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Who funds community improvement and capacity building in Minnesota: 213 foundations, $32.3 million in grants

213 private foundations paid 507 grants totaling $32,277,017 to community improvement and capacity building nonprofits in Minnesota, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is The McKnight Foundation, with $6,467,500 in 33 grants.

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Cause
Community improvement and capacity building
Recipients in
Minnesota
Foundations
213
Grants
507
Total granted
$32,277,017

Foundations that funded community improvement and capacity building in Minnesota

Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.

FoundationBased inGrantsTotalLargest grantLargest grant toPurposeSource
The McKnight FoundationMinneapolis, MN33$6,467,500$600,000Great Plains Institute for Sustainable Developmentto engage and support interested and affected parties toward equitably implementing the 100% clean energy legislation and reducing emissions from the building, energy, and transportation sectorsapps.irs.gov
Otto Bremer TrustSt Paul, MN4$3,750,000$3,150,000Initiative FoundationCommunity responsive fundapps.irs.gov
The Bush FoundationSt Paul, MN8$3,024,665$982,665Metropolitan Consortium of Community DevelopersTo develop and test a driver-owned rideshare cooperative that promotes better working conditions for drivers, and exists as an alternative to mainstream rideshare optionsapps.irs.gov
The William & Flora Hewlett FoundationMenlo Park, CA4$1,515,000$725,000Great Plains Institute for Sustainable DevelopmentFor the carbon management programapps.irs.gov
Target FoundationMinneapolis, MN12$1,375,000$250,000Build From Within AllianceEconomic opportunity - nationalapps.irs.gov
Dogwood Health TrustAsheville, NC1$1,000,000$1,000,000Community Reinvestment Fund IncGeneral operating support for small business disaster recovery lending.apps.irs.gov
Sequoia Climate FoundationIrvine, CA1$750,000$750,000Great Plains Institute for Sustainable Development IncTo provide education and technical assistance with respect to emissions reductionsapps.irs.gov
Wells Fargo FoundationMinneapolis, MN4$665,000$400,000Northside Economic Opportunity NetworkNEON Collective Kitchen 2025apps.irs.gov
Mastercard Impact FundPurchase, NY1$650,000$650,000Community Reinvestment Fund IncSmall businessapps.irs.gov
Builders Vision FoundationChicago, IL1$600,000$600,000Minneapolis St Paul Regional Economic Development Partnershipto support its work on sustainable protein supply chains in the Midwestapps.irs.gov
C K Blandin FoundationGrand Rapids, MN7$593,000$200,000Upper Midwest Film OfficeProject support for organizational capacity building and workforce development in rural minnesotaapps.irs.gov
Northwest Area FoundationSt Paul, MN5$575,000$250,000Northside Economic Opportunity NetworkNorthside economic opportunity network general operationsapps.irs.gov
The Sauer Family FoundationSt Paul, MN2$487,000$440,000ServeminnesotaBuilding educational successapps.irs.gov
Schultz Family FoundationSeattle, WA1$445,000$445,000ServeminnesotaFurther charitable goalsapps.irs.gov
Democracy Fund IncWashington, DC2$425,000$250,000Institute for Local Self Reliance IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Joyce FoundationChicago, IL2$425,000$275,000Great Plains Institute for Sustainable DevelopmentEnvironmentapps.irs.gov
Pohlad Family FoundationMinneapolis, MN7$397,807$150,000Beacon Interfaith Housing CollaborativeFor collaborative efforts on housing stabilityapps.irs.gov
Cargill FoundationMinneapolis, MN2$385,606$300,606ServeminnesotaEquitably expanding 4-8 math corps with participatory community researchapps.irs.gov
Kahr Foundation-ImaMinnetrista, MN1$366,996$366,996Southwest Initiative FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Mark and Cindy Fritz Family FoundationDetroit Lakes, MN1$358,300$358,300Project 412Rent, Expenses, Summer Music, Public Art Statues, general operationsapps.irs.gov
John S and James L Knight FoundationMiami, FL1$340,000$340,000Reconnect RondoTo support the next phase of work to reconnect st. pauls rondo neighborhood and support economic vitality.apps.irs.gov
Hardenbergh FoundationSt Paul, MN4$320,000$200,000Beacon Interfaith Housing CollaborativeAragon housing developmentapps.irs.gov
Freedom Together FoundationNew York, NY1$250,000$250,000Institute for Local Self Reliance IncAthena coalitionapps.irs.gov
John D and Catherine T Macarthur FoundationChicago, IL1$250,000$250,000Great Plains Institute for Sustainable DevelopmentIn support of general operationsapps.irs.gov
The Ford FoundationNew York, NY1$250,000$250,000Tending the Soil MNGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Meinders FoundationOklahoma City, OK1$250,000$250,000Woodstock Community OutreachOperational supportapps.irs.gov
The Nathan Cummings Foundation IncNew York, NY1$250,000$250,000Institute for Local Self-Reliance IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Visa FoundationSan Francisco, CA1$250,000$250,000Community Reinvestment Fund IncTo support the program From Outputs to Outcomes: Deploying CRF Insights to Measure the Impact of the California Rebuilding Fundapps.irs.gov
Wellspring Philanthropic Fund IncNew York, NY1$250,000$250,000Institute for Local Self-Reliance IncGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
