Foundations that fund nonprofits in Minneapolis, MN

2,228 private foundations reported 9,648 grants to organizations in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on IRS 990-PF returns for tax year 2022 or later, $766.5M in all. 202 of them are based in Minneapolis.

Foundations2,228

Based in Minneapolis202

Grants on record9,648

Their typical grant$5,500

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Foundations based in Minneapolis

10 of the 202 local foundations that reported grants to Minneapolis organizations: profiles in our foundation directory first, then by the number of such grants on their latest return.

The McKnight Foundation

Minneapolis, MN · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $145.9M in 2024

Grants in Minneapolis 204 Total there $50.4M Typical grant $100,000 Describes how to apply
- Minneapolis Foundation - for the GroundBreak Coalition special purpose fund$10,000,000
- Minneapolis Foundation - for the GroundBreak Coalition special purpose fund$5,000,000
- The McKnight Endowment Fund for Neuroscience - for award programs supporting research in neuroscience$2,000,000
The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation

Minneapolis, MN · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $47.9M in 2024

Grants in Minneapolis 144 Total there $13.4M Typical grant $5,000 Describes how to apply
- Catholic Schools Center of Excellence - Education$1,873,000
- Catholic Schools Center of Excellence - Education$1,050,000
- University of Minnesota Foundation - 2 - Education$1,000,000
Xcel Energy Foundation

Minneapolis, MN · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $7.7M in 2024

Grants in Minneapolis 117 Total there $1.3M Typical grant $510 Describes how to apply
- Greater Twin Cities United Way - Uw grant$619,552
- University of Minnesota Foundation - Environmental sustainability, match a previous donation (higher ed) grant, match credit card donation (higher…$32,076
- Metropolitan Economic Development Association - Community vitality$30,000
Pohlad Family Foundation

Minneapolis, MN · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $14M in 2024

Grants in Minneapolis 91 Total there $7.9M Typical grant $625 Describes how to apply
- Minneapolis Foundation - For first-time homeownership support$1,500,000
- Family Housing Fund - For research and collaborative efforts on housing stability and affordability$250,000
- Inquilinxs Unidxs Por Justicia - Affordable housing acquisition and development$250,000
Wem Foundation

Minneapolis, MN · latest return: tax year 2023

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Grants in Minneapolis 51 Total there $152.2M Typical grant $550,000 Preselected recipients only
- Minneapolis Institute of Art - General$25,050,000
- Abbott Northwestern Hospital Foundation - General$10,000,000
- Minneapolis Parks Foundation - General$10,000,000
Cargill Foundation

Minneapolis, MN · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $13M in 2024

Grants in Minneapolis 51 Total there $7.9M Typical grant $100,000 Describes how to apply
- Achieve Twin Cities - Career and college readiness minneapolis (mps) and saint paul public schools (spps)$708,333
- Youthprise - Youthprise cooperative housing & community center (ychcc)$500,000
- Serveminnesota - Equitably expanding 4-8 math corps with participatory community research$300,606
Target Foundation

Minneapolis, MN · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $23.1M in 2024

Grants in Minneapolis 49 Total there $5.3M Typical grant $100,000 Describes how to apply
- Build Wealth Mn Inc - Economic opportunity - hometown$200,000
- Hope Community Inc - Economic opportunity - hometown$200,000
- Juxtaposition Inc - Economic opportunity - hometown$200,000
Wells Fargo Foundation

Minneapolis, MN · latest return: tax year 2025

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Grants in Minneapolis 22 Total there $4.5M Typical grant $35,000 Preselected recipients only
- African American Leadership Forum - Support for Northside Forward$2,000,000
- Summit Academy OIC - Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs$500,000
- Northside Economic Opportunity Network - NEON Collective Kitchen 2025$400,000
GHR Foundation

Minneapolis, MN · latest return: tax year 2024

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Grants in Minneapolis 22 Total there $2.9M Typical grant $100,000 Preselected recipients only
- The Minneapolis Foundation - GroundBreak Coalition Fund$1,500,000
- The Minneapolis Foundation - GHR Foundation Fund$331,883
- All Square - General Operations; Expansion Pilot$250,000
Lynne & Andrew Redleaf Foundation

Minneapolis, MN · latest return: tax year 2024

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Grants in Minneapolis 9 Total there $7.6M Typical grant $100,000 Preselected recipients only
- University of Minnesota Foundation - Building funds, endowed directorship funds, mental health and addiction services$3,006,500
- Hennepin Healthcare Foundation - To create the redleaf center for healing$2,000,000
- Allina Health Foundation - Mental health and addiction services$1,000,000

Other foundations giving most in Minneapolis

Based elsewhere, by the number of grants to Minneapolis organizations on their latest return; profiles in our foundation directory first. Each shows its largest grants there.

Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA · latest return: tax year 2023

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Grants in Minneapolis 1,556 Total there $184K Typical grant $57 Preselected recipients only
- Be the Match Foundation - General support$6,365
- Animal Humane Society - General support$5,799
- Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Upper Midwest - General support$3,710
Hugh J Andersen Foundation

Bayport, MN · latest return: tax year 2025

Gave $11.3M in 2025

Grants in Minneapolis 44 Total there $2.2M Typical grant $30,000 Describes how to apply
- Women's Foundation of Minnesota - Comp. campaign- women thriving$250,000
- Open Arms of Minnesota - Capital improvements$150,000
- Guthrie Theater Foundation - Guthrie theater illuminate campaign$125,000
Fred C and Katherine B Andersen Foundation

Bayport, MN · latest return: tax year 2025

Gave $72.5M in 2025

Grants in Minneapolis 41 Total there $7.4M Typical grant $75,000 Describes how to apply
- Allina Health Foundation - Program or project$1,000,000
- The Minneapolis Foundation - Program or project$1,000,000
- Tubman - General operating$1,000,000
Pentair Foundation

Golden Valley, MN · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $1.2M in 2024

Grants in Minneapolis 37 Total there $55K Typical grant $100 Describes how to apply
- V3 Sports Inc - Cash Contribution$50,000
- Tubman - Matching Gift$2,000
- North Country Food Alliance - Matching Gift$600
The Bush Foundation

St. Paul, MN · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $53.7M in 2024

Grants in Minneapolis 34 Total there $13.7M Typical grant $150,000 Describes how to apply
- Owamniyomni Okhodayapi - To develop a new model of land reclamation with multi-tribal nation control$2,625,000
- Build Wealth Mn Inc - Support for work related to a program-related investment intended to scale an innovative mortgage lending…$1,375,000
- Minneapolis Foundation - To test a special-purpose credit program that is backed by a loan guarantee to increase access to capital for…$1,350,000
The Sauer Family Foundation

St. Paul, MN · latest return: tax year 2025

Gave $13.9M in 2025

Grants in Minneapolis 33 Total there $4M Typical grant $89,000 Describes how to apply
- Serveminnesota - Building educational success$440,000
- University of Mn Foundation - Building strong family relationships$372,732
- Keeping Families Connected Mn - Building strong family relationships$366,500
Jpmorgan Chase Foundation

New York, NY · latest return: tax year 2025

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Grants in Minneapolis 33 Total there $1.2M Typical grant $600 Preselected recipients only
- Build Wealth Mn Inc - In support of financial health$860,000
- First Children's Finance - In support of underserved small business expansion$331,031
- Childrens Cancer Research Fund - Matching contribution (general operating support)$4,478
Otto Bremer Trust

St. Paul, MN · latest return: tax year 2025

Gave $57.2M in 2025

Grants in Minneapolis 30 Total there $12.8M Typical grant $150,000 Describes how to apply
- Greater Twin Cities United Way - Community responsive fund$4,200,000
- University of Minnesota Foundation - Community-University health care center capital project$1,300,000
- Allina Health Foundation - Healthcare capital$1,250,000
Edward Jones Foundation

St. Louis, MO · latest return: tax year 2024

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Grants in Minneapolis 27 Total there $9,010 Typical grant $300 Preselected recipients only
- Childrens Cancer Research Fund - Diseases, disorders, medical disciplines$1,326
- Minneapolis Womens Rotary - Community improvement, capacity building$1,200
- Field-Regina-Northrop Neighborhood Group Inc - Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$900
Margaret a Cargill Foundation

Eden Prairie, MN · latest return: tax year 2024

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Grants in Minneapolis 26 Total there $11.4M Typical grant $250,000 Preselected recipients only
- The Minneapolis Foundation - Support for the margaret A. cargill foundation fund at the minneapolis foundation$3,662,000
- The Regents of the University of Minnesota - Support for its partners for wildlife program$2,065,000
- Leadingage Minnesota Foundation - Connected communities for healthy aging$1,800,000
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Princeton, NJ · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $622.6M in 2024

Grants in Minneapolis 23 Total there $13.4M Typical grant $46,950 Describes how to apply
- Borealis Philanthropy - Supporting the black-led movement fund and disability inclusion fund in catalyzing investments in the racial…$4,500,000
- University of Minnesota Sponsored Projects Administration - Providing technical assistance and direction for the rwjf interdisciplinary research leaders program,…$3,029,918
- Borealis Philanthropy - Developing a vision for economic justice for black disabled youth and families through community-led research$1,163,050
Centerpoint Energy Foundation Inc

