Grants for nonprofits in Minnesota

5,587 private foundations reported grants to organizations in Minnesota on IRS 990-PF returns for tax year 2023 or later; 1,238 of them are based there.

Give in MN5,587

Based in MN1,238

Describe how to apply1,452

Typical grant$5,000

Grant records37,483

Funders that describe how to apply

They filed application instructions on their latest return. Confirm current guidelines before applying.

Xcel Energy Foundation

Minneapolis, MN · EIN 41-2007734 · latest return: tax year 2024

Historical Funder

Grants paid $7.7M Organizations funded 1,820 Typical grant $510 Describes how to apply

EducationHuman ServicesSTEMHealth
Marshall H and Nellie Alworth Memorial Fund

Duluth, MN · EIN 41-0797340 · latest return: tax year 2024

Historical Funder

Grants paid $1.5M Organizations funded 566 Typical grant $2,500 Describes how to apply

Education
The McKnight Foundation

Minneapolis, MN · EIN 41-0754835 · latest return: tax year 2024

Historical Funder

Grants paid $145.9M Organizations funded 790 Typical grant $100,000 Describes how to apply

Arts & CultureEnvironmentEducationCommunity Development
The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation

Minneapolis, MN · EIN 46-5588406 · latest return: tax year 2024

Historical Funder

Grants paid $47.9M Organizations funded 1,428 Typical grant $5,000 Describes how to apply

Human ServicesEducationHealthChildren & Youth
Charles K Blandin Foundation

Grand Rapids, MN · EIN 41-6038619 · latest return: tax year 2024

Historical Funder

Grants paid $15.8M Organizations funded 273 Typical grant $30,000 Describes how to apply

Arts & CultureHuman ServicesCommunity DevelopmentEducation
Pohlad Family Foundation

Minneapolis, MN · EIN 41-1768558 · latest return: tax year 2024

Historical Funder

Grants paid $14M Organizations funded 372 Typical grant $625 Describes how to apply

HousingHuman ServicesEducationHealth
The Mortenson Family Foundation

Minneapolis, MN · EIN 41-1958621 · latest return: tax year 2024

Historical Funder

Grants paid $6.2M Organizations funded 262 Typical grant $15,000 Describes how to apply

EducationHuman ServicesChildren & YouthArts & Culture
F R Bigelow Foundation Trust 555

St Paul, MN · EIN 51-0232651 · latest return: tax year 2024

Historical Funder

Grants paid $7.9M Organizations funded 218 Typical grant $30,000 Describes how to apply

Human ServicesChildren & YouthArts & CultureEducation

Most active funders

Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA · EIN 46-2626883 · latest return: tax year 2023

Invitation Only

Grants paid $72.9M Organizations funded 363,675 Typical grant $57 Preselected recipients only

EducationHuman ServicesArts & CultureFaith-Based
Xcel Energy Foundation

Minneapolis, MN · EIN 41-2007734 · latest return: tax year 2024

Historical Funder

Grants paid $7.7M Organizations funded 1,820 Typical grant $510 Describes how to apply

EducationHuman ServicesSTEMHealth
Marshall H and Nellie Alworth Memorial Fund

Duluth, MN · EIN 41-0797340 · latest return: tax year 2024

Historical Funder

Grants paid $1.5M Organizations funded 566 Typical grant $2,500 Describes how to apply

Education
The McKnight Foundation

Minneapolis, MN · EIN 41-0754835 · latest return: tax year 2024

Historical Funder

Grants paid $145.9M Organizations funded 790 Typical grant $100,000 Describes how to apply

Arts & CultureEnvironmentEducationCommunity Development
The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation

Minneapolis, MN · EIN 46-5588406 · latest return: tax year 2024

Historical Funder

Grants paid $47.9M Organizations funded 1,428 Typical grant $5,000 Describes how to apply

Human ServicesEducationHealthChildren & Youth
Charles K Blandin Foundation

Grand Rapids, MN · EIN 41-6038619 · latest return: tax year 2024

Historical Funder

Grants paid $15.8M Organizations funded 273 Typical grant $30,000 Describes how to apply

Arts & CultureHuman ServicesCommunity DevelopmentEducation
Kopp Family Foundation

Minnetonka, MN · EIN 36-3485918 · latest return: tax year 2025

Invitation Only

Grants paid $3.1M Organizations funded 263 Typical grant $2,500 Preselected recipients only

EducationHuman ServicesHousingEnvironment
Pohlad Family Foundation

Minneapolis, MN · EIN 41-1768558 · latest return: tax year 2024

Historical Funder

Grants paid $14M Organizations funded 372 Typical grant $625 Describes how to apply

HousingHuman ServicesEducationHealth
Edward Jones Foundation

St Louis, MO · EIN 92-1435643 · latest return: tax year 2024

Invitation Only

Grants paid $20.3M Organizations funded 6,618 Typical grant $300 Preselected recipients only