FR Bigelow FoundationSt Paul, MN8$230,000$30,000Beacon Interfaith Housing CollaborativeDeeply affordable supportive housing program for east metro residents at kimball court & american houseapps.irs.gov
Ewing Marion Kauffman FoundationKansas City, MO1$225,000$225,000Build From Within AllianceSupport to build capacity for program enhancement, and communication and marketing related to entrepreneurship. 202409-16254apps.irs.gov
Granite Partners Foundation of Minnesota IncWilmington, DE9$211,500$120,000Initiative FoundationInitiators programapps.irs.gov
Truist Foundation IncOrlando, FL1$205,000$205,000Build From Within AllianceStrengthening smallapps.irs.gov
The Bill and Margaret Marvin FoundationWarroad, MN1$200,000$200,000Warroad Community DevelopmentCommunity improvementapps.irs.gov
The Goldman Sachs FoundationNew York, NY1$200,000$200,000Community Reinvestment FundGrant to implement one million black women in new york.apps.irs.gov
Mortenson Family FoundationMinneapolis, MN8$190,000$50,000Northside Residents Redevelopment CouncilCapacity buildingapps.irs.gov
The Cynthia & George Mitchell FoundationThe Woodlands, TX2$175,000$150,000Great Plains Institute for Sustainable Development IncTo Develop a Texas Carbon Management Roadmapapps.irs.gov
The Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation of MinnesotaMinneapolis, MN3$175,000$150,000Fortis CapitalCapacity building support for lending capital and operationsapps.irs.gov
The Richard M Schulze Family FoundationMinneapolis, MN6$170,000$50,000360 CommunitiesHuman servicesapps.irs.gov
Centerpoint Energy Foundation IncHouston, TX6$162,908$100,000ServeminnesotaGeneral donationapps.irs.gov
The Heising-Simons FoundationLos Altos, CA1$150,000$150,000Great Plains Institute for Sustainable Development IncTo advance power sector transformationapps.irs.gov
The Schmidt Family FoundationPalo Alto, CA1$140,000$140,000Sharing Our RootsWorking towards a resilient and equitable food systemapps.irs.gov
BCBSM Foundation IncSt Paul, MN1$125,000$125,000Northfield Healthy Community InitiativeGrowing Up Healthy in Rice County Minnesotaapps.irs.gov
Hormel Foods Corporation Charitable TrustAustin, MN1$116,600$116,600Austin Aspires IncCommunity supportapps.irs.gov
Michael and Alice Kuhn FoundationAustin, TX1$112,000$112,000Neighborhood HouseGeneral support of the organizationapps.irs.gov
Vincent C and Pamela A Immordino Charitable FoundationHenderson, NV2$110,000$100,000Eden Prairie Lions Clubs Foundation IncGeneral Fundapps.irs.gov
Amy and Chip Pearson Family FoundationSaint Paul, MN2$109,000$100,000Neighborhood HouseCommunityapps.irs.gov
Driscoll FoundationSt Paul, MN2$105,000$100,000Neighborhood HouseThe hope in action capital campaignapps.irs.gov
Mary T and James J Hill Library FoundationSt Paul, MN1$100,000$100,000Connectup InstituteGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI1$100,000$100,000Strong TownsTo support general operationsapps.irs.gov
The Kresge FoundationTroy, MI2$95,000$75,000Nonprofit Financial CommonsGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Opus FoundationMinneapolis, MN3$92,500$75,000Lake Street CouncilLake Street Small Business Supportapps.irs.gov
Rooted PhilanthropicSaint Paul, MN2$84,000$49,000Payne Phalen Community CouncilGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Grotto Foundation IncArden Hills, MN2$80,000$50,000Big Ideas IncOperational supportapps.irs.gov
Lloyd K Johnson FoundationDuluth, MN1$70,000$70,000Cook County Higher EducationTuition scholarships for cook countyapps.irs.gov
Fred C and Katherine B Andersen FoundationBayport, MN2$66,000$45,000Neighborhood Development Alliance IncGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Andersen Corporate FoundationBayport, MN5$55,000$25,000Neighborhood HouseNeighborhood house comprehensive campaign: hope in actionapps.irs.gov
Roaring Brook Family FoundationLenox, MA1$50,000$50,000Institute for Local Self-RelianceLocally-scaled businessapps.irs.gov
The Summit Charitable Foundation IncWashington, DC1$50,000$50,000Institute for Local Self-Reliance IncEnergy democracy initiativeapps.irs.gov
Xcel Energy FoundationMinneapolis, MN11$47,558$15,000Women VentureCommunity vitalityapps.irs.gov
John and Denise Graves FoundationMinneapolis, MN3$47,500$35,000Beacon Interfaith Housing CollaborativeHousingapps.irs.gov
Shavlik Family Charitable TrustWhite Bear Lake, MN2$47,500$30,000Sharing Our RootsTechnology grantapps.irs.gov
Trustone FoundationPlymouth, MN2$47,000$27,000Spare KeyGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Walter C Rasmussen - Northeast Bank FoundationMinneapolis, MN3$46,500$45,000The Beta GroupGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Hugh J Andersen FoundationBayport, MN2$46,000$36,000Neighborhood HouseGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Bevcomm FoundationBlue Earth, MN1$45,432$45,432Southern Minnesota Initiative FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Mardag FoundationSt Paul, MN2$45,000$25,000South Sudanese FoundationSouth sudanese foundation youth developmentapps.irs.gov
I A O'Shaughnessy FoundationBloomington, MN2$38,000$26,000The Humanity AllianceGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Wilson FoundationSaint Paul, MN1$36,000$36,000Initiative FoundationJoint/workforce grantapps.irs.gov
The Walser FoundationBloomington, MN4$35,500$15,000Banyan FoundationGrant - k-8 after school and summer programapps.irs.gov