Houston, TX · latest return: tax year 2025

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Grants in Minneapolis 23 Total there $575K Typical grant $15,000 Preselected recipients only
- Serveminnesota - General donation$100,000
- Hope Community Inc - General donation$60,000
- Urban Ventures Leadership Foundation - General donation$50,000
The Pfizer Foundation Inc

New York, NY · latest return: tax year 2024

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Grants in Minneapolis 23 Total there $12K Typical grant $200 Preselected recipients only
- University of Minnesota Foundation - Matching gifts$2,470
- Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery - Volunteer program$1,850
- Tc Food Justice - Volunteer program$1,750
Chubb Charitable Foundation

Philadelphia, PA · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $5.8M in 2024

Grants in Minneapolis 21 Total there $14K Typical grant $200 Describes how to apply
- University of Minnesota Foundation - Matching Gifts$6,000
- Hillel the Foundation for Jewish Ca - Matching Gifts$3,600
- Hillel the Foundation for Jewish Ca - Matching Gifts$500
Kahr Foundation-Ima

Minnetrista, MN · latest return: tax year 2024

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Grants in Minneapolis 17 Total there $4.9M Typical grant $50,000 Preselected recipients only
- Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge - General support$1,232,264
- Pulse - General support$1,005,404
- Hope Academy - General support$951,726
The Ford Foundation

New York, NY · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $844.7M in 2024

Grants in Minneapolis 16 Total there $4.7M Typical grant $104,795 Describes how to apply
- Borealis Philanthropy - Tie-Off core support for the racial equity in philanthropy fund to ensure funders are provided with the…$960,000
- Borealis Philanthropy - Core support to the racial equity in journalism fund, a donor collaborative to assist and strengthen people…$625,000
- Borealis Philanthropy - Core support for the fund for trans generations to support a future where transgender, gender non-conforming,…$541,665
Northwest Area Foundation

St. Paul, MN · latest return: tax year 2024

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Grants in Minneapolis 16 Total there $2.6M Typical grant $100,000 Preselected recipients only
- Headwaters Foundation for Justice - Grantmaking for indigenous, black and ecosystem-building support$500,000
- Working Partnerships Incorporated - Workers confluence fund flexible program support$450,000
- North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems - General operating support$250,000
Texas Instruments Foundation

Dallas, TX · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $22.6M in 2024

Grants in Minneapolis 16 Total there $26K Typical grant $500 Describes how to apply
- University of Minnesota Foundation - Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."$10,500
- Be the Match Foundation - Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."$6,854
- National Ataxia Foundation Inc - Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."$1,800
The Joyce Foundation

Chicago, IL · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $52.2M in 2024

Grants in Minneapolis 15 Total there $2M Typical grant $80,000 Describes how to apply
- Ed Allies - Education & economic mobility$300,000
- Policy Innovators in Education Network Inc - Education & economic mobility$287,000
- Great Plains Institute for Sustainable Development - Environment$275,000
The Kresge Foundation

Troy, MI · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $170M in 2024

Grants in Minneapolis 14 Total there $1.9M Typical grant $140,000 Describes how to apply
- Women's Foundation of Minnesota - Project support grant to build economic justice and community power.$275,000
- Center for Earth Energy and Democracy - Project support to build the capacity of the environmental justice movement to advance equitable climate…$200,000
- Jeremiah Program - Project support grant to provide year-round, holistic programming for single mothers and their young children…$200,000

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Minneapolis organizations several of these foundations fund

Organizations in Minneapolis that received grants from two or more of the foundations above, on the same returns.

Organization	Funders	Grants total
University of Minnesota Foundation	21	$14,430,223
Project for Pride in Living Inc	11	$5,475,844
Special Olympics Minnesota Inc	11	$64,493
Greater Twin Cities United Way	10	$5,528,251
Minneapolis Foundation	9	$26,369,533
Summit Academy Oic	9	$5,035,814
Northside Achievement Zone	8	$6,865,788
Urban Ventures Leadership Foundation	8	$5,052,780
Northside Economic Opportunity Network	8	$4,660,032
Propel Nonprofits	8	$1,843,016

How to use this list

A foundation is listed because its own latest tax return itemizes grants to organizations with a Minneapolis, MN address. Local foundations often give mostly close to home and are usually the most realistic first prospects for a small nonprofit; large national foundations listed here may fund only a few institutions in the city. Their typical grant is the middle of the funders' own typical grants across everything they fund. Open a profile for all of a funder's grants and any application instructions.

Of these 2,228 foundations, 610 describe how to apply on their latest return; many others give only to organizations they already know. A badge such as Gave $1.2M in 2024 repeats what the latest return reports; it does not mean the foundation is accepting proposals now.

Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.