Funders / Minnesota

Foundations that fund K-12 schools in Minnesota

186 foundations have made 5,916 grants to K-12 schools in Minnesota, with a median grant of $9,750. At least 72 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

186

Funders

5,916

Grants

$9,750

Median grant

408

Organizations in category

  1. Friends of Education — 38 grants to 10 organizations, median $10,375, largest $46,056. That is 100% of its Minnesota giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  2. The Wildflower Foundation — 12 grants to 5 organizations, median $20,418, largest $185,550. That is 92% of its Minnesota giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  3. Great MN Schools — 30 grants to 11 organizations, median $83,875, largest $462,000. That is 35% of its Minnesota giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  4. Children's Defense Fund — 9 grants to 3 organizations, median $135,294, largest $155,391. That is 43% of its Minnesota giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  5. Innovative Quality Schools — 4 grants to 4 organizations, median $9,271, largest $13,174. That is 50% of its Minnesota giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  6. Ecmc Foundation — 17 grants to 7 organizations, median $15,000, largest $125,000. That is 10% of its Minnesota giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  7. Hiawatha Education Foundation — 8 grants to 4 organizations, median $14,250, largest $54,600. That is 13% of its Minnesota giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications, usually due Sep 25.

  8. Ciresi Walburn Foundation — 8 grants to 5 organizations, median $62,500, largest $125,000. That is 10% of its Minnesota giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications, usually due Oct 9.

  9. Think Small — 35 grants to 14 organizations, median $17,870, largest $138,185. That is 3% of its Minnesota giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  10. The Saint Paul Foundation — 75 grants to 34 organizations, median $30,000, largest $1,250,103. That is 2% of its Minnesota giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

The 10 funders most focused on K-12 schools in Minnesota, out of 186 on record.

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