199 foundations in Minnesota told the IRS on the latest Form 990-PF that giving is not restricted to organizations picked in advance, and each paid at least 5 grants totaling $100K or more that year. Together they paid $676.6M. The largest is Mcknight Foundation in Minneapolis, which paid $142.1M across 759 grants in 2024. The ten biggest account for 66% of the state total. 122 of the 199 file a submission deadline. The rest leave that line blank or point to a website. At the median foundation, 21% of the year's grant dollars went to organizations it had not funded before.
Analysis by Matthew Hanauer, PhD, Chief Technology Officer at Civly, from IRS Form 990-PF filings · All states
Foundations are ranked by dollars paid in each one's latest filed year. Click a column heading to sort. Deadlines are shown as filed.
| # | Foundation | City | Latest year | Grants paid | Grants | Median grant | First-time recipients | Deadline as filed | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mcknight Foundation | Minneapolis | 2024 | $142.1M | 759 | $100K | 28% | See Attached | $2.7B |
| 2 | Fred C and Katherine B Andersen Foundation | Bayport | 2025 | $72.5M | 290 | $75K | 7% | MARCH 30, JUNE 30, AND OCTOBER 30 | $1.7B |
| 3 | Otto Bremer Trust | Saint Paul | 2025 | $56.3M | 175 | $150K | 18% | SEE GRANT GUIDELINES AT WWW.OTTOBREMER.ORG | $1.4B |
| 4 | Bush Foundation | St Paul | 2024 | $53.1M | 143 | $150K | 44% | VARIES BY PROGRAM, PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE. | $1.5B |
| 5 | The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation | Minneapolis | 2024 | $45.0M | 1,214 | $5K | 30% | SEE GRANT APPLICATION GUIDELINES AT WWW.SCHULZEFAMILYFOUNDATION.ORG | $218.3M |
| 6 | Target Foundation | Minneapolis | 2024 | $23.1M | 125 | $100K | 22% | SEE OUR FOCUS AREAS AT WEB ADDRESS ABOVE | $73.9M |
| 7 | Medtronic Communities Foundation | Minneapolis | 2024 | $15.6M | 17 | $253K | 5% | DEADLINES VARY. MOST PROGRAMS ARE DUE BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 15 - JANUARY 31. | $13.4M |
| 8 | Sauer Family Foundation | Saint Paul | 2025 | $13.9M | 110 | $90K | 19% | CALL THE FOUNDATION OFFICE BEFORE APPLYING FOR FUNDING. | $48.7M |
| 9 | Bentson Foundation | Wayzata | 2025 | $13.5M | 37 | $50K | 36% | Not stated | $106.5M |
| 10 | Pohlad Family Foundation | Minneapolis | 2024 | $13.4M | 346 | $626 | 14% | LOI DUE: OCTOBER 11TH, 2024 FULL PROPOSALS DUE: NOVEMBER 21ST, 2024 | $76.4M |
| 11 | Cargill Foundation | Minneapolis | 2024 | $12.9M | 93 | $100K | 11% | SEE STATEMENT 12 | $307.3M |
| 12 | Rbc Foundation Usa | Minneapolis | 2023 | $12.2M | 8 | $431K | 0% | January 30 and June 30 | $112K |
| 13 | Hugh J Andersen Foundation | Bayport | 2025 | $11.2M | 266 | $30K | 16% | MARCH 15, JUNE 15, AUGUST 15, AND NOVEMBER 15 | $277.8M |
| 14 | Charles K Blandin Foundation | Grand Rapids | 2024 | $11.1M | 880 | $3K | 31% | NO DEADLINE | $506.3M |
| 15 | Xcel Energy Foundation | Minneapolis | 2024 | $7.7M | 1,809 | $523 | 6% | FUNDING OPENS IN THE SPRING. SEE DETAIL AT HTTPS://MY.XCELENERGY.COM/S/COMMUNITY/FOCUS-AREA-GRANTS. | $2.1M |
| 16 | F R Bigelow Foundation Trust 555 | Saint Paul | 2024 | $7.6M | 213 | $30K | 17% | WE HAVE TWO GRANT ROUNDS EACH YEAR. KEY APPLICATION DATES CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE. | $180.8M |
| 17 | Hardenbergh Foundation | Saint Paul | 2025 | $6.8M | 184 | $20K | 29% | OCTOBER 15TH | $69.2M |
