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C K Blandin Foundation: 273 grants to organizations, $14.3 million (tax year ended December 2024)
C K Blandin Foundation, a private foundation in Grand Rapids, MN, paid 273 grants to organizations totaling $14,320,858 in its tax year ended December 2024, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on November 13, 2025. The largest was $335,000 to Greater Minnesota Housing Fund in Saint Paul, MN for project support for regional affordable housing capacity building in rural minnesota.
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- EIN
- 416038619
- Based in
- Grand Rapids, MN
- Assets
- $506,347,442
- Grants paid
- $15,804,895
- Tax year ended
- December 2024
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024
From the Form 990-PF filed November 13, 2025, IRS object ID 202533179349101878. It reported $15,804,895 in grants paid; 273 grants to organizations are listed, and 658 grants to individuals are left out.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Minnesota Housing Fund | Saint Paul, MN | Project support for regional affordable housing capacity building in rural minnesota | Housing and shelter | $335,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Itasca Area Schools Collaborative | Deer River, MN | Project support for invest early program operations in year 19 (july 1, 2023 - june 30, 2024) in itasca county | $333,333 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Itasca Area Schools Collaborative | Deer River, MN | Project support for invest early program operations in year 19 (july 1, 2023 - june 30, 2024) in itasca county | $333,333 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Itasca Area Schools Collaborative | Deer River, MN | Project support for invest early program operations in year 19 (july 1, 2023 - june 30, 2024) in itasca county | $333,333 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Itasca Area Schools Collaborative | Deer River, MN | Project support the invest early operations in itasca county | $333,333 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Itasca Area Schools Collaborative | Deer River, MN | Project support the invest early operations in itasca county | $333,333 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Itasca Area Schools Collaborative | Deer River, MN | Project support the invest early operations in itasca county | $333,333 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Legal Aid Service of Northeastern MN | Duluth, MN | Project support for capacity building in rural minnesota | $250,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Mississippi Headwaters Area Dental Health Center | Bemidji, MN | Capital support to acquire the park rapids dental clinic in rural minnesota | Health care | $250,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Mississippi Headwaters Area Dental Health Center | Bemidji, MN | Capital support to acquire the park rapids dental clinic in rural minnesota | Health care | $250,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Itasca County Family YMCA Inc | Grand Rapids, MN | Project support for organizational capacity building in itasca county | $240,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Itasca County Family YMCA Inc | Grand Rapids, MN | Project support for organizational capacity building in itasca county | $240,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Minnesota North College | Hibbing, MN | Project support for capacity building over three years in rural minnesota | $240,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Minnesota North College | Hibbing, MN | Project support for capacity building over three years in rural minnesota | $240,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Minnesota North College | Hibbing, MN | Project support for capacity building over three years in rural minnesota | $240,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Minnesota North College | Hibbing, MN | Project support for capacity building over three years in rural minnesota | $240,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Minnesota North College | Hibbing, MN | Project support for capacity building over three years in rural minnesota | $240,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Kootasca Community Action Inc | Grand Rapids, MN | Project support for general operating in itasca county | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Kootasca Community Action Inc | Grand Rapids, MN | Project support for general operating in itasca county | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Upper Midwest Film Office | Duluth, MN | Project support for organizational capacity building and workforce development in rural minnesota | Community improvement and capacity building | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Edge of the Wilderness Community Center | Bigfork, MN | Capital support to replace the equipment and technology in its theater in itasca county | $195,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Kootasca Community Action Inc | Grand Rapids, MN | Operating support for housing development capacity building in 2022 and 2023 in rural minnesota | $175,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Communitygiving | Saint Cloud, MN | Project support for a wealth transfer study and capacity building support for community foundations in rural minnesota | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $170,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Project support for transition planning and capacity building funding in itasca county | Education | $153,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Balsam Township | Bovey, MN | Capital support for community center and accessibility improvements in itasca county. | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| City of Deer River | Deer River, MN | Capital support for the safe routes to school trail project in itasca county. | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| City of Floodwood | Floodwood, MN | Capital support to make campground improvements and increase child care availability as well as contract with ceda to identify community needs in rural minnesota. | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| City of Remer | Remer, MN | Capital and project support to market and attract businesses and visitors to the remer area and contract with ceda to assist with identifying community needs in remer in itasca county. | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Itasca Community Television Inc | Grand Rapids, MN | Operating support to build rural media capacity across itasca county | Arts, culture