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Who funds recreation and sports in Minnesota: 219 foundations, $7.2 million in grants

219 private foundations paid 862 grants totaling $7,169,428 to recreation and sports nonprofits in Minnesota, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is Joyful Noise Charitable Foundation, with $1,000,000 in 1 grant.

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Cause
Recreation and sports
Recipients in
Minnesota
Foundations
219
Grants
862
Total granted
$7,169,428

Foundations that funded recreation and sports in Minnesota

Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.

FoundationBased inGrantsTotalLargest grantLargest grant toPurposeSource
Joyful Noise Charitable FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$1,000,000$1,000,000V3 SportsCapital campaign supportapps.irs.gov
The Jaket FoundationBoston, MA1$491,878$491,878Loppet FoundationSupport for loppet world cupapps.irs.gov
The McKnight FoundationMinneapolis, MN4$410,000$225,000Bicycle Alliance of Minnesotafor general operating supportapps.irs.gov
Otto Bremer TrustSt Paul, MN1$350,000$350,000True FriendsGeneral operations and capitalapps.irs.gov
Adx FoundationMinneapolis, MN3$300,000$100,000Circle of DisciplineSupportapps.irs.gov
Sundet FoundationBloomington, MN2$260,500$260,000True FriendsCharitableapps.irs.gov
Sit Investment Associates FoundationMinneapolis, MN2$251,000$250,000V3 SportsOperatingapps.irs.gov
Steve & Amy Van Andel FoundationAda, MI1$250,000$250,000Bella Mente Quantum Racing AssociationArts & cultureapps.irs.gov
RRW & Florence Berglund Family FoundationRoseville, MN1$245,000$245,000True FriendsSupport construction of a gymnasium & poolapps.irs.gov
Hardenbergh FoundationSt Paul, MN4$190,000$100,000True FriendsCamp eden wood improvementsapps.irs.gov
Fred C and Katherine B Andersen FoundationBayport, MN2$185,000$130,000True FriendsGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Lenzmeier Family FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$125,000$125,000Minneapolis Parks FoundationGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
FR Bigelow FoundationSt Paul, MN4$115,000$30,000Denden Eritrean Youth Development Association of MN IncAcademic, career, and life success for young east-african americans and their familiesapps.irs.gov
C K Blandin FoundationGrand Rapids, MN3$107,000$75,000Itasca Ski & Outing ClubProject support for small communities work in itasca countyapps.irs.gov
Jeanne M Mithun FoundationPennington, NJ1$100,000$100,000United Heroes LeagueUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
Ocora FoundationWayzata, MN1$100,000$100,000Innercity Tennis FoundationProgram supportapps.irs.gov
The Francis and Kathleen Rooney FoundationTulsa, OK1$100,000$100,000Bella Mente Quantum Racing AssociationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
George W Neilson FoundationBemidji, MN5$98,444$39,400Headwaters Shooting Sports FoundationEquipment & infrastructureapps.irs.gov
Hugh J Andersen FoundationBayport, MN2$88,000$50,000True FriendsBirch hall & camp eden improvementsapps.irs.gov
The Richard M Schulze Family FoundationMinneapolis, MN4$86,000$50,000True FriendsHuman servicesapps.irs.gov
Isora Wells FoundationAlbuquerque, NM1$80,000$80,000Fred Wells Tennis & Education CenterGeneral operating support & youth scholarshipsapps.irs.gov
John and Denise Graves FoundationMinneapolis, MN2$75,000$40,000Circle of DisciplineYouth developmentapps.irs.gov
The Luther Family FoundationSt Louis Park, MN2$70,000$65,000Minneapolis United Soccer for the CityGeneralapps.irs.gov
4 Cornerstones FoundationEdina, MN2$66,102$60,000Camp OdayinGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Otter Tail Power Company FoundationFergus Falls, MN8$59,000$50,000Ottertail Family and Recreational CenterGeneral Operationsapps.irs.gov
Mortenson Family FoundationMinneapolis, MN2$55,000$50,000Minneapolis Parks FoundationEmerald ash borer infestation in mplsapps.irs.gov
Alexander J Roepers FoundationNew York, NY1$50,000$50,000Bella Mente Quantum Racing AssociationSupportapps.irs.gov
George Family FoundationMinneapolis, MN3$50,000$25,000The Loppet FoundationLoppet adventures - youth outdoor wellness programmingapps.irs.gov
Pentair FoundationGolden Valley, MN1$50,000$50,000V3 Sports IncCash Contributionapps.irs.gov
Rollie and Barbara Anderson Family FoundationSt Cloud, MN2$50,000$25,000Lutheran Island CampEnhance outdoor amenitiesapps.irs.gov
The MB FoundationEdina, MN1$50,000$50,000V3 SportsGeneral fundingapps.irs.gov
The McNeely FoundationSt Paul, MN1$50,000$50,000Saint Paul Urban Tennis ProgramGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
William C Schmoker Family FoundationEden Prairie, MN1$50,000$50,000True FriendsCharitableapps.irs.gov
Windsor Community FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$50,000$50,000True FriendsGeneral fundingapps.irs.gov