| 18 | The Mortenson Family Foundation | Minneapolis | 2024 | $6.0M | 249 | $15K | 15% | SUBMISSION DEADLINES VARY | $141.8M |
| 19 | Chs Foundation | Inver Grove | 2025 | $5.7M | 91 | $14K | 22% | IF APPLICABLE, SUBMISSION DEADLINES ARE DISCLOSED IN THE APPLICATION | $65.7M |
| 20 | Jerome Foundation Inc | Saint Paul | 2025 | $5.5M | 157 | $28K | 37% | Guidelines and application deadlines vary by grant program and are available on the website above. | $128.9M |
| 21 | Prospect Creek Foundation | Wayzata | 2024 | $4.9M | 20 | $5K | 62% | Not stated | $25.0M |
| 22 | Hrk Foundation | St Paul | 2024 | $4.6M | 201 | $5K | 44% | MARCH 15 AND SEPTEMBER 15 | $15.1M |
| 23 | Dana Brown Charitable Trust | Saint Paul | 2024 | $4.5M | 113 | $22K | 72% | PLEASE CONTACT THE ABOVE | $42.4M |
| 24 | Piper Sandler Foundation | Minneapolis | 2025 | $4.5M | 59 | $4K | 2% | PIPER SANDLER COMMUNITY RELATIONS THE APPLICATION CYCLE IS JULY 17 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1 | $11.4M |
| 25 | The Jennings Family Foundation | Edina | 2024 | $4.5M | 42 | $50K | 9% | Not stated | $7.5M |
| 26 | Bcbsm Foundation Inc | Saint Paul | 2024 | $4.4M | 49 | $100K | 21% | Inquiries are accepted throughout the year and applicants are given a proposal due date at the time | $79.0M |
| 27 | Slaggie Family Foundation | Winona | 2024 | $3.6M | 86 | $5K | 6% | NO DUE DATE | $101.0M |
| 28 | Elmar Family Foundation | Eagan | 2025 | $3.5M | 22 | $13K | 2% | Not stated | $2.1M |
| 29 | Land O L Foundation | Saint Paul | 2025 | $3.4M | 1,036 | $1K | 27% | Not stated | $2.3M |
| 30 | Hiawatha Education Foundation | Winona | 2024 | $3.0M | 34 | $48K | 15% | QUARTERLY FOR MONTESSORI SCHOOL GRANTS BY 9/25, 12/25, 3/25, 6/25. | $61.2M |
| 31 | Lloyd K Johnson Foundation | Duluth | 2025 | $2.7M | 72 | $15K | 13% | JANUARY 15, APRIL 15, JULY 15, AND OCTOBER 15 OF EACH GRANT YEAR. | $31.3M |
| 32 | John & Denise Graves Foundation | Minneapolis | 2024 | $2.7M | 82 | $30K | 50% | NONE/OPEN APPLICATION PROCESS | $47.6M |
| 33 | Mardag Foundation | Saint Paul | 2024 | $2.7M | 116 | $25K | 45% | WE HAVE TWO GRANT ROUNDS EACH YEAR. KEY APPLICATION DATES CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE. | $65.2M |
| 34 | Andersen Corporate Foundation | Bayport | 2023 | $2.5M | 162 | $10K | 24% | MARCH 1-31 AND AUGUST 1-31 ANNUALLY | $54.6M |
| 35 | Beverly Foundation | Minneapolis | 2024 | $2.5M | 65 | $15K | 14% | Not stated | $14.6M |
| 36 | Mcknight Endowment Fund for Neuroscience | Minneapolis | 2024 | $2.5M | 34 | $75K | 54% | SEE SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION | $20K |
| 37 | Ciresi Walburn Foundation for Children | Minneapolis | 2024 | $2.4M | 31 | $50K | 18% | 7/7 TO 8/7: ANNUAL GRANT LOI SUBMISSION 9/8 TO 10/9: ANNUAL GRANT FULL PROPOSAL SUBMISSION | $40.7M |
| 38 | John W Mooty Foundation Tr | Edina | 2025 | $2.2M | 62 | $18K | 16% | Not stated | $5.9M |
| 39 | Glen a Taylor Foundation | North Mankato | 2024 | $2.1M | 35 | $5K | 59% | Not stated | $517K |
| 40 | The Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation | Saint Paul | 2025 | $2.0M | 136 | $10K | 13% | MOST FOUNDATION ACTIVITY TAKES PLACE PRIOR TO END OF CALENDAR YEAR | $48.1M |
| 41 | The Mike & Linda Fiterman Family Foundation | St Louis Park | 2025 | $1.7M | 120 | $5K | 6% | APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME | $37.1M |
| 42 | Sidney R Baer Jr Foundation | Saint Paul | 2024 | $1.7M | 41 | $25K | 55% | Not stated | $35.0M |
