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

Community development organizations — 215 funders, median grant $32,500
Performing arts organizations — 214 funders, median grant $10,000
Arts and culture organizations — 211 funders, median grant $15,000
Museums and historical organizations — 190 funders, median grant $10,000
K-12 schools — 186 funders, median grant $9,750
Youth development programs — 186 funders, median grant $10,550
International relief and development organizations — 175 funders, median grant $13,750
Affordable housing organizations — 141 funders, median grant $20,300
Animal shelters and rescues — 92 funders, median grant $5,000
Youth sports leagues — 60 funders, median grant $3,000

Funders active across several causes

The Minneapolis Foundation — among the top funders for 4 of these 10 causes: community development organizations; youth development programs; international relief and development organizations; animal shelters and rescues.
The Saint Paul Foundation — among the top funders for 4 of these 10 causes: museums and historical organizations; K-12 schools; youth development programs; international relief and development organizations.
Southwest Minnesota Arts Council — among the top funders for 3 of these 10 causes: performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations; museums and historical organizations.
The McKnight Foundation — among the top funders for 2 of these 10 causes: community development organizations; arts and culture organizations.
Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 10 causes: performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
Xcel Energy Foundation — among the top funders for 2 of these 10 causes: youth development programs; youth sports leagues.
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.
Arts Midwest Incorporated — among the top funders for 2 of these 10 causes: performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
Youthprise — 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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