Funders

Foundations that fund nonprofits in Minnesota

Foundation funding in Minnesota across 10 causes, drawn from IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings. Each cause page ranks the funders most focused on it, with grant counts, typical grant sizes and whether they accept unsolicited applications.

Funding by cause

Performing arts organizations — 225 funders, median grant $10,000
Community development organizations — 224 funders, median grant $30,000
Arts and culture organizations — 217 funders, median grant $15,000
K-12 schools — 198 funders, median grant $10,000
Youth development programs — 196 funders, median grant $11,352
Museums and historical organizations — 196 funders, median grant $10,000
International relief and development organizations — 183 funders, median grant $15,000
Affordable housing organizations — 146 funders, median grant $23,667
Animal shelters and rescues — 96 funders, median grant $5,000
Youth sports leagues — 67 funders, median grant $5,000

Funders active across several causes

Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 10 causes: performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
Southwest Minnesota Arts Council — among the top funders for 2 of these 10 causes: arts and culture organizations; museums and historical organizations.
Family Housing Fund — among the top funders for 2 of these 10 causes: community development organizations; affordable housing organizations.
Minnesota Humanities Center — among the top funders for 2 of these 10 causes: arts and culture organizations; museums and historical organizations.
Minnesota Wild Foundation — among the top funders for 2 of these 10 causes: youth development programs; youth sports leagues.
American Legion Post 491 Hesley Jensen — among the top funders for 2 of these 10 causes: youth development programs; youth sports leagues.
North Branch Area Hockey Association Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 10 causes: youth development programs; youth sports leagues.

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

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