Granite Partners Foundation of Minnesota IncWilmington, DE5$47,000$40,000Active Central MNGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Rick and Helga Bauerly FoundationWilmington, DE2$41,000$40,000Active Central MNTo strengthen the sustainability of the organization with funding to document job descriptions, event checklists, expense budgets, registrations, sponsors, and volunteers.apps.irs.gov
Rooted PhilanthropicSaint Paul, MN1$40,000$40,000Camp OdayinGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA492$36,302$1,443Hometown Hero OutdoorsGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Maggie Applauds Great Goals in Education IncWayzata, MN2$35,000$25,000V3 Sports IncGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Patrick and Aimee Butler FamilySt Paul, MN1$35,000$35,000Parks & Trails Council of MinnesotaGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
The Hubbard Broadcasting FoundationSt Paul, MN2$35,000$25,000True FriendsCamp courage recreation center capital campaign- 4 yr pledge, pmt 2apps.irs.gov
First National Bank of Bemidji FoundationBemidji, MN1$33,000$33,000Bemidji Indoor Sports CommissionSupport to renovate neilson arena into indoor turf facility for youth soccer, baseball & softball.apps.irs.gov
The Rosen Family Foundation IncEagan, MN1$30,000$30,000Fairmont Area Community CenterFund organizational expenses.apps.irs.gov
Chizek Family FoundationMinneapolis, MN4$28,000$10,000The Bicycle Alliance of MinnesotaGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Kinney Family FoundationSt Paul, MN1$28,000$28,000Camp OdayinSupport for family heart campapps.irs.gov
Riverway FoundationEdina, MN2$28,000$25,000V3 SportsGeneral fundingapps.irs.gov
Land O'Lakes FoundationSt Paul, MN9$27,674$17,500St James Youth Baseball AssociationMember co-op matchesapps.irs.gov
Bloomfield Family FoundationManhattan Beach, CA1$25,000$25,000V3 SportsGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Donald Weesner Charitable Trust UaMilwaukee, WI1$25,000$25,000True FriendsGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Lotz Family FoundationFort Lauderdale, FL1$25,000$25,000Bella Mente Quantum Racing AssociationTo improve the quality of competition saling in the united states, thruogh youth developmentapps.irs.gov
Ruth A and Raymond A Reister Charitable TrustSioux Falls, SD1$25,000$25,000V3 Sports IncGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
The Janice Gardner FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$25,000$25,000Camp OdayinGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
The Wasie FoundationWayzata, MN1$25,000$25,000True FriendsCapital improvementsapps.irs.gov
Xcel Energy FoundationMinneapolis, MN25$22,553$6,000Becker Youth Sports AssociationDollars for doing grantapps.irs.gov
Roger L & Agnes C Dell Charitable TrustFargo, ND2$20,500$15,000Fergus Falls Youth Baseball IncGeneral Operationsapps.irs.gov
The Strandberg Family FoundationAvon, CO1$20,241$20,241National Nordic FoundationTo support athletic excellence in developing nordic athletes in the united states.apps.irs.gov
Chorzempa Family FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$20,000$20,000One HeartlandGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Cox Family Charitable Foundation IncKetchum, ID1$20,000$20,000Rivers of RecoveryTo support the organization's missionapps.irs.gov
John W Mooty Foundation TrustEdina, MN1$20,000$20,000V3 Sports IncCommunity serviceapps.irs.gov
Johnson Family FoundationRacine, WI1$20,000$20,000Minnesota Wild FoundationUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
McVay FoundationMinnetonka, MN1$20,000$20,000Loppet FoundationGeneral operationapps.irs.gov
Sanderson Trust IIEagan, MN1$18,000$18,000True FriendsGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Butzow Family FoundationEden Prairie, MN1$15,000$15,000True FriendsTo provide support for public charitable organizationapps.irs.gov
Jerome J & Ursula Choromanski Family FoundationPlymouth, MN1$15,000$15,000True FriendsUnrestricted charitable grantapps.irs.gov
Larry and Donna Pulkrabek Foundation IncSuperior, WI6$15,000$5,000Duluth Archery ClubGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Lloyd K Johnson FoundationDuluth, MN1$15,000$15,000Superior Hiking Trail AssociationVolunteer coordination, training, anapps.irs.gov
Robert Sonsteng FoundationBenson, MN1$15,000$15,000Swift County Fair AssocSupport of swift cty fair operationsapps.irs.gov
The Martin Family FoundationPaso Robles, CA1$15,000$15,000True FriendsEnhance independence & self-esteem for those with disabilities.apps.irs.gov
E W Hallett Charitable Trust UaEagan, MN1$14,000$14,000Hallett Community Center FoundationEquipment and accessoriesapps.irs.gov
Lillian F Wallace Charitable TrustEagan, MN1$13,500$13,500True FriendsGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Minnesota Diamond Elite IncRichfield, MN1$12,875$12,875Minnesota Diamond Elite II IncCash was granted to help a similar cause.apps.irs.gov
Dick's Sporting Goods FoundationCoraopolis, PA3$12,500$6,500Rosemount Area Hockey AssociationGrant for youth sportsapps.irs.gov