| 43 | The Mcneely Foundation | Saint Paul | 2024 | $1.6M | 115 | $2K | 39% | SUBMISSION DEADLINES ARE DECEMBER 1ST, MARCH 1ST, AND JUNE 1ST. | $31.4M |
| 44 | George W Neilson Foundation 18358 | Bemidji | 2025 | $1.6M | 34 | $26K | 64% | Not stated | $30.5M |
| 45 | Gottfried & Mary Fuchs Foundation | Saint Paul | 2025 | $1.6M | 139 | $5K | 11% | Not stated | $25.4M |
| 46 | Ordean Foundation | Duluth | 2024 | $1.5M | 50 | $20K | 14% | 15TH DAY OF THE MONTH PRECEDING A BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEETING | $42.6M |
| 47 | Eagle Foundation | Chaska | 2024 | $1.4M | 101 | $5K | 20% | Not stated | $26.1M |
| 48 | Patterson Dental Foundation | St Paul | 2024 | $1.4M | 117 | $3K | 14% | MOST APPLICATIONS THAT RECEIVE FUNDING REQUIRE 60 TO 140 DAYS CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL. | $31.5M |
| 49 | Herman T and Phenie R Pott Foundation | Saint Paul | 2025 | $1.4M | 85 | $10K | 21% | PLEASE VISIT WWW.POTTFOUNDATION.ORG FOR GRANT GUIDELINES | $27.0M |
| 50 | Bame Foundation | Golden Valley | 2024 | $1.4M | 125 | $2K | 16% | REQUESTS SUBMITTED MINIMUM 60 DAYS PRIOR TO EVENT | $1.8M |
| 51 | The Walser Foundation | Bloomington | 2024 | $1.4M | 188 | $5K | 24% | MAY 15TH & OCTOBER 15TH | $12.2M |
| 52 | Kelley Foundation Inc | Saint Paul | 2023 | $1.4M | 72 | $10K | 8% | OCTOBER 1 | $14.4M |
| 53 | Donaldson Foundation | Minneapolis | 2024 | $1.3M | 73 | $10K | 49% | Not stated | $9.2M |
| 54 | J a Wedum Foundation | Plymouth | 2024 | $1.3M | 102 | $5K | 19% | Not stated | $169.0M |
| 55 | Maggie Applauds Great Goals in Education Inc | Wayzata | 2024 | $1.3M | 15 | $10K | 3% | Not stated | $30.4M |
| 56 | Weyerhaeuser Family Foundation Inc | Saint Paul | 2024 | $1.3M | 50 | $25K | 2% | SEE WFAMILYFOUNDATION.ORG FOR DETAILS | $27.4M |
| 57 | Pentair Foundation | Golden Valley | 2024 | $1.2M | 302 | $58 | 75% | N A | $1.4M |
| 58 | Laurence H Dorcy Hawaiian Foundation | Saint Paul | 2024 | $1.2M | 37 | $25K | 35% | SEE ATTACHED | $17.0M |
| 59 | Jim & Yvonne Sexton Family Foundation | Loretto | 2024 | $1.1M | 6 | $150K | 27% | Not stated | $7.9M |
| 60 | Grotto Foundation Inc | Arden Hills | 2024 | $1.1M | 28 | $38K | 35% | JANUARY 15 FOR APRIL, MARCH 15 FOR JUNE, JULY 15 FOR OCTOBER, AND NOVEMBER 15 FOR FEBRUARY. | $32.3M |
| 61 | Sunrise Foundation for Education and the Arts | Minnetonka | 2024 | $1.1M | 18 | $33K | 29% | Not stated | $2.4M |
| 62 | Frandsen Family Foundation | North Branch | 2025 | $1.0M | 10 | $3K | 0% | Not stated | $2.1M |
| 63 | Adient Foundation Inc | Saint Paul | 2024 | $1.0M | 61 | $8K | 19% | Not stated | $24.5M |
| 64 | Paddock Foundation | Wayzata | 2024 | $949K | 21 | $45K | 18% | Not stated | $23.1M |
| 65 | Red Wing Shoe Company Foundation | Red Wing | 2025 | $926K | 5 | $2K | 0% | Not stated | $604K |
| 66 | Carter Family Foundation | Wayzata | 2024 | $923K | 27 | $2K | 53% | Not stated | $12.6M |
| 67 | Tozer Foundation Inc | Lake Elmo | 2024 | $905K | 330 | $3K | 27% | SEE DETAILS ON DEADLINES AT TOZERFOUNDATION.COM | $25.5M |
| 68 | Granite Foundation | Mendota Hts | 2025 | $887K | 117 | $2K | 31% | Not stated | $18.8M |
| 69 | Otter Tail Power Company Foundation | Fergus Falls | 2025 | $881K | 153 | $2K | 50% | Application deadlines are March 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1. | $11.3M |
| 70 | The Luther Family Foundation | St Louis Park | 2024 | $858K | 26 | $15K | 24% | Not stated | $10.3M |