Human ServicesHealthEducationAnimal Welfare
The Mortenson Family Foundation

Minneapolis, MN · EIN 41-1958621 · latest return: tax year 2024

Historical Funder

Grants paid $6.2M Organizations funded 262 Typical grant $15,000 Describes how to apply

EducationHuman ServicesChildren & YouthArts & Culture
F R Bigelow Foundation Trust 555

St Paul, MN · EIN 51-0232651 · latest return: tax year 2024

Historical Funder

Grants paid $7.9M Organizations funded 218 Typical grant $30,000 Describes how to apply

Human ServicesChildren & YouthArts & CultureEducation
Fred C and Katherine B Andersen Foundation

Bayport, MN · EIN 41-6020920 · latest return: tax year 2025

Historical Funder

Grants paid $72.5M Organizations funded 290 Typical grant $75,000 Describes how to apply

Human ServicesArts & CultureHealthChildren & Youth
Hugh J Andersen Foundation

Bayport, MN · EIN 41-6020914 · latest return: tax year 2025

Historical Funder

Grants paid $11.3M Organizations funded 268 Typical grant $30,000 Describes how to apply

Human ServicesArts & CultureEducationFood Assistance
Hardenbergh Foundation

St Paul, MN · EIN 41-6011826 · latest return: tax year 2025

Historical Funder

Grants paid $6.8M Organizations funded 185 Typical grant $20,000 Describes how to apply

Human ServicesArts & CultureEducationChildren & Youth
Land O'lakes Foundation

St Paul, MN · EIN 41-1864977 · latest return: tax year 2025

Historical Funder

Grants paid $3.4M Organizations funded 1,035 Typical grant $1,250 Describes how to apply

Food AssistanceHuman ServicesEducationChildren & Youth
Hrk Foundation

St Paul, MN · EIN 41-6020911 · latest return: tax year 2024

Historical Funder

Grants paid $4.7M Organizations funded 212 Typical grant $5,000 Describes how to apply

Arts & CultureHuman ServicesEducationHealth
Greater Denfeld Foundation Incorporated

Duluth, MN · EIN 23-7182610 · latest return: tax year 2024

Historical Funder

Grants paid $492K Organizations funded 150 Typical grant $3,000 Describes how to apply

Education
The Walser Foundation

Bloomington, MN · EIN 20-4968499 · latest return: tax year 2024

Historical Funder

Grants paid $1.4M Organizations funded 189 Typical grant $5,000 Describes how to apply

EducationChildren & YouthHuman ServicesCommunity Development
Baird Foundation Inc

Milwaukee, WI · EIN 39-6107937 · latest return: tax year 2025

Invitation Only

Grants paid $7M Organizations funded 3,862 Typical grant $500 Preselected recipients only

Human ServicesHealthEducationFaith-Based
Minnesota Power Foundation

Duluth, MN · EIN 56-2560595 · latest return: tax year 2025

Historical Funder

Grants paid $655K Organizations funded 143 Typical grant $1,000 Describes how to apply

EducationHuman ServicesFood AssistanceArts & Culture
Connexus Energy Foundation

Ramsey, MN · EIN 84-3918068 · latest return: tax year 2025

Historical Funder

Grants paid $377K Organizations funded 134 Typical grant $2,000 Describes how to apply

Human ServicesEducationYouth SportsChildren & Youth
Walter C Rasmussen - Northeast Bank Foundation

Minneapolis, MN · EIN 41-6373302 · latest return: tax year 2024

Historical Funder

Grants paid $408K Organizations funded 133 Typical grant $1,000 Describes how to apply

Community DevelopmentHousingHuman ServicesEducation
Pentair Foundation

Golden Valley, MN · EIN 41-1890149 · latest return: tax year 2024

Historical Funder

Grants paid $1.2M Organizations funded 346 Typical grant $100 Describes how to apply

HealthEducationAnimal WelfareHuman Services
Nicholson Family Foundation

St Paul, MN · EIN 41-1572346 · latest return: tax year 2024

Invitation Only

Grants paid $902K Organizations funded 156 Typical grant $2,500 Preselected recipients only

EducationArts & CultureHuman ServicesEnvironment
The Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation

St Paul, MN · EIN 41-6022291 · latest return: tax year 2025

Historical Funder

Grants paid $2.2M Organizations funded 148 Typical grant $10,000 Describes how to apply

Arts & CultureEducationHuman ServicesChildren & Youth

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What foundations fund in Minnesota

Education109,935
Human Services62,264
Arts & Culture52,251
Health41,443
Faith-Based34,050
Children & Youth30,724
Animal Welfare29,163
Community Development20,825

How to use this list

A foundation appears here because its own tax return shows grants to organizations in Minnesota. Start with funders whose typical grant is close to what you need and whose past recipients look like your organization. Open a profile to see the actual grants and any application instructions.

Many private foundations give only to organizations they already know. Those are marked Invitation Only. A Historical Funder made grants in the past, which does not mean it 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.