Richard C and Britt L Gage Family FoundationMinnetonka, MN1$12,500$12,500Innercity Tennis FoundationGeneral Operating Supportapps.irs.gov
William D Radichel FoundationMankato, MN1$12,427$12,427Lake Minnetonka Sailing SchoolCommunityapps.irs.gov
Ordean FoundationDuluth, MN1$12,000$12,000GND Development AllianceCapital grant - gnd rec skatepark, sponsorship grantapps.irs.gov
Mark and Cindy Fritz Family FoundationDetroit Lakes, MN2$11,500$10,500Detroit Mountain Recreation AreaGeneral Operations, Music on the Mountainapps.irs.gov
The Helgeson FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$10,500$10,500The Loppet FoundationGeneral Fundingapps.irs.gov
The Geyer Family FoundationEdina, MN2$10,470$8,470Edina Football AssociationTo support the organization's missionapps.irs.gov
Anderson FoundationEden Prairie, MN1$10,000$10,000V3 SportsGeneral donationapps.irs.gov
Api Group FoundationNew Brighton, MN1$10,000$10,000United Heroes LeagueGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Carl and Aune Lind Family FoundationEden Prairie, MN1$10,000$10,000Minnesota Flyers GymnasticsGeneralapps.irs.gov
Frances & Frank Wilkinson FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$10,000$10,000Minneapolis Parks FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Guy Grove Family FoundationStillwater, MN1$10,000$10,000Camp OdayinCamp for children with heart diseaseapps.irs.gov
Halvorsen Family FoundationStamford, CT1$10,000$10,000National Nordic FoundationAthletic opportunitiesapps.irs.gov
Mardag FoundationSt Paul, MN1$10,000$10,000Denden Eritrean Youth Development Association of MN IncAcademic, career, and life success for young east-african americans and their familiesapps.irs.gov
Noblelight FoundationSherman Oaks, CA1$10,000$10,000American Bandy AssociationTo support promoting participation in the sport of bandyapps.irs.gov
Shavlik Family Charitable TrustWhite Bear Lake, MN1$10,000$10,000Bicycle Alliance of MinnesotaTechnology grantapps.irs.gov
Sonnentag American Foundation IncMarathon, WI1$10,000$10,000United Heroes LeagueCharitableapps.irs.gov
The Jennings Family FoundationEdina, MN1$10,000$10,000True FriendsGeneral Supportapps.irs.gov
The Joel and Teresa Pfister FoundationMaple Grove, MN1$10,000$10,000Rise Up Ninja FoundationCharitable contributionapps.irs.gov
The Patch FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$10,000$10,000True FriendsProgram supportapps.irs.gov
The Richard K Davis & Theresa A Davis FamilyEagan, MN1$10,000$10,0002026 Special Olympics USA GamesGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
The Van Blyenburgh Family FoundationChanhassen, MN1$10,000$10,000CC United Soccer ClubCharitableapps.irs.gov
The West Fork FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$10,000$10,000Minneapolis Parks FoundationProgram supportapps.irs.gov
Geo A Hormel Testamentary TrustAustin, MN3$9,000$3,000Marcusen Park Baseball AssociationEquipmentapps.irs.gov
Robert & Helen Remick CH FoundationLakefield, MN1$8,284$8,284Business Arts and Recreation Center IncBuilding maintenanceapps.irs.gov
The Walser FoundationBloomington, MN2$8,250$8,000Minneapolis Youth Baseball AssociationGrand slam sponsorshipapps.irs.gov
Albany Mutual Telephone FoundationAlbany, MN1$8,000$8,000Albany Area Gymnastics AssociationEquipment upgradesapps.irs.gov
The Barry FoundationFargo, ND4$8,000$5,000One HeartlandHealth: Annual Support for Programsapps.irs.gov
Lennox FoundationWilmington, DE1$7,500$7,500St Paul Urban Tennis ProgramGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Schmidtke Family Foundation IncHudson, WI1$7,000$7,000Riverland Community College FoundationFreeborn county community promise scholarshipapps.irs.gov
Hormel Foods Corporation Charitable TrustAustin, MN2$6,500$5,000Austin Youth Soccer AssociationCommunity supportapps.irs.gov
The Brian and Sheila McMillan Family FoundationExcelsior, MN2$6,500$5,000Community for the CommonsPark conservancyapps.irs.gov
Detroit Country Club Improvement TrustDetroit Lakes, MN1$6,433$6,433Detroit Country ClubBeautification of golf courseapps.irs.gov
James T Nystrom FoundationBrooklyn Park, MN2$6,000$3,000Minneapolis Parks FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Allstate FoundationNorthbrook, IL2$6,000$5,000Stma Youth Baseball Association IncHelping hands group grantsapps.irs.gov
Tartan Area Youth EnrichmentOakdale, MN1$5,200$5,200Homegrown LacrosseYouth athleticsapps.irs.gov
Edward M Ozias Charitable Trust UaEagan, MN1$5,050$5,050True FriendsGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
A Sturm & Sons Foundation Inc Paul J SturmManawa, WI1$5,000$5,000USA Clay Target LeagueProgram supportapps.irs.gov
Andrew and Alice Fischer Charitable TrustDundee, IL1$5,000$5,000Camp OdayinUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
C & K Cunningham Fam FDNEagan, MN1$5,000$5,000Cathedral of the Pines IncGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
CH Robinson Worldwide FoundationSioux Falls, SD1$5,000$5,000CC United Soccer Club IncGeneral operating fundapps.irs.gov