| 71 | Mary Rankin Jordan and Ettie a Jordan Jordan Charitable Foundatio | Saint Paul | 2025 | $791K | 77 | $5K | 4% | Not stated | $19.0M |
| 72 | Lipscomb Family Foundation | Minneapolis | 2024 | $772K | 49 | $10K | 43% | The submission deadlines for 2024 were February 1st AND September 3rd | $14.1M |
| 73 | La Amundson Ohana Foundation | Sleepy Eye | 2024 | $764K | 67 | $5K | 44% | MARCH 1 | $16.6M |
| 74 | Marshall H and Nellie Alworth Memorial Fund | Duluth | 2024 | $760K | 285 | $2K | 39% | THE SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS JANUARY 15 OF EACH CALENDAR YEAR FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS. | $18.4M |
| 75 | Collin-mcdonald Trust Fund | Minneapolis | 2025 | $655K | 40 | $11K | 60% | NONE - EXCEPT AS REQUIRED IN SCHOLARSHIPS RULES | $19.6M |
| 76 | Henry W Bull Foundation | Saint Paul | 2025 | $652K | 77 | $5K | 50% | APRIL 1ST AND SEPTEMBER 1ST | $4.6M |
| 77 | E W Hallett Charitable Trust U a | Saint Paul | 2024 | $649K | 20 | $19K | 27% | SEPTEMBER 1 (PRIORITY) | $12.1M |
| 78 | Minnesota Power Foundation | Duluth | 2025 | $647K | 137 | $1K | 47% | GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AND REVIEWED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. | $961K |
| 79 | Stevens Square Foundation | Minneapolis | 2025 | $637K | 30 | $24K | 2% | APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED DURING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY. | $17.3M |
| 80 | First Community Health Foundation | Duluth | 2025 | $622K | 11 | $50K | 30% | APRIL 15, EACH YEAR | $6.9M |
| 81 | Nvent Foundation | Minneapolis | 2025 | $598K | 17 | $10K | 25% | No specific dates set. | $1.9M |
| 82 | 1988 Irrevocable Cochrane Memorial Trust | Saint Paul | 2025 | $590K | 13 | $40K | 5% | FEBRUARY 15 | $7.3M |
| 83 | The Bright Foundation | Minneapolis | 2025 | $584K | 5 | $21K | 4% | Not stated | $11.0M |
| 84 | William & Marian Ghidotti Foundation | Saint Paul | 2025 | $562K | 55 | $5K | 30% | FEBRUARY FOR NEW APPLICANTS: AUGUST FOR RENEWALS | $10.5M |
| 85 | Spell Family Foundation | Minneapolis | 2024 | $548K | 23 | $10K | 17% | Not stated | $10.9M |
| 86 | Robert & Helen Remick Charitable Foundation | Lakefield | 2025 | $539K | 22 | $9K | 8% | POSTED ON ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE - 4 GRANT CYCLES PER YEAR. | $9.7M |
| 87 | River Road Foundation | Saint Paul | 2025 | $520K | 23 | $10K | 0% | NOVEMBER 1ST | $6.9M |
| 88 | William Boss Foundation | Saint Paul | 2024 | $509K | 68 | $6K | 10% | PROPOSALS MAY BE SUBMITTED AT ANY TIME | $6.2M |
| 89 | Hallberg Family Foundation | Forest Lake | 2025 | $497K | 50 | $2K | 35% | Not stated | $2.3M |
| 90 | Trillium Family Foundation | Saint Paul | 2025 | $496K | 27 | $10K | 100% | SEE WEBSITE | $9.1M |
| 91 | Harry and Virginia Murray Foundation | Saint Paul | 2025 | $494K | 25 | $20K | 3% | Not stated | $8.5M |
| 92 | Catherine Marie Schmoker Family Foundation | Edina | 2025 | $492K | 36 | $10K | 13% | APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME. NOTICE OF APPROVAL, REJECTION, OR REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL INF | $6.9M |
| 93 | Greater Denfeld Foundation Incorporated | Duluth | 2024 | $492K | 150 | $3K | 33% | APPLICATIONS OPEN ANNUALLY FROM EARLY NOVEMBER THROUGH THE JANUARY 15TH DEADLINE. | $8.8M |
| 94 | Wayne C Stewart Foundation | Saint Paul | 2025 | $477K | 24 | $10K | 30% | CONTACT ABOVE | $6.8M |
