Funders / Minnesota

Foundations that fund youth sports leagues in Minnesota

60 foundations have made 745 grants to youth sports leagues in Minnesota, with a median grant of $3,000. At least 29 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

60

Funders

745

Grants

$3,000

Median grant

1784

Organizations in category

  1. Minnesota Wild Foundation — 11 grants to 5 organizations, median $7,500, largest $15,000. That is 27% of its Minnesota giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  2. USA Swimming Foundation Inc — 5 grants to 5 organizations, median $7,925, largest $1,521,000. That is 22% of its Minnesota giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  3. Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation — 8 grants to 7 organizations, median $13,750, largest $100,000. That is 12% of its Minnesota giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.

  4. USTA Northern — 6 grants to 3 organizations, median $11,025, largest $21,103. That is 19% of its Minnesota giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  5. The Graco Foundation — 31 grants to 18 organizations, median $1,000, largest $2,500. That is 4% of its Minnesota giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications any time.

  6. Sanford Group Return — 13 grants to 4 organizations, median $50,000, largest $179,131. That is 9% of its Minnesota giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  7. Minnesota Twins Community Fund — 8 grants to 7 organizations, median $10,000, largest $50,000. That is 6% of its Minnesota giving. Last grant here 2022; still granting as of 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  8. Xcel Energy Foundation — 30 grants to 22 organizations, median $790, largest $11,000. That is 3% of its Minnesota giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.

  9. The Allstate Foundation — 4 grants to 3 organizations, median $1,000, largest $50,000. That is 6% of its Minnesota giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications any time.

  10. Youthprise — 5 grants to 3 organizations, median $15,000, largest $27,565. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

The 10 funders most focused on youth sports leagues in Minnesota, out of 60 on record.

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