Still Ain't Satisfied - A Foundation With Attitude (sas)Minneapolis, MN2$35,000$20,000Sharing Our RootsGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
The Ralph Manwarren Charitable TrustLakefield, MN1$35,000$35,000Southwest Initiative FoundationGeneral Opersationsapps.irs.gov
The Susan I Marvin Charitable TrustDallas, TX1$35,000$35,000Northwest Minnesota Community ImpactUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
The Hubbard Broadcasting FoundationSt Paul, MN1$33,333$33,333Northside Economic Opportunity NetworkNeon's collective kitchens- pmt 1 of 3apps.irs.gov
Frey FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$30,000$30,000Beacon Interfaith Housing CollaborativeGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Julie & Doug Baker Jr FoundationMilwaukee, WI1$30,000$30,000Banyan FoundationGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Norman and Ann Hoffman Family FoundationWaconia, MN1$30,000$30,000Beacon Interfaith Housing CollaborativeProgram supportapps.irs.gov
Api Group FoundationNew Brighton, MN1$25,000$25,000Northside Economic Opportunity NetworkGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Clif Family FoundationSaint Helena, CA1$25,000$25,000Sharing Our RootsTransform Food Systemsapps.irs.gov
George Family FoundationMinneapolis, MN2$25,000$20,000Neighborhood HouseLatino leadership programapps.irs.gov
John and Leslea Caswell Family FoundationApple Valley, MN1$25,000$25,000360 CommunitiesGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Pajor Family FoundationHenderson, NV2$25,000$20,000Spare KeyContributionapps.irs.gov
The Michelson 20MM Foundation IncLos Angeles, CA1$25,000$25,000Institute for Local Self Reliance IncEducation Access & Affordabilityapps.irs.gov
Travelers FoundationSt Paul, MN1$25,000$25,000Neighborhood HouseProgram support for Food program at Neighborhood Houseapps.irs.gov
Air Products FoundationAllentown, PA1$20,000$20,000Great Plains Institute for Sustainable Development2025 program support for carbon capture coalitionapps.irs.gov
Danbury FoundationPrior Lake, MN1$20,000$20,000Spare KeyGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Donald W & Margaret M Anderson FoundationMaple Plain, MN1$20,000$20,000Beacon Interfaith Housing CollaborativeTo support the organization's missionapps.irs.gov
Marbrook FoundationMinneapolis, MN2$20,000$10,000Lake Street CouncilGeneral operations of the organizationapps.irs.gov
March Family FoundationEdina, MN1$20,000$20,000M & L FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Samaritan FoundationHaviland, OH1$20,000$20,000The Humanity AllianceCharityapps.irs.gov
Schumann Robert F Fdn-MainSaint Louis, MO1$20,000$20,000Institute for Local Self-Reliance IncGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Ja Wedum FoundationPlymouth, MN3$18,125$10,000Greater St Cloud Development CorporationGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
The Nordson Corporation FoundationWestlake, OH1$17,000$17,000Southern Anoka Community Assistance IncSupporting people experiencing food insecurity in anoka county and ne minneapolisapps.irs.gov
Connexus Energy FoundationRamsey, MN3$16,000$10,000Initiative FoundationDonationapps.irs.gov
Astrup Family FoundationPennington, NJ3$15,000$5,000Austin Aspires IncUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
Cla FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$15,000$15,000Collider FoundationGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Ferber Family FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$15,000$15,000Neighborhood HouseMarch food drive; hope in action campaignapps.irs.gov
Harold F Griffiths FoundationPlymouth, MN1$15,000$15,000DinomightsProgram supportapps.irs.gov
Juanita E Schmeeckle Charitable TrustFairmont, MN1$15,000$15,000Project 1590Lead for MN Americorps Fellowapps.irs.gov
National Mah Jongg League Foundation IncHarrison, NY1$15,000$15,000DinomightsGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Robert & Helen Remick CH FoundationLakefield, MN1$15,000$15,000Southwest Initiative FoundationGrants and programsapps.irs.gov
Rogers Family FoundationParadise Valley, AZ1$15,000$15,000Masinga FoundationCharitable activitiesapps.irs.gov
The Alice & Fred Wall Family FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$15,000$15,000Beacon Interfaith Housing CollaborativeGeneralapps.irs.gov
The Dauwalter Family FoundationChanhassen, MN1$15,000$15,000The Humanity AllianceTo support the mission of the organizationapps.irs.gov
Warsh-Mott LegacyPetaluma, CA1$15,000$15,000Twin Cities Innovation AllianceGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Welsh Family Foundation IncPlymouth, MN1$15,000$15,000Beacon Interfaith Housing CollaborativeSupport for operationsapps.irs.gov
William Boss FoundationSt Paul, MN1$15,000$15,000Neighborhood HouseGeneral operating fundapps.irs.gov
James and Nancy Holmgren FoundationJupiter, FL2$14,000$12,000Duluth Area Chamber FoundationGeneral useapps.irs.gov
Chase Family FoundationBurnsville, MN1$10,220$10,220360 CommunitiesGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Bydale FoundationPennington, NJ1$10,000$10,000Institute for Local Self-RelianceGeneral operating expensesapps.irs.gov
E W Hallett Charitable Trust UaEagan, MN1$10,000$10,000Crow Wing County Victim ServicesDirect services programapps.irs.gov
Frels Family FoundationNorth Oaks, MN1$10,000$10,000Neighborhood HouseOperating supportapps.irs.gov