| 95 | Lisa Stuart Schmoker Family Foundation | Edina | 2025 | $469K | 30 | $5K | 0% | APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME. NOTICE OF APPROVAL, REJECTION, OR REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL INF | $6.9M |
| 96 | Helen Gough Foundation Trust | Saint Paul | 2025 | $450K | 31 | $10K | 21% | JUNE 1ST | $6.0M |
| 97 | William C Schmoker Family Foundation | Eden Prairie | 2025 | $447K | 6 | $38K | 2% | APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME. NOTICE OF APPROVAL, REJECTION, OR REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL INF | $6.9M |
| 98 | Schmoker Family Foundation | Eden Prairie | 2025 | $440K | 19 | $17K | 7% | APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME. NOTICE OF APPROVAL, REJECTION, OR REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL INF | $4.2M |
| 99 | Herbert & Gertrude Latkin Charitable Foundation Tr 043091 | Saint Paul | 2025 | $430K | 66 | $6K | 12% | APRIL 1ST & OCTOBER 1ST | $6.2M |
| 100 | Gutenstein Legacy Foundation Inc | Minneapolis | 2024 | $427K | 35 | $4K | 36% | Not stated | $6.2M |
| 101 | The Hallet Charitable Trust | Saint Paul | 2024 | $423K | 14 | $21K | 0% | Not stated | $7.9M |
| 102 | Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union Foundation | St Paul | 2024 | $418K | 50 | $5K | 58% | APPLICANT MUST BE A PRIMARY MEMBER OF AFFINITY PLUS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION PRIOR TO JANUARY 31ST. | $1.0M |
| 103 | Walter C Rasmussen Foundation | Minneapolis | 2024 | $406K | 132 | $1K | 4% | SEPTEMBER 15 | $88K |
| 104 | Otter Tail Corporation Foundation | Fergus Falls | 2025 | $403K | 43 | $5K | 40% | N A | $17.6M |
| 105 | Emory T Clark Family Charitable | Saint Paul | 2025 | $399K | 28 | $10K | 40% | Not stated | $7.2M |
| 106 | Herbert I & Elsa B Michael Foundation | Saint Paul | 2024 | $390K | 78 | $4K | 3% | Not stated | $5.6M |
| 107 | Delacy Family Foundation | La Crescent | 2024 | $388K | 18 | $20K | 22% | 103124 | $18.8M |
| 108 | The Next Edison | Long Lake | 2024 | $382K | 8 | $12K | 6% | Not stated | $3.0M |
| 109 | Groves Foundation | Minneapolis | 2024 | $380K | 22 | $10K | 1% | Mid August each fiscal year | $8.8M |
| 110 | Connexus Energy Foundation | Ramsey | 2025 | $377K | 134 | $2K | 28% | NONE - ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS YEAR ROUND | $958K |
| 111 | Cremer Foundation Inc | Saint Paul | 2025 | $362K | 18 | $18K | 30% | Not stated | $1.2M |
| 112 | Fingerhut Family Foundation | Minneapolis | 2024 | $345K | 49 | $2K | 35% | Not stated | $1.3M |
| 113 | James R Thorpe Foundation | Minneapolis | 2024 | $342K | 32 | $10K | 100% | SHORT INTEREST FORMS ARE DUE JUNE 15, 2025. ALL OTHER STEPS ARE BY INVITATION. | $6.6M |
| 114 | Wallestad Foundation | Minneapolis | 2024 | $337K | 12 | $8K | 9% | Not stated | $7.6M |
| 115 | Hawkins Family Foundation | Minneapolis | 2025 | $334K | 41 | $2K | 30% | Not stated | $2.8M |
| 116 | Charles & Kathryn Cunningham Family Foundation | Saint Paul | 2025 | $327K | 25 | $5K | 42% | Not stated | $4.6M |
| 117 | George H Griffiths and Olive J Griffiths Charitable Fdn | Saint Paul | 2025 | $305K | 18 | $20K | 5% | OCTOBER 1ST | $4.4M |
| 118 | Carl and Aune Lind Family Foundation | Eden Prairie | 2024 | $302K | 29 | $5K | 42% | Not stated | $8.3M |
| 119 | William O Lund Jr and Natalie C Lund Charitable Foundation | Minneapolis | 2025 | $300K | 6 | $15K | 5% | Not stated | $6.6M |
| 120 | Allianz Foundation for North America | Minneapolis | 2025 | $300K | 8 | $48K | 35% | INFORMATION ONLINE AT: HTTPS://WWW.ALLIANZ.COM/EN/SUSTAINABILITY/FOUNDATION-NORTH-AMERICA.HTML | $50 |