and humanities | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Leech Lake Financial Services Inc | Cass Lake, MN | Capital support to expand community center kitchen and add a sugar bush camp, commemorative history statue and interpretive nature trail along battle point in rural minnesota. | Human services | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Native Governance Center | Saint Paul, MN | Program support to promote a native nation rebuilding movement, including leadership development, direct tribal governance support, and community engagement in rural minnesota. | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Town of Greenway | Marble, MN | Capital support to make improvements to twin lakes beach, explore trail development alongside highway 169 and upgrades to the pengilly ballfield in itasca county. | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Community and Economic Development Associates | Chatfield, MN | Project support for planning and capacity building for small communities in itasca county | Community improvement and capacity building | $125,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Bemidji State University | Bemidji, MN | Project support for organizational sustainability planning in rural minnesota | $111,850 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Bemidji State University | Bemidji, MN | Project support for organizational sustainability planning in rural minnesota | $111,850 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Center for Rural Policy & Development | Mankato, MN | Project support for capacity building to develop and disseminate rural and tribal policy research in rural minnesota | Community improvement and capacity building | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| City of Taconite | Taconite, MN | Capital support to establish a seed fund for a joint community center/fire hall, ballfield and gibbs park improvements and signage in itasca county. | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Department of Public Transformation | Granite Falls, MN | Project support for capacity building in rural minnesota | Arts, culture and humanities | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Jacobson Community Center Foundation | Jacobson, MN | Capital support for community center renovations in itasca county. | Community improvement and capacity building | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Leech Lake Financial Services Inc | Cass Lake, MN | Project support to explore and research food sovereignty, entrepreneurship, and a location for food processing and other culturally significant practices in itasca county. | Human services | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Leech Lake Financial Services Inc | Cass Lake, MN | Capital and project support to establish a seed fund for a new community center and host cultural events and activities at morse town hall in itasca county. | Human services | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Northern Community Radio Kaxe | Grand Rapids, MN | Project support for the northern community news initiative in rural minnesota | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Northland Area Family Service Center | Remer, MN | Project support for capacity building in itasca county | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Town of Lawrence | Bovey, MN | Capital support for township hall renovations, accessibility and trail improvements in itasca county. | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Anishinabe Legal Services | Cass Lake, MN | Project support for organizational capacity building in rural minnesota | $91,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Department of Public Transformation | Granite Falls, MN | Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota | Arts, culture and humanities | $90,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Bemidji State University | Bemidji, MN | Project support for indigenous students in psychology training in rural minnesota | $80,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Eldercircle | Grand Rapids, MN | Project support to continue core eldercircle and home visitor program operations, strategic planning and evaluation of internal systems over the next two years in itasca county. | Human services | $80,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Zeitgeist Center for Arts and Community | Duluth, MN | Project support to build capacity and participation in the new minnesota media arts program, which includes the minnesota media arts school and the minnesota film festival on the iron range in rural m | Arts, culture and humanities | $80,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| City of Cass Lake | Cass Lake, MN | Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota | $75,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Edge of the Wilderness Community Center | Bigfork, MN | Capital support to replace the equipment and technology in its theater in itasca county | $75,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Independent School District 2 | Hill City, MN | Project support for transition/capacity building for the early start program in itasca county | $75,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Itasca Ski & Outing Club | Coleraine, MN | Project support for small communities work in itasca county | Recreation and sports | $75,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Land Access Alliance | Finland, MN | Project support for organizational capacity building in rural minnesota | $75,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Regional Native Public Defense Corporation | Cass Lake, MN | Project support for organizational capacity building in rural minnesota | $75,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| City of Warba | Warba, MN | Capital support for community center and campground improvements in itasca county. | $73,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| First Call for Help of Itasca County | Grand Rapids, MN | Project support for financial sustainability planning and implementing a new client support model in itasca county. | Mental health and crisis intervention | $70,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Grand Portage Reservation Tribal Council | Grand Portage, MN | Project support for placemaking in rural minnesota | $70,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Regional Native Public Defense Corporation | Cass Lake, MN | Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota | $70,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| City of Warren | Warren, MN | Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota | $65,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cass Lake Rural Volunteer Fire Association | Cass Lake, MN | Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota | Public safety, disaster preparedness and relief | $62,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cass Lake Rural Volunteer Fire Association | Cass Lake, MN | Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota | Public safety, disaster preparedness and relief | $62,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| University of Minnesota Extension Service | Saint Paul, MN | Project support for community of practice work in itasca county | $62,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| All Nations Rise | Bagley, MN | Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota | Education | $60,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| All Nations Rise | Bagley, MN | Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota | Education | $60,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Bigfork Valley Foundation | Bigfork, MN | Project support for small communities work in rural in itasca county | Health care | $60,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Bigfork Valley Foundation | Bigfork, MN | Project support for small communities work in rural in itasca county | Health care | $60,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Leech Lake Area | Cass Lake, MN | Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota | $60,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Leech Lake Area | Cass Lake, MN | Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota | $60,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| City of Winnebago | Winnebago, MN | Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota. | $60,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| City of Winnebago | Winnebago, MN | Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota. | $60,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Fond Du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa | Cloquet, MN | Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota | $60,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Fond Du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa | Cloquet, MN | Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota | $60,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Grace House of Itasca County | Grand Rapids, MN | Organizational support to address homelessness and create a housing resource specialist position in itasca county. | Human services | $60,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Mahube-Otwa Community Action Partnership Inc | Detroit Lakes, MN | Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota | $60,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Mahube-Otwa Community Action Partnership Inc | Detroit Lakes, MN | Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota | $60,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Grand Rapids Economic Dev Authority | Grand Rapids, MN | Project support to conduct a transportation corridor study in itasca county | $58,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Families and Communities Together | Virginia, MN | Project support for organizational development of youth empowerment support and safety in rural minnesota | $51,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Advocates for Family Peace | Grand Rapids, MN | Project support to explore capacity building while maintaining and rebuilding core operations post-pandemic to promote safety, equity and peace to families experiencing domestic abuse in itasca county | Human services | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Bear Paws Cultural Art | Brook Park, MN | Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Bear Paws Cultural Art | Brook Park, MN | Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Leech Lake Area | Cass Lake, MN | Organizational support for professional development and to increase service capacity for the onigum unit in rural minnesota. | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| City of Akeley | Akeley, MN | Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| City of Akeley | Akeley, MN | Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| City of Calumet | Calumet, MN | Project support for small communities work in itasca county | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| City of Calumet | Calumet, MN | Project support for small communities work in itasca county | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| City of Waldorf | Waldorf, MN | Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Embarrass Region Fair Association | Embarrass, MN | Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Embarrass Region Fair Association | Embarrass, MN | Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Giiwedinong Museum and Cultural Center of the North | Park Rapids, MN | Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota | Arts, culture and humanities | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation | Grand Rapids, MN | Project support to study the impact and structure of the trails task force and continue funding trail creation and improvement in itasca county. | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Habitat for Humanity of Itasca County | Grand Rapids, MN | Project support to strengthen capacity for resource development and housing support services for families in itasca county. | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Itasca Orchestra and Strings Program | Grand Rapids, MN | Project support to explore capacity building needs and partnerships while continuing to provide orchestral music education and programming to adults and youth in itasca county. | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Minnesota Seeds of Justice | Worthington, MN | Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota | Health care | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Support Within Reach | Bemidji, MN | Organizational support to assist victims of sexual violence in itasca county. | Mental health and crisis intervention | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Town of Wirt | Wirt, MN | Capital support to renovate and upgrade the community center and playground in itasca county. | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| 4-Directions Development Inc | Red Lake, MN | Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota | $45,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| 4-Directions Development Inc | Red Lake, MN | Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota | $45,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| City of Mahnomen | Mahnomen, MN | Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota | $45,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| City of Mahnomen | Mahnomen, MN | Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota | $45,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| City of Palisade | Palisade, MN | Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota | $45,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| City of Palisade | Palisade, MN | Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota | $45,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| City of Walnut Grove | Walnut Grove, MN | Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota | $45,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Leech Lake Financial Services Inc | Cass Lake, MN | Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota | Human services | $45,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Leech Lake Financial Services Inc | Cass Lake, MN | Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota | Human services | $45,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Maji Ya Chai Land Sanctuary | Two Harbors, MN | Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota | Mental health and crisis intervention | $45,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Maji Ya Chai Land Sanctuary | Two Harbors, MN | Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota | Mental health and crisis intervention | $45,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Peacemaker Resources | Bemidji, MN | Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota | Crime and legal-related | $45,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Peacemaker Resources | Bemidji, MN | Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota | Crime and legal-related | $45,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Something Cool Incorporated | McGregor, MN | Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota | Youth development | $45,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Something Cool Incorporated | McGregor, MN | Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota | Youth development | $45,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Prairie Island Indian Community | Welch, MN | Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota | $42,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Prairie Island Indian Community | Welch, MN | Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota | $42,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Spang Township | Hill City, MN | Project support for small communities work in rural mn. | $41,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Ashby Legacy Fund | Ashby, MN | Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota | Education | $40,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| City of Nashwauk | Nashwauk, MN | Project support for small communities work in itasca county | $40,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Giiwedinong Museum and Cultural Center of the North | Park Rapids, MN | Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota | Arts, culture and humanities | $40,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Macrostie Art Center | Grand Rapids, MN | Project support to explore capacity building needs while continuing to provide visual arts and educational programming to residents in itasca county. | $40,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Mni Sota Arts | Morton, MN | Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota | $40,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Southwest Initiative Foundation | Hutchinson, MN | Project support via fiscal sponsorship for placemaking work in rural minnesota | Community improvement and capacity building | $40,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Madison Art and Innovation Center | Madison, MN | Project support for placemaking in rural minnesota | Human services | $37,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Madison Art and Innovation Center | Madison, MN | Project support for placemaking in rural minnesota | Human services | $37,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| North House Folk School | Grand Marais, MN | Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota | Education | $37,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| North House Folk School | Grand Marais, MN | Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota | Education | $37,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| City of Elmore | Elmore, MN | Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| City of Longville | Longville, MN | Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| City of Tower | Tower, MN | Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| City of Winger | Winger, MN | Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Horizon Public Health | Alexandria, MN | Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| One Heartland Inc | Willow River, MN | Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| One Heartland Inc | Willow River, MN | Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Buck Lake Improvement Club | Hibbing, MN | Project support for small communities work in itasca county | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chatfield Center for the Arts | Chatfield, MN | Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota | Arts, culture and humanities | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| City of Deer River | Deer River, MN | Project support for small communities work in itasca county | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| City of Lengby | Lengby, MN | Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Community Cafe | Grand Rapids, MN | Operating support to reduce hunger while exploring capacity building opportunities in itasca county. | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Judy Garland Children's Museum | Grand Rapids, MN | Project support to increase organizational capacity through exhibit improvements, additional program offerings, and school field trip program restructuring in itasca county. | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Marcell Family Center Inc | Marcell, MN | Project support to explore capacity building needs and continue core operations over the next two years in itasca county. | Recreation and sports | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| North Central Minnesota Farm & Antique Association | Grand Rapids, MN | Project support for small communities work in the home giving area in rural minnesota | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Oldenburg Arts and Cultural Community | Carlton, MN | Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota | Arts, culture and humanities | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| City of Pelican Rapids | Pelican Rapids, MN | Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| City of Warba | Warba, MN | Project support for small communities work in itasca county | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| City of Warba | Warba, MN | Project support for small communities work in itasca county | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Clean Up the River Environment | Montevideo, MN | Project support for capacity building in rural minnesota | Environment | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Crow River Players Inc | New London, MN | Project support for little show on the crow events in rural minnesota | Arts, culture and humanities | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Duluth-Superior Educational TV Corp | Duluth, MN | Project support to continue producing native report and capacity building/planning support to launch a first nations online hub in rural minnesota. | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Gunflint Trail Historical Society | Grand Marais, MN | Project support for placemaking in rural minnesota | Arts, culture and humanities | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lake of the Woods Economic Development Authority | Baudette, MN | Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| New London Arts & Culture Alliance Inc | New London, MN | Project support for strategic planning in rural minnesota | Arts, culture and humanities | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Second Harvest North Central Food Bank | Grand Rapids, MN | Project support for raising awareness of rural hunger in itasca county | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Warroad Community Development | Warroad, MN | Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota. | Community improvement and capacity building | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Breitung Township | Soudan, MN | Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| City of Baudette | Baudette, MN | Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| City of Buhl | Buhl, MN | Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| City of Chisholm | Minnesota, MN | Donation in support of commemorative work in rural minnesota | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| City of Deer River | Deer River, MN | Project support for small communities work in itasca county | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| City of Deer River | Deer River, MN | Project support for rural placemaking work in itasca county | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| City of Finlayson | Finlayson, MN | Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| City of Green Isle | Green Isle, MN | Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| City of Lanesboro | Lanesboro, MN | Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| City of Lengby | Lengby, MN | Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| City of Littlefork | Littlefork, MN | Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| City of McKinley | McKinley, MN | Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| City of Waldorf | Waldorf, MN | Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Minnesota Children's Press | Grand Marais, MN | Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Minnesota Discovery Center | Chisholm, MN | Donation in support of commemorative work in rural minnesota | Education | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Northern Itasca Joint Powers Board | Marcell, MN | Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Oldenburg Arts and Cultural Community | Carlton, MN | Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota | Arts, culture and humanities | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| United Way of 1000 Lakes | Grand Rapids, MN | Project support to sustain core operations while building capacity by advancing volunteer engagement and facilitating a two-generation approach across the itasca county region. | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| City of Marble | Marble, MN | Project support for small communities work in itasca county | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Greater Minnesota Housing Fund | Saint Paul, MN | Project support for the heading home minnesota funders collaborative's work to reduce and end homelessness in rural minnesota | Housing and shelter | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Horizon Public Health | Alexandria, MN | Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Independent School District 319 | Nashwauk, MN | Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Northeast Service Cooperative | Mountain Iron, MN | Project support for professional mentoring and strategic planning in rural minnesota | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Northern Minnesota Public Televison Inc | Bemidji, MN | Operating support for programming and services in the northern rural region of minnesota. | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Blackduck Area Seniors | Blackduck, MN | Project support for small communities work in itasca county area | $14,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Minnesota Council On Foundations | Minneapolis, MN | Project support for annual membership in rural minnesota | $13,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Minnesota Council On Foundations | Minneapolis, MN | Project support for annual membership in rural minnesota | $12,250 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Ardenhurst Township | Northome, MN | Capital support to add signage and make community center renovations in itasca county. | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| City of Blackduck | Blackduck, MN | Project support for small communities work in itasca county area | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| City of Richville | Richville, MN | Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation | Grand Rapids, MN | Matching gift contribution in itasca county | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Grove City Area Living at Home Block Nurse Program | Grove City, MN | Project support for placemaking in rural minnesota | Health care | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Yes Network | Saint Cloud, MN | Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Itasca County Family YMCA Inc | Grand