Centerpoint Energy Foundation IncHouston, TX1$5,000$5,000Lake Crystal Area Recreation Center Association IncGeneral donationapps.irs.gov
Charles and Carolyn Russell Family FoundationSaint Louis, MO1$5,000$5,000True FriendsGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
David Buntzman Fdn-Dima-SpecPennington, NJ1$5,000$5,000Newjets IncUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
Gage Family FoundationMinnetonka, MN1$5,000$5,000Innercity Tennis FoundationGeneral Operations (Annual Gift)apps.irs.gov
Groves FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$5,000$5,000True FriendsCamp Operationsapps.irs.gov
Hageman Foundation of HopeMonticello, MN1$5,000$5,000Legacy Hunting & Fishing RetreatUnrestricted charitable giftsapps.irs.gov
Hardscrabble FoundationMinnetrista, MN1$5,000$5,000Chaska Area Fishing With FriendsGeneral fundingapps.irs.gov
John Sluck & Anita Sluck FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$5,000$5,000USA Clay Target LeagueSupport youth sportsapps.irs.gov
Ladish Co FoundationElm Grove, WI1$5,000$5,000Camp OdayinGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Larsen FundHarrison, NY1$5,000$5,000The Loppet FoundationAnnual fundapps.irs.gov
Lord's Bountiful Blessings FNDN AgyMinnetonka, MN1$5,000$5,000Fred Schlangen Memorial FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Louis and Anne Abrons Foundation IncWilmington, DE1$5,000$5,000Superior Hiking Trail AssociationGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Nelson-Jameson Foundation IncMarshfield, WI1$5,000$5,000Hendrickson FoundationDonationapps.irs.gov
Norman C Skalicky Charitable TrustEagan, MN1$5,000$5,000Women Anglers of MinnesotaGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Opus FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$5,000$5,000Minneapolis Parks FoundationNorth Commons Park Campaignapps.irs.gov
The Cleveland-Cliffs FoundationCleveland, OH1$5,000$5,000The M ClubGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation of MinnesotaMinneapolis, MN1$5,000$5,000Herzl Camp AssociationGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Thomas and Julianne Youngren FoundationSioux Falls, SD2$5,000$3,000Sugarbush Trail Association IncGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Tom and Ruth Danielson FoundationAtwater, MN1$5,000$5,000Atwater Baseball AssociationYouth recreationapps.irs.gov
Weekes Family FoundationHudson, WI1$5,000$5,000Superior Hiking Trail AssociationCharitableapps.irs.gov
Connexus Energy FoundationRamsey, MN11$4,800$1,500Jam Hope FoundationDonationapps.irs.gov
Minnesota Power FoundationDuluth, MN2$4,500$4,000Superior Hiking Trail AssociationContribution committeeapps.irs.gov
Brownell Family FoundationGrinnell, IA1$4,350$4,350USA Clay Target League IncCharitableapps.irs.gov
Arr Family Foundation IncMinneapolis, MN1$4,000$4,000Loppet FoundationProgram supportapps.irs.gov
The Ledy Family FoundationNorth Oaks, MN1$4,000$4,000Hendrickson FoundationGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Wild Rice Electric TrustMahnomen, MN2$4,000$2,000Hawley Baseball ClubBaseball field upgrades for safety, enhanced viewing & improved green spaceapps.irs.gov
Ab Carval FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$3,750$3,750Innercity Tennis FoundationGeneral Operating Supportapps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationSt Louis, MO11$3,675$500Audio Dart Association IncRecreation, sports, leisure, athleticsapps.irs.gov
Southpoint Financial Credit Union FoundationSleepy Eye, MN2$3,500$2,500New Ulm Basketball AssociationCapital campaign grantapps.irs.gov
The Olseth FoundationMinnetonka, MN1$3,500$3,500Riverland Community College FoundationScholarships ($1,000); theater ($2,500)apps.irs.gov
Tradition Family FoundationLakeville, MN3$3,500$2,000Edina Hockey AssociationSupport youth hockey programsapps.irs.gov
Slaggie Family FoundationWinona, MN2$3,030$2,000Recreation Alliance of WinonaDonation to prairie island adventure club summer camps, providing outdoor education to underprivileged youthapps.irs.gov
Bloomer Family FoundationSioux Falls, SD1$3,000$3,000Northside Boxing ClubGeneral operating fundapps.irs.gov
Hedberg Family Charitable FDNEagan, MN1$3,000$3,000The Loppet FoundationGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
St Paul Lutheran Church Mission EndowmentLime Springs, IA1$3,000$3,000Good Earth VillageDonationapps.irs.gov
Midcontinent FoundationMinneapolis, MN2$2,750$1,500Minnesota Flyers Gymnastics IncAnnual funding of flytime, a special needs program at minnesota flyersapps.irs.gov
Celanese FoundationIrving, TX3$2,617$1,500Gamblers Fastpitch IncCharitable contributionapps.irs.gov
The Bahl Foundation WeworkMiami Beach, FL1$2,546$2,546Faribault Booster ClubSupport for ongoing programsapps.irs.gov
Paul S Oman Charitable TrustGreen Bay, WI1$2,518$2,518Twin Cities River RatsGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Broms Family FoundationMinnetonka, MN1$2,500$2,500True FriendsGeneralapps.irs.gov
HRK FoundationSt Paul, MN1$2,500$2,500Youth AdvantageGosapps.irs.gov