| 121 | L S Sam Shoen Foundation | Saint Paul | 2025 | $296K | 5 | $60K | 8% | CONTACT MR. SAMUEL W SHOEN AT ABOVE ADDRESS | $4.5M |
| 122 | Collins Medical Trust | Minneapolis | 2024 | $296K | 8 | $39K | 22% | Not stated | $14.8M |
| 123 | Edina Realty Foundation | Edina | 2024 | $287K | 136 | $2K | 26% | Not stated | $351K |
| 124 | Athwin Foundation | Wayzata | 2025 | $284K | 47 | $5K | 1% | LETTERS OF INQUIRY ARE DUE MARCH 1ST AND OCTOBER 1ST. | $2.9M |
| 125 | Whiteside Scholarship Fund Trust Aka Marion W Meining Trust | Saint Paul | 2025 | $280K | 47 | $3K | 19% | FALL OF SENIOR YEAR IN HIGH SCHOOL | $4.5M |
| 126 | Elizabeth C Pool Charitable Tr 050011913500 | Saint Paul | 2024 | $280K | 17 | $19K | 37% | CONTACT JEAN EDWARDS | $998K |
| 127 | M B Foundation | Edina | 2025 | $280K | 6 | $30K | 18% | Not stated | $320K |
| 128 | Meditation Processs Trust | Edina | 2024 | $277K | 33 | $5K | 59% | STATEMENT 11 | $7.4M |
| 129 | Eminger Stewart Foundation | Saint Paul | 2025 | $272K | 22 | $10K | 28% | CONTACT US BANK | $4.6M |
| 130 | The Scott Richards North Star Charitable Foundation | Minneapolis | 2025 | $270K | 85 | $500 | 17% | Not stated | $2.2M |
| 131 | Howard L Whitmore Declaration of Tr 05171994 and Any Amendments | Rochester | 2025 | $270K | 9 | $18K | n/a | Not stated | n/a |
| 132 | Midcontinent Foundation | Minneapolis | 2024 | $267K | 258 | $1K | 67% | FOUNDATION BOARD MEETS SEMI-ANNUALLY | $81K |
| 133 | Verna O Canova Foundation | Marine St Crx | 2024 | $266K | 26 | $10K | 18% | BY THE END OF FEBRUARY | $4.4M |
| 134 | Rahr Foundation | Minneapolis | 2024 | $258K | 27 | $8K | 60% | MARCH 15 ANNUALLY. | $7.5M |
| 135 | William Edgar Charitable Foundation | Saint Paul | 2024 | $252K | 31 | $6K | 42% | AUGUST 15TH | $3.0M |
| 136 | Rukavina Family Foundation | Winona | 2025 | $251K | 18 | $12K | 54% | Not stated | $4.0M |
| 137 | Albany Mutual Telephone Foundation | Albany | 2025 | $250K | 10 | $20K | 16% | Not stated | $3.7M |
| 138 | Edward & Romell Ackley Fnd 040006998900 | Saint Paul | 2025 | $250K | 18 | $12K | 16% | CONTACT ABOVE | $4.0M |
| 139 | Prairiecare Fund | Brooklyn Park | 2024 | $241K | 23 | $8K | 89% | THERE IS NO DEADLINE. | $188K |
| 140 | Bf Charitable Foundation | Saint Paul | 2024 | $240K | 7 | $25K | 69% | Not stated | $1.5M |
| 141 | The Riverway Foundation | Edina | 2025 | $237K | 42 | $3K | 9% | Not stated | $3.3M |
| 142 | Mick and Sandy Lee Family Foundation | Wayzata | 2024 | $236K | 24 | $2K | 1% | APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME | $179K |
| 143 | Kinman-oldfield Family Foundation Trust 58060190 | Saint Paul | 2025 | $234K | 35 | $3K | 0% | Not stated | $5.7M |
| 144 | Juanita E Schmeeckle Charitable Tr | Fairmont | 2025 | $228K | 9 | $15K | 18% | Please refer to www.schmeecklefoundation.org for submission deadlines. | $14.2M |
| 145 | Simpson Family Foundation | Minneapolis | 2025 | $226K | 33 | $2K | 13% | DEADLINES ARE SUPPLIED WITH INVITATION | $759K |
| 146 | Shared Fund | Bloomington | 2025 | $218K | 47 | $2K | 24% | Not stated | $2.5M |
| 147 | Robert Sonsteng Foundation | Benson | 2024 | $216K | 16 | $10K | 33% | OPEN REQUEST POLICY | $7.4M |
| 148 | Baillon Family Foundation Inc | St Paul | 2025 | $215K | 14 | $10K | 12% | DECEMBER 31 | $235K |
| 149 | Bingham Family Charitable Tr | Saint Paul | 2025 | $204K | 8 | $25K | 17% | Not stated | $3.4M |
