A look at the promise by George Floyd’s family to 38th and Chicago area in the years since grants awarded

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May 23, 2025

By Eric Chaloux, KSTP

George Floyd’s family were among those present when a statue dedicated to Floyd was unveiled in his hometown of Houston (HC Precinct1, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons)

The family of George Floyd made a promise to the community around 38th and Chicago in Minneapolis to give back $500,000 through a fund started in his name.

5 EYEWITNESS NEWS reviewed online federal filings that show at least 16 entities, from small businesses to restaurants and nonprofits, received grants in 2023.

The 2023 IRS Form 990s, listed on the website Guidestar, showed that The Ward 8 Community Benevolence Fund awarded more than $449,000 in grants.

In the time since those filings, the fund told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS they have awarded all the funding promised by the Floyd family.

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A closer look at the groups that received grant funding ranges from small businesses and restaurants around 38th and Chicago, to nonprofits including the Pillsbury House Theatre, Chicago Avenue Fine Arts Center and a Boys and Girls Club for a program that focused on mental health counseling in the area.

Near the corner of 38th and Chicago, you’ll find the Listen to Us Studio.

The art studio space is filled with captivating photographs from the days, weeks, and months after George Floyd’s murder in the streets of Minneapolis.

“When you see your images on a computer, it’s one thing, when you see it full blown like it is now… is breathtaking,” said KingDemetrius Pendleton, who runs the gallery.

The original article includes a statement from the foundation. You can also learn about other ways the family is pushing for change.

Our breaking news section covers the anniversary of Floyd’s death.

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