Knox FoundationMilwaukee, WI1$2,500$2,500The Loppet FoundationGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Owens Family Charitable FoundationWilmington, DE1$2,500$2,500Hibbing Quarterback ClubFunds to Purchase Helmets for the Hibbing High School football teamapps.irs.gov
Peace Love and Llamas FoundationWilmington, DE1$2,500$2,500Northfield Union of Youth IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Dauwalter Family FoundationChanhassen, MN1$2,500$2,500Hazeltine Golf FoundationTo support the mission of the organizationapps.irs.gov
The Thom Family Foundation IncWilmington, DE1$2,500$2,500Miracle League of North MankatoGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Kyle Pumpkin FoundationLong Lake, MN1$2,330$2,330Lake Minnetonka Sailing SchoolGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Bob & Marie Gallo FoundationModesto, CA1$2,000$2,000Rivers of RecoveryGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Dellwood Foundation IncWayzata, MN1$2,000$2,000St Paul Curling FoundationAnnual fund campaignapps.irs.gov
James and Nancy Holmgren FoundationJupiter, FL1$2,000$2,000Denfeld Girls Basketball Hoops ClubGeneral useapps.irs.gov
Krisbin FoundationWayzata, MN1$2,000$2,000Camp OdayinDonationapps.irs.gov
Lenfestey Family Foundation IncGreen Bay, WI2$2,000$1,000Minneapolis Parks FoundationGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Lilian Wright & C Emil Berglund FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$2,000$2,000St Paul Urban Tennis ProgramFinancial supportapps.irs.gov
Thaler Family FoundationMinnetrista, MN1$2,000$2,000Mound Westonka Baseball Dugout ClubGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Granite Foundation Agency (PLG)Mendota Heights, MN1$1,855$1,855Lewis Sports FoundationGrantapps.irs.gov
Lawrence T Fallander Trust UwEagan, MN1$1,740$1,740True FriendsGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Baird Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI4$1,690$750WHS Girls Basketball Booster ClubYouth organizationsapps.irs.gov
McGlynn Family FoundationWayzata, MN1$1,500$1,500Cottagewood Community FoundationGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Pohlad Family FoundationMinneapolis, MN4$1,500$500Parks & Trails Council of MinnesotaGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Richter Family FoundationHayward, WI1$1,500$1,500Minneapolis Parks FoundationTo transform human lives through parks and public spacesapps.irs.gov
The Crosswols FoundationStamford, CT1$1,500$1,500Minneapolis Parks FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Joseph Durda FoundationExcelsior, MN1$1,500$1,500Prairie Star Care FarmTo provide general operating/program support funds.apps.irs.gov
Walter C Rasmussen - Northeast Bank FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$1,500$1,500Minnesota Youth Athletic ServicesGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Bame FoundationGolden Valley, MN4$1,300$600Minute Men Amateur Athletics FoundationUnrestricted grant to support general operations and mission-aligned programs.apps.irs.gov
Margaret A Cargill FoundationEden Prairie, MN1$1,250$1,250One Heartland IncEmployee service awardapps.irs.gov
Tri-Lakes Sportsmens ClubLonsdale, MN1$1,250$1,250Tri City United Clay Target ClubContributionapps.irs.gov
The Morsman Family FoundationMinnetonka, MN1$1,200$1,200Youth AdvantageAfter school programs for youth in needapps.irs.gov
Frattalone Family FoundationSt Paul, MN2$1,150$1,000Lake Elmo Baseball AssociationGeneral charitable purposeapps.irs.gov
The Pfizer Foundation IncNew York, NY7$1,125$250Green Isle Irish BaseballMatching giftsapps.irs.gov
The Raleigh FoundationLake Elmo, MN1$1,100$1,100Youth AdvantageEnrichment experiences For Youthapps.irs.gov
Arthur J Gallagher FoundationRolling Meadows, IL2$1,080$1,000Mahtomedi Youth Lacrosse AssociationGeneral exempt purposeapps.irs.gov
Bretmin Charitable FoundationFort Pierce, FL1$1,000$1,000GND Development AllianceGary new duluth rec ctr revitalizatiapps.irs.gov
Cross Works FoundationSt Joseph, MN2$1,000$500Sugarbush Trail Association IncGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Glen Avon FoundationDuluth, MN1$1,000$1,000Northern Stars Booster ClubYouth activitiesapps.irs.gov
Hallberg Family FoundationForest Lake, MN1$1,000$1,000Chisago Lakes Fishing TeamGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Infinite Campus FoundationBlaine, MN1$1,000$1,000Centennial High School Fishing ClubSupport ongoing activitiesapps.irs.gov
Osaic Foundation IncScottsdale, AZ1$1,000$1,000John Burch Park SupportersGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Rachel FoundationSaint Michael, MN1$1,000$1,000True FriendsDonationapps.irs.gov
Records Johnston Family FoundationOklahoma City, OK1$1,000$1,000Bella Mente Quantum Racing AssocNy yacht club american magicapps.irs.gov
Robert E Dods Family Foundation IncLongboat Key, FL1$1,000$1,000One HeartlandGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Roles Family FoundationPrior Lake, MN1$1,000$1,000Tough Like TigheProgram supportapps.irs.gov