Raymond B Pinson Family FoundationDelray Beach, FL1$10,000$10,000Magnifi IncTrain christian entrepreneursapps.irs.gov
Steen Family FoundationHopkins, MN1$10,000$10,000Beacon Interfaith Housing CollaborativeGeneral Operationsapps.irs.gov
The Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union FoundationSt Paul, MN1$10,000$10,000Neighborhood HouseTo ensure families have access to safe and affordable housing.apps.irs.gov
The Lockridge Grindal Nauen FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$10,000$10,000Neighborhood HouseContribution to support programming by Neighborhood House consistent with the purpose of the Lockridge Grindal Nauen Foundation.apps.irs.gov
The Lulu FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$10,000$10,000Save Our SonsGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Land O'Lakes FoundationSt Paul, MN3$9,250$5,000Southwest Initiative FoundationMember co-op matchesapps.irs.gov
Rick and Helga Bauerly FoundationWilmington, DE4$8,500$2,500Initiative FoundationGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Oakfish FoundationPrior Lake, MN1$8,330$8,330The Banyan FoundationHigher ground scholarshipapps.irs.gov
The Olseth FoundationMinnetonka, MN1$8,000$8,000Greater Mankato GrowthCeo mentor program ($5,000)/growth pledge ($3,000)apps.irs.gov
Fischer Peter & Suzanne FDN AgencyLa Crosse, WI1$7,782$7,782360 CommunitiesFood shelfapps.irs.gov
Carl and Aune Lind Family FoundationEden Prairie, MN1$7,500$7,500Project 412Generalapps.irs.gov
Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors Foundation IncMinneapolis, MN1$7,500$7,500Beacon Interfaith Housing CollaborativeGeneral Operationsapps.irs.gov
Prime Together FoundationEagan, MN1$6,560$6,560Neighborhood HouseTo help fight inequalities, injustice and intolerance in all its formsapps.irs.gov
Krahmer Family FoundationFairmont, MN1$6,000$6,000Southern Minnesota Initiative FoundationSupport tim penny small town fundsapps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA107$5,489$484360 CommunitiesGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Elizabeth Callender King FoundationWinona, MN1$5,140$5,140Project FineDonationapps.irs.gov
Prairie Rose Minnesota Community FundLuverne, MN1$5,100$5,100Jasper Community FoundationSupportapps.irs.gov
Anderson FoundationEden Prairie, MN1$5,000$5,000Women VentureGeneral donationapps.irs.gov
Bakken Galbraith Foundation MaMinneapolis, MN1$5,000$5,000Bricks To Bread InternationalGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Birch Island FoundationAtlanta, GA1$5,000$5,000Strong TownsGeneralapps.irs.gov
Flynn Family FoundationChicago, IL1$5,000$5,000Masinga FoundationAll charitable contributions were made for the unrestricted use of the recipientsapps.irs.gov
HB Fuller Company FoundationSt Paul, MN1$5,000$5,000ServeminnesotaMath corpsapps.irs.gov
Hej Field Foundation IncStockholm, WI1$5,000$5,000Neighborhood HouseCharitableapps.irs.gov
Mike & Linda Fiterman Family FoundationSt Louis Park, MN1$5,000$5,000Cars Against CrimePublic supportapps.irs.gov
Oak Grove Foundation MaWayzata, MN2$5,000$3,000Women VentureGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Popular Foundation IncNew York, NY1$5,000$5,000Humanity AllianceThe Soup Starter program expands the healthy, good-for-you choices available to weekend meal recipients. Now in addition to our weekend meals, will provide a healthy choice to other food shelf programapps.irs.gov
Robson Liza & James FDN Agency XXXXXX3092La Crosse, WI1$5,000$5,000360 CommunitiesFood shelf and communityapps.irs.gov
Sewell Family FoundationEdina, MN1$5,000$5,000Creative Enterprise ZoneCommunity serviceapps.irs.gov
The Azek Cares FoundationChicago, IL1$5,000$5,000360 CommunitiesGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
The Gostomski FoundationOakbrook Terrace, IL1$5,000$5,000Shingle Creek Victory CouncilGeneralapps.irs.gov
The Papa John's Foundation IncWilmington, DE1$5,000$5,000DinomightsExpansion of St. Paul Youth Mentorship siteapps.irs.gov
The Thom Family Foundation IncWilmington, DE1$5,000$5,000Southern Minnesota Initiative FoundationProsperity Initiative fundapps.irs.gov
Wallestad FoundationEdina, MN1$5,000$5,000Eden Prairie Lions Clubs Foundation IncGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Winona Foundation theSeattle, WA1$5,000$5,000Project FineGeneral useapps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationSt Louis, MO8$4,725$1,200Minneapolis Womens RotaryCommunity improvement, capacity buildingapps.irs.gov
Jonathan Bruce Bredin Foundation 033942-000Wilmington, DE1$4,000$4,000Lake Street CouncilGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Tankenoff Families FoundationMinneapolis, MN2$3,800$3,000Edina Chamber of Commerce FoundationCharitableapps.irs.gov
Persaud Family Foundation IncBoca Raton, FL1$3,500$3,500Institute for Local Self-RelianceGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Carr Family FoundationMarshall, MN2$3,500$2,500Southwest Initiative FoundationGeneral endowmentapps.irs.gov
Ab Carval FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$3,250$3,250Powderhorn Park Neighborhood AssociationGeneral Operating Supportapps.irs.gov
Dellwood Foundation IncWayzata, MN1$3,000$3,000Big Ideas IncAnnual fund campaignapps.irs.gov
McVay FoundationMinnetonka, MN1$3,000$3,000Women VentureGeneral operationapps.irs.gov
Riverway FoundationEdina, MN1$3,000$3,000Neighborhood HouseGeneral fundingapps.irs.gov
