Funders / Minnesota

Foundations that fund museums and historical organizations in Minnesota

196 foundations have made 3,393 grants to museums and historical organizations in Minnesota, with a median grant of $10,000. At least 87 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

196

Funders

3,393

Grants

$10,000

Median grant

512

Organizations in category

  1. Minnesota Historical Society — 152 grants to 84 organizations, median $16,106, largest $297,703. That is 22% of its Minnesota giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  2. The Arts Partnership of the Red Rive — 5 grants to 2 organizations, median $5,925, largest $10,000. That is 50% of its Minnesota giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  3. Minnesota Humanities Center — 19 grants to 13 organizations, median $43,477, largest $273,843. That is 22% of its Minnesota giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  4. Winona Foundation The — 9 grants to 3 organizations, median $7,000, largest $13,000. That is 21% of its Minnesota giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

  5. Driscoll Foundation — 20 grants to 6 organizations, median $10,000, largest $100,000. That is 13% of its Minnesota giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  6. Sieff Family Foundation — 5 grants to 2 organizations, median $1,200, largest $3,000. That is 16% of its Minnesota giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

  7. Southwest Minnesota Arts Council — 17 grants to 7 organizations, median $14,655, largest $45,710. That is 10% of its Minnesota giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  8. nVent Foundation — 4 grants to 3 organizations, median $14,500, largest $15,000. That is 17% of its Minnesota giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

  9. Dellwood Foundation Inc — 12 grants to 4 organizations, median $6,000, largest $31,000. That is 9% of its Minnesota giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  10. International Paper Company Foundation — 3 grants to 2 organizations, median $8,000, largest $10,000. That is 16% of its Minnesota giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

The 10 funders most focused on museums and historical organizations in Minnesota, out of 196 on record.

See which funders fit your organization

Look up your nonprofit to see funders matched to your cause, location and budget.

Grant counts and medians cover IRS filings through tax year 2024. Filing lag means recent grants may not yet appear.

WhatIF Machine

Financial intelligence for nonprofits

© 2026 WhatIF Machine. All rights reserved.