The Beck Foundation IncFairfax Station, VA1$1,000$1,000Rivers of RecoveryGeneralapps.irs.gov
The Head Family FoundationMinnetonka, MN1$1,000$1,000The Loppet FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Joel Frantzman Family FoundationHancock, ME1$1,000$1,000Riverland Community College FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Walker Family FoundationTonka Bay, MN1$1,000$1,000Minneapolis Parks FoundationGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Westwood FoundationStateline, NV1$1,000$1,000Baztec Fishing and OutdoorsCommunity-based outreach fishing and outdoor programapps.irs.gov
The Klick FoundationGlenwood, MN1$750$750Glenwood WateramaGeneralapps.irs.gov
Verizon FoundationBasking Ridge, NJ1$750$750Eastview Athletic AssociationOther civic / communityapps.irs.gov
A To Z Impact FoundationWilmington, DE1$720$720Carleton Ultimate FundGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Carlson Family Lightshield FoundationElk River, MN1$500$500Zimmerman Archery ClubGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Goodin Company FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$500$500Detroit Lakes Youth Hockey Association IncProgram supportapps.irs.gov
Jane R Newman Charitable TrustMinneapolis, MN1$500$500Fred Wells Tennis & Education CenterSocial services, human rights & healthapps.irs.gov
Schwan's Corporate Giving FoundationMarshall, MN1$500$500Marshall Hoops ClubHonoring board serviceapps.irs.gov
Security State Bank FoundationHibbing, MN1$500$500Northern Aquatics Swim ClubInitial startupapps.irs.gov
The Robert & Teresa FoundationMendota Heights, MN1$500$500Catholic Athletic AssociationCharitableapps.irs.gov
Valley News FoundationMankato, MN1$500$500Mankato Area Hockey AssociationUnrestricted General Fundapps.irs.gov
Jim and Diane McCarthy FoundationBonita Springs, FL1$325$325Cottagewood Community FoundationDonationapps.irs.gov
Alliant Energy Foundation IncMadison, WI1$300$300True FriendsVolunteer grant grantapps.irs.gov
Seneca Foods FoundationFairport, NY1$250$250Le Sueur County Fair FoundationSupport free parking at fairapps.irs.gov
Spiller L'chaim FundMinneapolis, MN1$250$250Minneapolis Parks FoundationGeneral operating grantapps.irs.gov
Mickey & Keely Pearson Foundation IncRidgewood, NJ1$208$208Duluth Devo Mountain Bike ProgramEducationalapps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY2$160$100Wayzata Walleye Youth BaseballMatching contribution (general operating support)apps.irs.gov
American Express FoundationNew York, NY2$150$100Carleton Ultimate FundGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Markus Charitable FoundationWayzata, MN1$125$125Team Tucker AssociationDonationapps.irs.gov
James & Wanda Hollensteiner FDN Lisa Mary HollensteinerEdina, MN1$100$100National Nordic FoundationSupport team birkie & youth skiingapps.irs.gov
Alliant Credit Union FoundationChicago, IL1$26$26Superior Hiking Trail AssociationEmployee/team philanthropyapps.irs.gov
Assurant FoundationAtlanta, GA1$25$25Anoka Ramsey Athletic AssociationFinancial Assistanceapps.irs.gov

Largest grants

FoundationRecipientRecipient locationPurposeAmountSource
Joyful Noise Charitable FoundationV3 SportsMinneapolis, MNCapital campaign support$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
The Jaket FoundationLoppet FoundationMinneapolis, MNSupport for loppet world cup$491,878apps.irs.gov
Otto Bremer TrustTrue FriendsAnnandale, MNGeneral operations and capital$350,000apps.irs.gov
Sundet FoundationTrue FriendsAnnandale, MNCharitable$260,000apps.irs.gov
Steve & Amy Van Andel FoundationBella Mente Quantum Racing AssociationMinneapolis, MNArts & culture$250,000apps.irs.gov
Sit Investment Associates FoundationV3 SportsMinneapolis, MNOperating$250,000apps.irs.gov
RRW & Florence Berglund Family FoundationTrue FriendsAnnandale, MNSupport construction of a gymnasium & pool$245,000apps.irs.gov
The McKnight FoundationBicycle Alliance of MinnesotaMinneapolis, MNfor general operating support$225,000apps.irs.gov
Fred C and Katherine B Andersen FoundationTrue FriendsAnnandale, MNGeneral operating$130,000apps.irs.gov
Lenzmeier Family FoundationMinneapolis Parks FoundationMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$125,000apps.irs.gov
The Francis and Kathleen Rooney FoundationBella Mente Quantum Racing AssociationMinneapolis, MNGeneral support$100,000apps.irs.gov
Adx FoundationCircle of DisciplineMinneapolis, MNSupport$100,000apps.irs.gov
Adx FoundationCircle of DisciplineMinneapolis, MNSupport$100,000apps.irs.gov
Adx FoundationCircle of DisciplineMinneapolis, MNSupport$100,000apps.irs.gov
Ocora FoundationInnercity Tennis FoundationMinneapolis, MNProgram support$100,000apps.irs.gov
Hardenbergh FoundationTrue FriendsAnnandale, MNCamp eden wood improvements$100,000apps.irs.gov
Jeanne M Mithun FoundationUnited Heroes LeagueHastings, MNUnrestricted general$100,000apps.irs.gov
The McKnight FoundationV3 SportsMinneapolis, MNfor general operating support$100,000apps.irs.gov