Scott Richards North Star Charitable Foundation Dba Scott Richards North StarMinneapolis, MN1$3,000$3,000AccolaGeneralapps.irs.gov
Ufp Industries FoundationGrand Rapids, MI1$3,000$3,000360 CommunitiesOutreachapps.irs.gov
W Second Growth FoundationSt Paul, MN1$3,000$3,000Neighborhood HouseGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Wings Financial FoundationApple Valley, MN2$2,700$2,500360 CommunitiesGolf tournament gold sponsorapps.irs.gov
The May Family FoundationMcCoy, CO1$2,641$2,641Strong TownsGeneral charitable purposesapps.irs.gov
Dr Calvin K Fercho Family FoundationFargo, ND1$2,500$2,500Project 412General supportapps.irs.gov
Morgan Family FoundationYellow Springs, OH2$2,500$2,000District 742 Local Education & Activities Foundation(matching) for the speech and debate teamsapps.irs.gov
Surdna Foundation IncNew York, NY1$2,500$2,500Mni Sota FundGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Sweitzer FoundationEagan, MN1$2,500$2,500Neighborhood HouseGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Taiber FoundationWilmington, DE1$2,500$2,500Strong TownsGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Rose Family FoundationBayport, NY1$2,500$2,500Neighborhood HouseTo support the organization activities to people in needapps.irs.gov
The William D and Joyce E Sexton Family FoundationSpicer, MN1$2,500$2,500Southwest Initiative FoundationCharitable activitiesapps.irs.gov
Blue Ridge Charitable TrustMoorestown, NJ1$2,000$2,000Strong TownsSupport community improvementapps.irs.gov
CH Robinson Worldwide FoundationSioux Falls, SD1$2,000$2,000Banyan FoundationGeneral operating fundapps.irs.gov
Frank J Zaher Charitable TrustLakefield, MN1$2,000$2,000Southwest Initiative FoundationVarious charitable organizationsapps.irs.gov
Frenzel Family Charitable FoundatioPhiladelphia, PA1$2,000$2,000Strong TownsGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
J Lindell Charitable TrustEagan, MN1$2,000$2,000360 CommunitiesGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Steve and Diane Parrish FoundationWilmington, DE1$2,000$2,000South Uptown Neighborhood AssociationGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Thaler Family FoundationMinnetrista, MN1$2,000$2,000Island Park Village Hall Preservation SocietyGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Barry FoundationFargo, ND2$2,000$1,000Greater Fergus Falls CorpPaY: Marketing Materials to Promote Entrepreneursapps.irs.gov
Whaley FoundationMendota Heights, MN1$2,000$2,000Neighborhood HousePublic charity - general purposesapps.irs.gov
Russell T Lund Charitable TrustEagan, MN1$1,500$1,500The Loring Greenway AssociationGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
The Kenneth K Kinsey Family FoundationIowa City, IA1$1,500$1,500Neighborhood HouseGeneral operating fundapps.irs.gov
Wild Rice Electric TrustMahnomen, MN1$1,500$1,500Tri-Valley Opportunity CouncilReach out for warmth programapps.irs.gov
The Klick FoundationGlenwood, MN2$1,400$1,000Glenwood Lakes Area Welcome CenterGeneralapps.irs.gov
Spiller L'chaim FundMinneapolis, MN2$1,250$1,000Community Reinvestment FundGeneral operating grantapps.irs.gov
Shell USA Company FoundationHouston, TX1$1,100$1,100Strong Towns1100apps.irs.gov
The McNeely FoundationSt Paul, MN2$1,075$1,000Metropolitan Consortium of Community DevelopersGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY1$1,050$1,050Strong TownsMatching contribution (general operating support)apps.irs.gov
Bame FoundationGolden Valley, MN1$1,000$1,000DinomightsIgnitor fund match for charitable operationsapps.irs.gov
Chizek Family FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$1,000$1,000Great Plains Institute for Sustainable DevelopmentGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Howard Family FundSaint Paul, MN1$1,000$1,000Northside Residents Redevelopment Counciloperationsapps.irs.gov
Midcontinent FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$1,000$1,000Spread Your SunshineSpread your sunshine supports kids and families in making happy memories during challenging times. we are requesting a grant to help us pay for our christmas activities. our goal is to make sure kidsapps.irs.gov
Otter Tail Power Company FoundationFergus Falls, MN1$1,000$1,000Frazee Area Community ClubGeneral Operationsapps.irs.gov
Seneca Foods FoundationFairport, NY1$1,000$1,000Collider FoundationActivate, connect, and empower entrepreneurs through community impactapps.irs.gov
Sit Investment Associates FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$1,000$1,000DinomightsOperatingapps.irs.gov
The Johnnie and Shirley Johnson Family FoundationFountain Hills, AZ1$1,000$1,000Beacon Interfaith Housing CollaborativeTo achieve the goals of the Organizationapps.irs.gov
Thomas R Hennessy Family Charitable TrustLas Vegas, NV1$1,000$1,000Lewiston Heartland DaysGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Trust Point Foundation Inc XXXXXX2342La Crosse, WI1$1,000$1,000360 CommunitiesHumanitarianapps.irs.gov
Vance Lee Prigge FoundationRochester, MN1$1,000$1,000The Macy Jo FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Island Foundation IncMarion, MA1$750$750Strong TownsGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
BSL FoundationGrimes, IA1$700$700The Humanity AllianceGeneral operating fundapps.irs.gov
Tri-Lakes Sportsmens ClubLonsdale, MN1$700$700Lonsdale Area Chamber of CommerceContributionapps.irs.gov
Pentair FoundationGolden Valley, MN5$600$500Lynnhurst Neighborhood Association IncMatching Giftapps.irs.gov