Rapids, MN | Matching gift contribution in itasca county | $7,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| City of Kinney | Kinney, MN | Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Itasca County Family YMCA Inc | Grand Rapids, MN | Matching gift contribution in itasca county | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Reif Arts Council | Grand Rapids, MN | Matching gift contribution in itasca county | Arts, culture and humanities | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation | Grand Rapids, MN | Matching gift contribution in itasca county | $3,400 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Edge of the Wilderness Community Center | Bigfork, MN | Matching gift contribution in itasca county | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Initiative Foundation | Little Falls, MN | Matching gift contribution | Community improvement and capacity building | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Macrostie Art Center | Grand Rapids, MN | Matching gift contribution in itasca county | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Reif Arts Council | Grand Rapids, MN | Matching gift contribution in itasca county | Arts, culture and humanities | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Austin Symphony Orchestra Society Inc | Austin, MN | Matching gift contribution | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Bemidji State University Foundation | Bemidji, MN | Matching gift contribution | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation | Grand Rapids, MN | Matching gift contribution in itasca county | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Itasca Life Options | Grand Rapids, MN | Matching gift contribution in itasca county | Human services | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Macrostie Art Center | Grand Rapids, MN | Matching gift contribution in itasca county | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Riverland Community College Foundation | Austin, MN | Matching gift contribution | Recreation and sports | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Second Harvest Northland | Grand Rapids, MN | Matching gift contribution in itasca county | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Tofte Lake Center Inc | Ely, MN | Matching gift contribution | Arts, culture and humanities | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| United Way of 1000 Lakes | Grand Rapids, MN | Matching gift contribution in itasca county | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Austin Area Commission for the Arts | Austin, MN | Matching gift contribution | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Macphail Center for Music | Minneapolis, MN | Matching gift contribution | Arts, culture and humanities | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Minnesota Orchestral Association | Minneapolis, MN | Matching gift contribution in itasca county | Arts, culture and humanities | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Second Harvest Northland | Grand Rapids, MN | Matching gift contribution in itasca county | $1,300 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Boys Club of Duluth Inc | Duluth, MN | Matching gift contribution in itasca county | Youth development | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation | Grand Rapids, MN | Matching gift contribution in itasca county | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation | Grand Rapids, MN | Matching gift contribution in itasca county | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Itasca Community College Foundation | Grand Rapids, MN | Matching gift contribution in itasca county | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Itasca County Family YMCA Inc | Grand Rapids, MN | Matching gift contribution in itasca county | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Parenting Resource Center Inc | Austin, MN | Matching gift contribution | Human services | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Saint Paul, MN | Matching gift contribution | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Second Harvest North Central Food Bank | Grand Rapids, MN | Matching gift contribution in itasca county | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| United Way of Mower County Inc | Austin, MN | Matching gift contribution | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Matching gift contribution | Education | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Forward Health Foundation | Deer River, MN | Matching gift contribution in itasca county | Human services | $800 | apps.irs.gov |
| Itasca County Family YMCA Inc | Grand Rapids, MN | Matching gift contribution in itasca county | $800 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Itasca County Family YMCA Inc | Grand Rapids, MN | Matching gift contribution in itasca county | $800 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Itasca County Family YMCA Inc | Grand Rapids, MN | Matching gift contribution in itasca county | $800 | apps.irs.gov | |
| United Way of 1000 Lakes | Grand Rapids, MN | Matching gift contribution in itasca county | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $800 | apps.irs.gov |
| Itasca Youth for Christ | Grand Rapids, MN | Matching gift contribution in itasca county | $700 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Grand Itasca Foundation | Grand Rapids, MN | Matching gift contribution in itasca county | Health care | $600 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kootasca Community Action Inc | Grand Rapids, MN | Matching gift contribution in itasca county | $600 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Ann Bancroft Foundation | St Paul, MN | Matching gift contribution | Civil rights, social action and advocacy | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Bigfork Valley Foundation | Bigfork, MN | Matching gift contribution in itasca county | Health care | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cultural Wellness Center | Minneapolis, MN | Matching gift contribution | Health care | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation | Grand Rapids, MN | Matching gift contribution in itasca county | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Northern Itasca Emergency Food Shelf | Bigfork, MN | Matching gift contribution in itasca county | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Penumbra Theatre Company Inc | Saint Paul, MN | Matching gift contribution | Arts, culture and humanities | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Walker West Music Academy | Saint Paul, MN | Matching gift contribution | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Northern Community Radio Kaxe | Grand Rapids, MN | Matching gift contribution in itasca county | $480 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Grace House of Itasca County | Grand Rapids, MN | Matching gift contribution in itasca county | Human services | $400 | apps.irs.gov |
| Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation | Grand Rapids, MN | Matching gift contribution in itasca county | $400 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation | Grand Rapids, MN | Matching gift contribution in itasca county | $400 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation | Grand Rapids, MN | Matching gift contribution in itasca county | $400 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Habitat for Humanity of Itasca County | Grand Rapids, MN | Matching gift contribution in itasca county | $400 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Itasca Community College Foundation | Grand Rapids, MN | Matching gift contribution in itasca county | $400 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Itasca County Family YMCA Inc | Grand Rapids, MN | Matching gift contribution in itasca county | $400 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Itasca Water Legacy Partnership | Grand Rapids, MN | Matching gift contribution in itasca county | Environment | $400 | apps.irs.gov |
| Reif Arts Council | Grand Rapids, MN | Matching gift contribution in itasca county | Arts, culture and humanities | $400 | apps.irs.gov |
| Northern Community Radio Kaxe | Grand Rapids, MN | Matching gift contribution in itasca county | $360 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Advocates for Family Peace | Grand Rapids, MN | Matching gift contribution in itasca county | Human services | $300 | apps.irs.gov |
| Habitat for Humanity of Itasca County | Grand Rapids, MN | Matching gift contribution in itasca county | $300 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Macrostie Art Center | Grand Rapids, MN | Matching gift contribution in itasca county | $300 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Native Governance Center | Minneapolis, MN | Matching gift contribution | Human services | $300 | apps.irs.gov |
| Grace House of Itasca County | Grand Rapids, MN | Matching gift contribution in itasca county | Human services | $200 | apps.irs.gov |
| Grand Itasca Foundation | Grand Rapids, MN | Matching gift contribution in itasca county | Health care | $200 | apps.irs.gov |
| Grand Rapids-Greenway Swim Associates Inc | Grand Rapids, MN | Matching gift contribution in itasca county | Youth development | $200 | apps.irs.gov |
| Itasca County Family YMCA Inc | Grand Rapids, MN | Matching gift contribution in itasca county | $200 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Macrostie Art Center | Grand Rapids, MN | Matching gift contribution in itasca county | $200 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Minnesota Public Radio | Saint Paul, MN | Matching gift contribution | Arts, culture and humanities | $200 | apps.irs.gov |
| New Beginnings Pregnancy Care Center | Grand Rapids, MN | Matching gift contribution in itasca county | Human services | $200 | apps.irs.gov |
| Reif Arts Council | Grand Rapids, MN | Matching gift contribution in itasca county | Arts, culture and humanities | $200 | apps.irs.gov |
| Reif Arts Council | Grand Rapids, MN | Matching gift contribution in itasca county | Arts, culture and humanities | $200 | apps.irs.gov |
| Second Harvest North Central Food Bank | Grand Rapids, MN | Matching gift contribution in itasca county | $200 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Second Harvest North Central Food Bank | Grand Rapids, MN | Matching gift contribution in itasca county | $200 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Second Harvest Northland | Grand Rapids, MN | Matching gift contribution in itasca county | $200 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Second Harvest Northland | Grand Rapids, MN | Matching gift contribution in itasca county | $200 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Tusen Tack | Braham, MN | Matching gift contribution | $200 | apps.irs.gov | |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Matching gift contribution in itasca county | Education | $200 | apps.irs.gov |
| Second Harvest Northland | Duluth, MN | Matching gift contribution | $150 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Bi-County Community Action Programs Inc | Bemidji, MN | Matching gift contribution | Human services | $100 | apps.irs.gov |
| Friends of Sax-Zim Bog | Duluth, MN | Matching gift contribution | $100 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Friends of Sax-Zim Bog | Duluth, MN | Matching gift contribution | $100 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Headwaters Foundation for Justice | Minneapolis, MN | Matching gift contribution | $100 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Itasca Orchestra and Strings Program | Grand Rapids, MN | Matching gift contribution in itasca county | $100 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Itasca Youth for Christ | Grand Rapids, MN | Matching gift contribution in itasca county | $100 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Mahube-Otwa Community Action Partnership Inc | Detroit Lakes, MN | Matching gift contribution | $100 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Northwoods Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers Program | Bemidji, MN | Matching gift contribution | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $100 | apps.irs.gov |
| Second Harvest Northland | Duluth, MN | Matching gift contribution | $100 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Second Harvest Northland | Grand Rapids, MN | Matching gift contribution | $70 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Special Olympics Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN | Matching gift contribution | $50 | apps.irs.gov |
Causes funded
From grants whose recipient has a cause.
| Cause | Granted |
|---|---|
| Human services | $710,300 |
| Health care | $681,800 |
| Arts, culture and humanities | $678,500 |
| Community improvement and capacity building | $593,000 |
| Education | $409,200 |
| Housing and shelter | $350,000 |
| Mental health and crisis intervention | $210,000 |
| Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $196,400 |
States funded
| Recipient state | Granted |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | $14,320,858 |
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Updated November 13, 2025. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.