Isora Wells FoundationFred Wells Tennis & Education CenterSt Paul, MNGeneral operating support & youth scholarships$80,000apps.irs.gov
C K Blandin FoundationItasca Ski & Outing ClubColeraine, MNProject support for small communities work in itasca county$75,000apps.irs.gov
The McKnight FoundationNational Parks of Lake Superior FoundationSt Paul, MNto support an ambitious initiative to advance climate mitigation and resiliency in the five national parks that surround Lake Superior$75,000apps.irs.gov
The Luther Family FoundationMinneapolis United Soccer for the CityMinneapolis, MNGeneral$65,000apps.irs.gov
4 Cornerstones FoundationCamp OdayinOakdale, MNGeneral support$60,000apps.irs.gov
Fred C and Katherine B Andersen FoundationYouth Advantage IncStillwater, MNGeneral operating$55,000apps.irs.gov
Hardenbergh FoundationBaztec Fishing & OutdoorsMinneapolis, MNPurchase of travel$50,000apps.irs.gov
Alexander J Roepers FoundationBella Mente Quantum Racing AssociationMinneapolis, MNSupport$50,000apps.irs.gov
Mortenson Family FoundationMinneapolis Parks FoundationMinneapolis, MNEmerald ash borer infestation in mpls$50,000apps.irs.gov
Otter Tail Power Company FoundationOttertail Family and Recreational CenterOtter Tail, MNGeneral Operations$50,000apps.irs.gov
The McNeely FoundationSaint Paul Urban Tennis ProgramSaint Paul, MNGeneral operating support$50,000apps.irs.gov
Hugh J Andersen FoundationTrue FriendsAnnandale, MNBirch hall & camp eden improvements$50,000apps.irs.gov
William C Schmoker Family FoundationTrue FriendsAnnandale, MNCharitable$50,000apps.irs.gov
Windsor Community FoundationTrue FriendsAnnandale, MNGeneral funding$50,000apps.irs.gov
The Richard M Schulze Family FoundationTrue FriendsAnnandale, MNHuman services$50,000apps.irs.gov
The MB FoundationV3 SportsMinneapolis, MNGeneral funding$50,000apps.irs.gov
Pentair FoundationV3 Sports IncMinneapolis, MNCash Contribution$50,000apps.irs.gov
Rick and Helga Bauerly FoundationActive Central MNWaite Park, MNTo strengthen the sustainability of the organization with funding to document job descriptions, event checklists, expense budgets, registrations, sponsors, and volunteers.$40,000apps.irs.gov
Granite Partners Foundation of Minnesota IncActive Central MNWaite Park, MNGeneral & Unrestricted$40,000apps.irs.gov
Rooted PhilanthropicCamp OdayinOakdale, MNGeneral operating support$40,000apps.irs.gov
John and Denise Graves FoundationCircle of DisciplineMinneapolis, MNYouth development$40,000apps.irs.gov
George W Neilson FoundationHeadwaters Shooting Sports FoundationBemidji, MNEquipment & infrastructure$39,400apps.irs.gov
Hugh J Andersen FoundationTrue FriendsAnnandale, MNGeneral operating support$38,000apps.irs.gov
John and Denise Graves FoundationHeritage Youth Sports FoundationMinneapolis, MNYouth development$35,000apps.irs.gov
Patrick and Aimee Butler FamilyParks & Trails Council of MinnesotaSaint Paul, MNGeneral operating support$35,000apps.irs.gov
First National Bank of Bemidji FoundationBemidji Indoor Sports CommissionBemidji, MNSupport to renovate neilson arena into indoor turf facility for youth soccer, baseball & softball.$33,000apps.irs.gov
George W Neilson Foundation218 Sports IncBemidji, MNSports marketing$30,000apps.irs.gov
The Richard M Schulze Family FoundationCamp OdayinOakdale, MNHuman services$30,000apps.irs.gov
FR Bigelow FoundationDenden Eritrean Youth Development Association of MN IncSaint Paul, MNAcademic, career, and life success for young east-african americans and their families$30,000apps.irs.gov
The Rosen Family Foundation IncFairmont Area Community CenterFairmont, MNFund organizational expenses.$30,000apps.irs.gov
FR Bigelow FoundationHamline Midway Living at Home-Block Nurse ProgramSaint Paul, MNHamline midway elders$30,000apps.irs.gov
C K Blandin FoundationMarcell Family Center IncMarcell, MNProject support to explore capacity building needs and continue core operations over the next two years in itasca county.$30,000apps.irs.gov
FR Bigelow FoundationSt Paul Urban Tennis ProgramSaint Paul, MNEquipping saint paul youth with life, leadership and employment skills$30,000apps.irs.gov
Kinney Family FoundationCamp OdayinOakdale, MNSupport for family heart camp$28,000apps.irs.gov
Lotz Family FoundationBella Mente Quantum Racing AssociationMinneapolis, MNTo improve the quality of competition saling in the united states, thruogh youth development$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Janice Gardner FoundationCamp OdayinOakdale, MNGeneral operations$25,000apps.irs.gov
FR Bigelow FoundationHuellas LatinasSaint Paul, MNBuilding community capacity grant$25,000apps.irs.gov
Rollie and Barbara Anderson Family FoundationLutheran Island CampHenning, MNEnhance outdoor amenities$25,000apps.irs.gov
George Family FoundationThe Loppet FoundationMinneapolis, MNLoppet adventures - youth outdoor wellness programming$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Hubbard Broadcasting FoundationTrue FriendsAnnandale, MNCamp courage recreation center capital campaign- 4 yr pledge, pmt 2$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Wasie FoundationTrue FriendsAnnandale, MNCapital improvements$25,000apps.irs.gov