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring FoundationFargo, ND1$500$500Spread Your Sunshinesupporting kids and families facing challenging times such as homelessness, disability or family struggles and providing birthday celebrations, community celebrations or exciting outings so they feelapps.irs.gov
James T Nystrom FoundationBrooklyn Park, MN1$500$500Ramsey Hill AssociationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Lo Society Branch of North Carolina IncHickory, NC1$500$500Lo-Pha Society IncFundraising supportapps.irs.gov
Schwan's Corporate Giving FoundationMarshall, MN1$500$500Southwest Initiative FoundationHonoring board serviceapps.irs.gov
The BWBR FoundationSt Paul, MN1$500$500Neighborhood HouseGeneral capital campaignapps.irs.gov
The Birkey Family FoundationGrand Rapids, MN1$500$500Initiative FoundationGeneralapps.irs.gov
The Pfizer Foundation IncNew York, NY1$500$500Minneapolis Womens RotaryMatching giftsapps.irs.gov
Valley Queen Charitable FoundationMilbank, SD1$500$500Big Stone Area GrowthDonationapps.irs.gov
Robert Steinman Family Charitable F Charitable FoundationAustin, TX1$300$300Neighborhood HouseTo provide care and educationapps.irs.gov
Woodford FoundationColorado Springs, CO1$250$250Freedom Foundation of MinnesotaGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Jane R Newman Charitable TrustMinneapolis, MN1$200$200Institute for Local Self RelianceSocial services, human rights & healthapps.irs.gov
Apex Foundation Dba Inbylt FoundationCrystal, MN1$125$125Shakopee Lions FoundationGeneral fundingapps.irs.gov
Equitable Foundation IncNew York, NY1$100$100Friends of Loring ParkGeneral contributionapps.irs.gov
Wayne Goldstein Memorial FoundationSt Paul, MN1$100$100Institute for Local Self-RelianceGeneral fundingapps.irs.gov

Largest grants

FoundationRecipientRecipient locationPurposeAmountSource
Otto Bremer TrustInitiative FoundationLittle Falls, MNCommunity responsive fund$3,150,000apps.irs.gov
Dogwood Health TrustCommunity Reinvestment Fund IncMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating support for small business disaster recovery lending.$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
The Bush FoundationMetropolitan Consortium of Community DevelopersMinneapolis, MNTo develop and test a driver-owned rideshare cooperative that promotes better working conditions for drivers, and exists as an alternative to mainstream rideshare options$982,665apps.irs.gov
The Bush FoundationLake Street CouncilMinneapolis, MNTo inspire, equip and connect bipoc and immigrant entrepreneurs to equitable clean energy opportunities$950,000apps.irs.gov
Sequoia Climate FoundationGreat Plains Institute for Sustainable Development IncMinneapolis, MNTo provide education and technical assistance with respect to emissions reductions$750,000apps.irs.gov
The William & Flora Hewlett FoundationGreat Plains Institute for Sustainable DevelopmentMinneapolis, MNFor the carbon management program$725,000apps.irs.gov
Mastercard Impact FundCommunity Reinvestment Fund IncMinneapolis, MNSmall business$650,000apps.irs.gov
The McKnight FoundationGreat Plains Institute for Sustainable DevelopmentMinneapolis, MNto engage and support interested and affected parties toward equitably implementing the 100% clean energy legislation and reducing emissions from the building, energy, and transportation sectors$600,000apps.irs.gov
Builders Vision FoundationMinneapolis St Paul Regional Economic Development PartnershipSaint Paul, MNto support its work on sustainable protein supply chains in the Midwest$600,000apps.irs.gov
The McKnight FoundationAssociation for Black Economic PowerMinneapolis, MNfor working capital to launch Arise Community Credit Union as the state's first Black-led community credit union and provide a pathway to stabilize and build community wealth$500,000apps.irs.gov
The William & Flora Hewlett FoundationGreat Plains Institute for Sustainable DevelopmentMinneapolis, MNFor general operating support$500,000apps.irs.gov
The McKnight FoundationInitiative FoundationLittle Falls, MNfor general operating support$500,000apps.irs.gov
The Bush FoundationNorthside Economic Opportunity NetworkMinneapolis, MNTo develop and test an innovative black food business incubator that supports entrepreneurs and promotes a regenerative economy in north minneapolis$500,000apps.irs.gov
The McKnight FoundationSouthern Minnesota Initiative FoundationOwatonna, MNfor general operating support$500,000apps.irs.gov
The McKnight FoundationSouthwest Initiative FoundationHutchinson, MNfor general operating support$500,000apps.irs.gov
Schultz Family FoundationServeminnesotaMinneapolis, MNFurther charitable goals$445,000apps.irs.gov
The Sauer Family FoundationServeminnesotaMinneapolis, MNBuilding educational success$440,000apps.irs.gov
Wells Fargo FoundationNorthside Economic Opportunity NetworkMinneapolis, MNNEON Collective Kitchen 2025$400,000apps.irs.gov
Kahr Foundation-ImaSouthwest Initiative FoundationHutchinson, MNGeneral support$366,996apps.irs.gov
Mark and Cindy Fritz Family FoundationProject 412Detroit Lakes, MNRent, Expenses, Summer Music, Public Art Statues, general operations$358,300apps.irs.gov
John S and James L Knight FoundationReconnect RondoSaint Paul, MNTo support the next phase of work to reconnect st. pauls rondo neighborhood and support economic vitality.$340,000apps.irs.gov