| 150 | A K Stephenson Foundation Charitable Tr 537147 | Saint Paul | 2025 | $194K | 36 | $2K | 10% | APRIL 1 | $2.2M |
| 151 | Impact Foundation | Cambridge | 2024 | $192K | 20 | $4K | 0% | Not stated | $1.3M |
| 152 | Lord Educational Fund | Saint Paul | 2024 | $188K | 23 | $6K | 14% | PLEASE CONTACT THE ABOVE | $3.9M |
| 153 | Schweinfurth Foundation | Saint Paul | 2025 | $185K | 15 | $5K | 11% | MAY 1ST | $3.6M |
| 154 | Leonette M & Fred T Lanners Foundation | Plymouth | 2025 | $185K | 25 | $5K | 16% | LETTERS OF INQUIRY AND PROPOSALS ARE ACCEPTED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, BUT PROPOSALS ARE EVALUATED FROM | $3.1M |
| 155 | West Scholorship Fnd | Saint Paul | 2025 | $182K | 43 | $2K | 6% | CONTACT ABOVE | $3.4M |
| 156 | Benton Telecomunnications Foundation | Rice | 2025 | $178K | 25 | $2K | 35% | Not stated | $6.4M |
| 157 | Hartz Foundation | Thief Rvr Fls | 2024 | $177K | 21 | $5K | 49% | Not stated | $2.4M |
| 158 | Richard J and Georgiann L Ames Family Foundation | Jordan | 2024 | $176K | 18 | $1K | 65% | NOTED ON WEBSITE. | $137K |
| 159 | Jerome and Marlyce Koskovich Foundation | Rochester | 2024 | $175K | 11 | $10K | 21% | Not stated | $1.7M |
| 160 | Pautsch Family Foundation | Woodbury | 2025 | $168K | 5 | $1K | 0% | Not stated | $7K |
| 161 | Sewell Family Foundation | Edina | 2024 | $164K | 25 | $3K | 32% | Not stated | $2.9M |
| 162 | Harry W Vicksman and Louis L Vicksman Charitable Trust | Saint Paul | 2025 | $162K | 21 | $5K | 14% | CONTACT ABOVE | $2.0M |
| 163 | Minnesota State Elks Association Charitable Tr | Worthington | 2024 | $161K | 11 | $7K | 6% | January | $14K |
| 164 | Ahmann Family Foundation | Excelsior | 2025 | $157K | 12 | $14K | 0% | Not stated | $2.6M |
| 165 | Team Foundation | Bagley | 2025 | $156K | 21 | $5K | 16% | Not stated | $365K |
| 166 | Be Here Inc | Duluth | 2025 | $152K | 11 | $5K | 41% | ANNUALLY | $2.5M |
| 167 | Ellis Foundation | Saint Paul | 2025 | $151K | 10 | $5K | 44% | Not stated | $1.8M |
| 168 | Gertrude R Shiely Char Tr | Bayport | 2025 | $150K | 9 | $10K | 57% | Not stated | $1.6M |
| 169 | Andy L and Leone Sheldon Charitable Tr | Saint Paul | 2025 | $150K | 7 | $25K | 20% | Not stated | $2.5M |
| 170 | Robert K Else Family Charitable Foundation | Mankato | 2024 | $145K | 5 | $25K | 14% | Not stated | $1.8M |
| 171 | Joseph C and Lillian a Duke Foundation | Minneapolis | 2024 | $145K | 18 | $9K | 29% | MAY 1ST | $1.3M |
| 172 | Harold R Swanton and Winifred R Swanton Foundation | Saint Paul | 2025 | $144K | 6 | $23K | 29% | NONE LIMITED TO MEDICAL FIELD (PULMONIC) | $1.8M |
| 173 | Infinite Campus Foundation | Blaine | 2025 | $140K | 6 | $10K | 7% | NOT APPLICABLE. | $71K |
| 174 | Fsc Foundation Inc | Minneapolis | 2025 | $138K | 20 | $4K | 25% | SEPTEMBER 1ST AND CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT ITS ANNUAL MEETING IN NOVEMBER. | $11K |
| 175 | Haddorff Family Foundation | Eden Prairie | 2024 | $137K | 7 | $20K | 46% | Not stated | $2.9M |
| 176 | Wings Credit Union Foundation | Apple Valley | 2024 | $136K | 51 | $2K | 55% | Not stated | $4.4M |
| 177 | Donald F Reiner Educational Trust | Springfield | 2025 | $135K | 42 | $3K | 41% | Submission deadline is printed on the application form. | $2.2M |
| 178 | John Sluck and Anita Sluck Foundation | Minneapolis | 2024 | $134K | 38 | $3K | 37% | NOT YET ESTABLISHED | $2.0M |
| 179 | Russell T Lund Charitable Trust | Saint Paul | 2025 | $132K | 44 | $2K | 30% | APPLICATIONS MAY BE SUBMITTED AT ANY TIME | $1.7M |