Rollie and Barbara Anderson Family FoundationTrue FriendsAnnandale, MNCamp courage$25,000apps.irs.gov
Donald Weesner Charitable Trust UaTrue FriendsAnnandale, MNGeneral operating$25,000apps.irs.gov
Riverway FoundationV3 SportsMinneapolis, MNGeneral funding$25,000apps.irs.gov
Bloomfield Family FoundationV3 SportsMinneapolis, MNGeneral support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Ruth A and Raymond A Reister Charitable TrustV3 Sports IncMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$25,000apps.irs.gov
Maggie Applauds Great Goals in Education IncV3 Sports IncMinneapolis, MNGeneral fund$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Strandberg Family FoundationNational Nordic FoundationSaint Paul, MNTo support athletic excellence in developing nordic athletes in the united states.$20,241apps.irs.gov
Hardenbergh FoundationCamp OdayinOakdale, MNGeneral operating$20,000apps.irs.gov
McVay FoundationLoppet FoundationMinneapolis, MNGeneral operation$20,000apps.irs.gov
George Family FoundationMinneapolis Parks FoundationMinneapolis, MNCore mission support$20,000apps.irs.gov
Johnson Family FoundationMinnesota Wild FoundationSt Paul, MNUnrestricted$20,000apps.irs.gov
Chorzempa Family FoundationOne HeartlandMinneapolis, MNGeneral operations$20,000apps.irs.gov
Cox Family Charitable Foundation IncRivers of RecoveryEagan, MNTo support the organization's mission$20,000apps.irs.gov
Hardenbergh FoundationTrue FriendsAnnandale, MNGeneral operating$20,000apps.irs.gov
John W Mooty Foundation TrustV3 Sports IncMinneapolis, MNCommunity service$20,000apps.irs.gov
Sanderson Trust IITrue FriendsAnnandale, MNGeneral operating$18,000apps.irs.gov
Land O'Lakes FoundationSt James Youth Baseball AssociationSaint James, MNMember co-op matches$17,500apps.irs.gov
Roger L & Agnes C Dell Charitable TrustFergus Falls Youth Baseball IncFergus Falls, MNGeneral Operations$15,000apps.irs.gov
Lloyd K Johnson FoundationSuperior Hiking Trail AssociationTwo Harbors, MNVolunteer coordination, training, an$15,000apps.irs.gov
Robert Sonsteng FoundationSwift County Fair AssocKerkhoven, MNSupport of swift cty fair operations$15,000apps.irs.gov
Butzow Family FoundationTrue FriendsAnnandale, MNTo provide support for public charitable organization$15,000apps.irs.gov
The Martin Family FoundationTrue FriendsAnnandale, MNEnhance independence & self-esteem for those with disabilities.$15,000apps.irs.gov
Jerome J & Ursula Choromanski Family FoundationTrue FriendsAnnadale, MNUnrestricted charitable grant$15,000apps.irs.gov
E W Hallett Charitable Trust UaHallett Community Center FoundationCrosby, MNEquipment and accessories$14,000apps.irs.gov
Lillian F Wallace Charitable TrustTrue FriendsAnnandale, MNGeneral operating$13,500apps.irs.gov
Minnesota Diamond Elite IncMinnesota Diamond Elite II IncRichfield, MNCash was granted to help a similar cause.$12,875apps.irs.gov
Richard C and Britt L Gage Family FoundationInnercity Tennis FoundationMinneapolis, MNGeneral Operating Support$12,500apps.irs.gov
William D Radichel FoundationLake Minnetonka Sailing SchoolDeephaven, MNCommunity$12,427apps.irs.gov
George W Neilson FoundationBemidji Area Cross Country Ski ClubBemidji, MNStorage facility$12,000apps.irs.gov
Ordean FoundationGND Development AllianceDuluth, MNCapital grant - gnd rec skatepark, sponsorship grant$12,000apps.irs.gov
Mark and Cindy Fritz Family FoundationDetroit Mountain Recreation AreaDetroit Lakes, MNGeneral Operations, Music on the Mountain$10,500apps.irs.gov
The Helgeson FoundationThe Loppet FoundationMinneapolis, MNGeneral Funding$10,500apps.irs.gov
The Richard K Davis & Theresa A Davis Family2026 Special Olympics USA GamesSaint Paul, MNGeneral operating$10,000apps.irs.gov
Noblelight FoundationAmerican Bandy AssociationArden Hills, MNTo support promoting participation in the sport of bandy$10,000apps.irs.gov
Shavlik Family Charitable TrustBicycle Alliance of MinnesotaMinneapolis, MNTechnology grant$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Van Blyenburgh Family FoundationCC United Soccer ClubChanhassen, MNCharitable$10,000apps.irs.gov
Guy Grove Family FoundationCamp OdayinOakdale, MNCamp for children with heart disease$10,000apps.irs.gov
Mardag FoundationDenden Eritrean Youth Development Association of MN IncSaint Paul, MNAcademic, career, and life success for young east-african americans and their families$10,000apps.irs.gov
The West Fork FoundationMinneapolis Parks FoundationMinneapolis, MNProgram support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Frances & Frank Wilkinson FoundationMinneapolis Parks FoundationMinneapolis, MNGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Carl and Aune Lind Family FoundationMinnesota Flyers GymnasticsDetroit Lakes, MNGeneral$10,000apps.irs.gov

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