Cargill FoundationServeminnesotaMinneapolis, MNEquitably expanding 4-8 math corps with participatory community research$300,606apps.irs.gov
The McKnight FoundationBeacon Interfaith Housing CollaborativeSt Paul, MNfor general operating support$300,000apps.irs.gov
The Joyce FoundationGreat Plains Institute for Sustainable DevelopmentMinneapolis, MNEnvironment$275,000apps.irs.gov
Target FoundationBuild From Within AllianceSaint Paul, MNEconomic opportunity - national$250,000apps.irs.gov
Visa FoundationCommunity Reinvestment Fund IncMinneapolis, MNTo support the program From Outputs to Outcomes: Deploying CRF Insights to Measure the Impact of the California Rebuilding Fund$250,000apps.irs.gov
John D and Catherine T Macarthur FoundationGreat Plains Institute for Sustainable DevelopmentMinneapolis, MNIn support of general operations$250,000apps.irs.gov
The William & Flora Hewlett FoundationGreat Plains Institute for Sustainable DevelopmentMinneapolis, MNFor general operating support$250,000apps.irs.gov
The McKnight FoundationInitiative FoundationLittle Falls, MNto enhance collaboration with the University of Minnesota's Climate Adaptation Partnership (CAP), West Central Initiative (WCI), and Region 9 Development Commission (R9) to facilitate access to state$250,000apps.irs.gov
Democracy Fund IncInstitute for Local Self Reliance IncMinneapolis, MNGeneral support$250,000apps.irs.gov
Freedom Together FoundationInstitute for Local Self Reliance IncMinneapolis, MNAthena coalition$250,000apps.irs.gov
The Nathan Cummings Foundation IncInstitute for Local Self-Reliance IncMinneapolis, MNGeneral support$250,000apps.irs.gov
Wellspring Philanthropic Fund IncInstitute for Local Self-Reliance IncMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating support$250,000apps.irs.gov
The McKnight FoundationItasca Economic Development CorporationGrand Rapids, MNfor general operating support$250,000apps.irs.gov
The McKnight FoundationMetropolitan Consortium of Community DevelopersMinneapolis, MNfor general operating support$250,000apps.irs.gov
Otto Bremer TrustMni Sota FundMinneapolis, MNBusiness and consumer loans$250,000apps.irs.gov
Otto Bremer TrustNeighborhood HouseSaint Paul, MNRelieve poverty in st. paul$250,000apps.irs.gov
Northwest Area FoundationNorthside Economic Opportunity NetworkMinneapolis, MNNorthside economic opportunity network general operations$250,000apps.irs.gov
The Ford FoundationTending the Soil MNMinneapolis, MNGeneral support$250,000apps.irs.gov
The Meinders FoundationWoodstock Community OutreachWoodstock, MNOperational support$250,000apps.irs.gov
Ewing Marion Kauffman FoundationBuild From Within AllianceSt Paul, MNSupport to build capacity for program enhancement, and communication and marketing related to entrepreneurship. 202409-16254$225,000apps.irs.gov
The McKnight FoundationAlliance for Metropolitan StabilityMinneapolis, MNfor general operating support$220,000apps.irs.gov
The Bush FoundationInitiative FoundationLittle Falls, MNSupport the expansion of the initiators fellowship$220,000apps.irs.gov
Truist Foundation IncBuild From Within AllianceSaint Paul, MNStrengthening small$205,000apps.irs.gov
The McKnight FoundationAlliance for Metropolitan StabilityMinneapolis, MNfor general operating support$200,000apps.irs.gov
Hardenbergh FoundationBeacon Interfaith Housing CollaborativeSt Paul, MNAragon housing development$200,000apps.irs.gov
The Goldman Sachs FoundationCommunity Reinvestment FundMinneapolis, MNGrant to implement one million black women in new york.$200,000apps.irs.gov
Wells Fargo FoundationLake Street CouncilMinneapolis, MNLake Street Small Business Support$200,000apps.irs.gov
Target FoundationMni Sota FundMinneapolis, MNEconomic opportunity - hometown$200,000apps.irs.gov
Target FoundationNorthside Economic Opportunity NetworkMinneapolis, MNEconomic opportunity - hometown$200,000apps.irs.gov
C K Blandin FoundationUpper Midwest Film OfficeDuluth, MNProject support for organizational capacity building and workforce development in rural minnesota$200,000apps.irs.gov
The Bill and Margaret Marvin FoundationWarroad Community DevelopmentWarroad, MNCommunity improvement$200,000apps.irs.gov
Democracy Fund IncInstitute for Local Self Reliance IncMinneapolis, MNProgram support for Tribal Broadband Bootcamp$175,000apps.irs.gov
Pohlad Family FoundationBeacon Interfaith Housing CollaborativeSt Paul, MNFor collaborative efforts on housing stability$150,000apps.irs.gov
The Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation of MinnesotaFortis CapitalMinneapolis, MNCapacity building support for lending capital and operations$150,000apps.irs.gov
The Heising-Simons FoundationGreat Plains Institute for Sustainable Development IncMinneapolis, MNTo advance power sector transformation$150,000apps.irs.gov
The Cynthia & George Mitchell FoundationGreat Plains Institute for Sustainable Development IncMinneapolis, MNTo Develop a Texas Carbon Management Roadmap$150,000apps.irs.gov
The McKnight FoundationInstitute for Local Self-Reliance IncMinneapolis, MNto accelerate energy justice in the Twin Cities and Midwest with movement-building education and organizing, and finding adaptive approaches to make energy markets more accessible$150,000apps.irs.gov
The McKnight FoundationLake Street CouncilMinneapolis, MNfor general operating support$150,000apps.irs.gov
Target FoundationMetropolitan Consortium of Community DevelopersMinneapolis, MNEconomic opportunity - hometown$150,000apps.irs.gov
