Funders / Minnesota

Foundations that fund museums and historical organizations in Minnesota

190 foundations have made 3,516 grants to museums and historical organizations in Minnesota, with a median grant of $10,000. At least 85 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

190

Funders

3,516

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. 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.

  3. 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 applications, usually due Feb 22.

  4. 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.

  5. HB Fuller Company Foundation — 14 grants to 6 organizations, median $8,750, largest $25,000. That is 8% of its Minnesota giving. Last grant here 2022. Accepts applications, usually due Mar 31.

  6. 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 applications; deadlines on its website.

  7. William Boss Foundation — 12 grants to 6 organizations, median $5,500, largest $10,000. That is 7% of its Minnesota giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications any time.

  8. The Saint Paul Foundation — 75 grants to 28 organizations, median $30,811, largest $1,382,362. That is 2% of its Minnesota giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  9. The Dorsey & Whitney Foundation — 8 grants to 3 organizations, median $8,880, largest $20,000. That is 8% of its Minnesota giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  10. Prospect Creek Foundation — 5 grants to 3 organizations, median $2,000, largest $5,000. That is 10% 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 190 on record.

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