| 180 | Moscoe Family Foundation | Minnetonka | 2025 | $131K | 13 | $4K | 26% | Not stated | $1.5M |
| 181 | Arlin Falck Foundation | Caledonia | 2024 | $130K | 22 | $4K | 39% | OCTOBER 1 | $3.2M |
| 182 | Poterucha Family Foundation | Rochester | 2025 | $128K | 17 | $5K | 6% | Not stated | $2.4M |
| 183 | John and Mary Jane Lee Charitable Foundation | Saint Paul | 2024 | $126K | 14 | $8K | 16% | CONTACT THE ABOVE | $1.1M |
| 184 | Fastbreak Foundation | Minneapolis | 2024 | $125K | 5 | $25K | 0% | Not stated | $486K |
| 185 | Elizabeth Callender King Foundation | Winona | 2025 | $124K | 18 | $5K | 29% | Not stated | $2.6M |
| 186 | James M Cox Foundation | Saint Paul | 2025 | $121K | 18 | $5K | 4% | APRIL 1ST | $2.1M |
| 187 | Quigg Fund Inc | Faribault | 2024 | $121K | 17 | $3K | 45% | DECEMBER 1 OF EACH CALENDAR YEAR | $2.1M |
| 188 | Hollywood Canteen Foundation P-9036 | Saint Paul | 2025 | $114K | 26 | $4K | 37% | OCTOBER 1ST | $1.8M |
| 189 | Taco Johns Foundation | St Louis Park | 2024 | $110K | 32 | $2K | 14% | Not stated | $60K |
| 190 | John E Desmond and Janet C Desmond Foundation | Edina | 2025 | $109K | 12 | $7K | 7% | Not stated | $1.4M |
| 191 | Rolfs Educational Foundation Ltd | Saint Paul | 2025 | $109K | 8 | $7K | 4% | JANUARY | $1.3M |
| 192 | The Stenson Family Foundation | Rochester | 2025 | $108K | 17 | $5K | 48% | Not stated | $792K |
| 193 | Lindsay Family Foundation | Saint Paul | 2025 | $108K | 6 | $5K | 0% | NO SUBMISSION DEADLINE | $37K |
| 194 | Edward M Ozias Charitable Trust 14536 | Saint Paul | 2025 | $105K | 23 | $841 | 1% | APPLICATIONS MAY BE SUBMITTED AT ANY TIME | $1.7M |
| 195 | Helen N Poston Charitable Trust | Saint Paul | 2025 | $104K | 9 | $10K | 0% | Not stated | $2.1M |
| 196 | Minnco Credit Union Foundation Inc | North Branch | 2025 | $104K | 21 | $1K | 23% | Not stated | $33K |
| 197 | H E & H R Warren Foundation | Saint Paul | 2025 | $102K | 20 | $5K | 10% | THERE ARE NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES. | $2.9M |
| 198 | Quetico Superior Foundation | Minneapolis | 2024 | $101K | 7 | $10K | 10% | Not stated | $2.4M |
| 199 | Wild Rice Electric Trust | Mahnomen | 2024 | $100K | 51 | $2K | n/a | THE ORGANIZATION PAYS GRANTS IN MAY AND DECEMBER. REQUESTS MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO THESE DATES. | $105K |
26 of them, led by the largest by dollars paid, have their own page with the application terms as filed, every recipient, and the trustees. The rest are listed here in full. Where a cell says n/a the filing does not carry that figure: a first-time recipient share needs more than one year of grants on record, and the asset figure comes from the IRS business master file, which does not cover every foundation.
Each figure comes from each foundation's latest filed year, 2022 or later. A foundation is listed when its Form 990-PF says giving is not restricted to preselected organizations and it paid at least 5 grants totaling $100K or more that year. Grants and application terms come from each foundation's latest IRS 990-PF e-file return. The newest tax year is partial until the IRS finishes releasing it. Grants are de-duplicated on funder, year, recipient and amount, so identical repeat grants count once and totals can run low. Full method.
Source: IRS Form 990-PF e-file releases (public domain). Analysis: Civly.
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