The Joyce FoundationMinneapolis - St Paul Regional Economic Development PartnershipSt Paul, MNMission fund$150,000apps.irs.gov
The McKnight FoundationMinneapolis Saint Paul Regional Economic Development PartnershipSaint Paul, MNfor general operating support$150,000apps.irs.gov
The McKnight FoundationNorthside Economic Opportunity NetworkMinneapolis, MNfor general operating support$150,000apps.irs.gov
The McKnight FoundationNorthside Economic Opportunity NetworkMinneapolis, MNfor general operating support$150,000apps.irs.gov
The Bush FoundationSaint Paul Downtown AllianceSaint Paul, MNTo reenvision and revitalize the central area of downtown saint paul through the creation of a master development plan$150,000apps.irs.gov
The McKnight FoundationTending the Soil MNMinneapolis MN, MNfor general operating support$150,000apps.irs.gov
The McKnight FoundationWest Side Citizens OrganizationSaint Paul, MNfor general operating support$150,000apps.irs.gov
The Bush FoundationCenter for Rural Policy and DevelopmentMankato, MNThis ecosystem grant provides general operating support for the center for rural policy and development to help advance its charitable mission and support the work of others$147,000apps.irs.gov
The Schmidt Family FoundationSharing Our RootsNorthfield, MNWorking towards a resilient and equitable food system$140,000apps.irs.gov
Pohlad Family FoundationBeacon Interfaith Housing CollaborativeSt Paul, MNFor housing stability services and supports$125,000apps.irs.gov
The McKnight FoundationCenter for Rural Policy and DevelopmentMankato, MNfor general operating support$125,000apps.irs.gov
C K Blandin FoundationCommunity and Economic Development AssociatesChatfield, MNProject support for planning and capacity building for small communities in itasca county$125,000apps.irs.gov
Northwest Area FoundationImmigrant Development CenterMoorhead, MNGeneral operating support$125,000apps.irs.gov
BCBSM Foundation IncNorthfield Healthy Community InitiativeNorthfield, MNGrowing Up Healthy in Rice County Minnesota$125,000apps.irs.gov
Granite Partners Foundation of Minnesota IncInitiative FoundationLittle Falls, MNInitiators program$120,000apps.irs.gov
Hormel Foods Corporation Charitable TrustAustin Aspires IncAustin, MNCommunity support$116,600apps.irs.gov
The McKnight FoundationDestination Medical Center Economic Development AgencyRochester, MNfor general operating support$112,500apps.irs.gov
Michael and Alice Kuhn FoundationNeighborhood HouseSt Paul, MNGeneral support of the organization$112,000apps.irs.gov
The McKnight FoundationNeighborhood Development Alliance IncSaint Paul, MNfor general operating support$110,000apps.irs.gov
Otto Bremer TrustBeacon Interfaith Housing CollaborativeSaint Paul, MNSupportive services$100,000apps.irs.gov
The McKnight FoundationBuild From Within AllianceSaint Paul, MNfor general operating support$100,000apps.irs.gov
The McKnight FoundationBuilding Dignity and Respect Standards CouncilMinneapolis, MNfor general operating support$100,000apps.irs.gov
C K Blandin FoundationCenter for Rural Policy & DevelopmentMankato, MNProject support for capacity building to develop and disseminate rural and tribal policy research in rural minnesota$100,000apps.irs.gov
Target FoundationConnectup InstituteSaint Paul, MNEconomic opportunity - hometown$100,000apps.irs.gov
Mary T and James J Hill Library FoundationConnectup InstituteSt Paul, MNGeneral support$100,000apps.irs.gov
Vincent C and Pamela A Immordino Charitable FoundationEden Prairie Lions Clubs Foundation IncEden Prairie, MNGeneral Fund$100,000apps.irs.gov
The McKnight FoundationFortis CapitalMinneapolis, MNfor general operating support$100,000apps.irs.gov
Target FoundationInitiative FoundationLittle Falls, MNEconomic opportunity - hometown (ecosystem)$100,000apps.irs.gov
The McKnight FoundationInitiative FoundationLittle Falls, MNto advance clean energy projects and continue existing gap lending and equitable workforce initiatives$100,000apps.irs.gov
C K Blandin FoundationJacobson Community Center FoundationJacobson, MNCapital support for community center renovations in itasca county.$100,000apps.irs.gov
Target FoundationLake Street CouncilMinneapolis, MNEconomic opportunity - hometown$100,000apps.irs.gov
The McKnight FoundationMidwest Minnesota Community Development CorporationDetroit Lakes, MNto advance CDFI support$100,000apps.irs.gov
The McKnight FoundationMinneapolis Saint Paul Regional Economic Development PartnershipSaint Paul, MNto support Phase II of Greater MSP's federal funding initiative$100,000apps.irs.gov
Northwest Area FoundationMni Sota FundMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating support$100,000apps.irs.gov
Amy and Chip Pearson Family FoundationNeighborhood HouseSt Paul, MNCommunity$100,000apps.irs.gov
Driscoll FoundationNeighborhood HouseSaint Paul, MNThe hope in action capital campaign$100,000apps.irs.gov
Centerpoint Energy Foundation IncServeminnesotaMinneapolis, MNGeneral donation$100,000apps.irs.gov
The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation IncStrong TownsBrainerd, MNTo support general operations$100,000apps.irs.gov
Cargill FoundationBanyan FoundationMinneapolis, MNBanyan's aces (adolescent education support) program$85,000apps.irs.gov
Hardenbergh FoundationBig IdeasNew Ulm, MNPurchase of lab 3 trailer$75,000apps.irs.gov

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