Foundations that fund animal welfare in Minnesota
These 25 foundations made grants to animal welfare in Minnesota in the most recent IRS filing I have for each. None of them ticked the box for giving only to preselected organizations, and each filing gives application instructions or a website. That doesn't prove a foundation takes applications, and some on this list may not. The text below is copied from the filings, most of them for tax year 2024, so check a foundation's website or call before you apply.
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Frances Curran Foundation Agency Co Cetera
- $10,000 to Ruff Start Rescue, Princeton: Program support
- $10,000 to Save A Bull Rescue, Minneapolis: Program support
- $10,000 to Animal Humane Society, Golden Valley: Spay/neuter program
How to apply: Application Form
Deadlines: April 1: September 1:
Restrictions: MN 501(c)(3) Animal Welfare
Fred C and Katherine B Andersen Foundation
- $290,000 to Minnesota Zoo Foundation, Apple Valley: Program or project
- $125,000 to Animal Humane Society, Golden Valley: General operating
- $35,000 to Como Friends, Saint Paul: General operating
How to apply: The foundation mission, funding priorities, and application can be found at fkandersen.org
Deadlines: March 30, june 30, and october 30
Restrictions: Organizations seeking funding must be 501(c)(3) public nonprofit organizations. Endowment funding does not fall within the guidelines of the foundation. The foundation also does not provide funding to individuals, political campaigns,...
Eric Holby Animal Welfare Foundation
- $2,000 to The Mower County Humane Society, Austin: Program Support
- $1,500 to International Wolf Center, Ely: Program Support
- $1,000 to Leech Lake Legacy, Cass Lake: Program Support
How to apply: A letter of request detailing the organization's need and usage of the contribution. Also, a copy of thier irs 501(c)(3) exemption letter.
Deadlines: Before october of each year.
Restrictions: Awards will be considered only for the welfare of animals and enviornment.
Pentair Foundation
- $25,000 to Great River Greening, Saint Paul: Cash Contribution
- $11,000 to Great River Greening, Saint Paul: Matching Gift
How to apply: N a
Deadlines: N a
Restrictions: N a
Martha Morse Beck Von Peccoz Animal Plc
- $20,000 to Wildwoods, Duluth: Unrestricted general
- $6,000 to The Wildcat Sanctuary, Sandstone: Unrestricted general
How to apply: Email to bpeppey@ppp-ltd.com
Deadlines: Nov 30th
Restrictions: Charitable organizations whose objective is love, care and protection of animals
Athwin Foundation C/O Ctr for Organizational Development
- $15,000 to Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, Roseville Mn: General operating
- $5,000 to Great River Greening, St Paul Mn: General operating
How to apply: The foundation requires that applicants prove their 501(c)(3) status. Applicants are expected to submit a written outline of the project for which they want a grant. The outline should be supported by financial and timing details where possible. At times, those materials are...
Deadlines: Letters of inquiry are due march 1st and october 1st.
Restrictions: There are no established restrictions or limitations on awards, although since the passage of the revenue act of 1969, the foundation has not made any grants to individuals because of the follow-up requirements in that law and within the...
Hardenbergh Foundation
- $10,000 to Como Friends, Saint Paul: General operating
- $10,000 to Great River Greening, Saint Paul: General operating
How to apply: Grant requests must include a succinct 3-5 page letter providing information about the organization, financial statement (or form 990) and copy of irs determination letter
Deadlines: October 15th
Restrictions: See footnotes
Sewell Family Foundation
- $11,000 to Animal Humane Society, Golden Valley: Community service
- $2,500 to Ruff Start Rescue, Princeton: Community service
How to apply: Tax-exempt letter, past and present info on programs, budget, etc.
Mortenson Family Foundation
- $5,000 to Minnesota Zoo Foundation, Apple Valley: Unrestricted
- $5,000 to Minnesota Zoo Foundation, Apple Valley: Unrestricted
How to apply: Online application forms may be found at www.mortensonfamily.org
Deadlines: Submission deadlines vary
Restrictions: Guidelines may be found at www.mortensonfamily.org
Connexus Energy Foundation
- $5,000 to Great River Greening, St Paul: Donation
- $1,500 to Northwoods Humane Society, Wyoming: Donation
How to apply: The application form is available on the website of connexus energy at: https://www.connexusenergy.com/about-us/our-community/donation-requests
Deadlines: None - accepting applications year round
Restrictions: Contributions will not be made to the following: religious, political, veteran, and fraternal organizations, except for programs such organizations sponsor for direct benefit to the community and not for themselves; individual sports and...
Bame Foundation
- $5,000 to Como Friends, St Paul: Charitable gift
- $1,400 to Tracy Area Animal Rescue, Stayton: Charitable gift
How to apply: Online grant application
Deadlines: Requests submitted minimum 60 days prior to event
Ritt Family Foundation
- $2,000 to Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, Roseville: General fund
- $2,000 to Como Friends, St Paul: General fund
How to apply: Written request with purpose of grant amount and exempt status.
Deadlines: Not listed; 501(c)3 organization; preferred: north star bank's cra delineated area;
Restrictions: Preferred: involvement of children; matching programs; work as concomitant of match.
Slaggie Family Foundation
- $1,500 to Winona Area Humane Society, Winona: General support
- $1,000 to Minnesota Zoo Foundation, Apple Valley: General support
How to apply: Application available via email or by calling office. Include letter stating request, organization status and ein
Deadlines: No due date
The Allstate Foundation
- $1,000 to Pause 4 Paws, Plymouth: Agent - individual hh
- $1,000 to Spots Last Stop Inc, Prior Lake: Employee helping hands
How to apply: Letter of proposal
Deadlines: Proposal reviewed as received
Restrictions: Must be within the united states
Midcontinent Foundation
- $1,000 to Great River Rescue, Bemidji: Some jackpine trees need to be removed so we can create a 2-acre area for dogs to run,...
- $1,000 to Humane Society of the Lakes, Detroit Lakes: The humane society of the lakes (hsl) requests a grant to replace outdated security...
How to apply: Letter including description of intended use, address, and telephone number of organization.
Deadlines: Foundation board meets semi-annually
The Sauer Family Foundation
- $225,000 to Canine Inspired Change, Saint Paul: None
How to apply: Applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations that have programs and use funding to improve the lives of disadvantaged children and their families.
Deadlines: Call the foundation office before applying for funding.
Restrictions: State of minnesota. Check our website for current funding priorities.
The Lucille and Bruce Lambert Charitable Foundation Inc
- $60,000 to Dogs & Cats of the Dominican Republic Inc, St Paul: General Expenses
How to apply: any reasonable form
Cargill Foundation
- $45,000 to Minnesota Zoo Foundation, Apple Valley: Minnesota zoo fund
How to apply: Https://www.cargill.com/about/community/cargill-foundation-headquarters
Roger L & Agnes C Dell Charitable Trust
- $25,000 to Otter Tail County Humane Society, Fergus Falls: General Operations
How to apply: Application should be submitted in written form outlining the nature of the request.
Restrictions: The trust has limited the geographic area of its program mainly to Fergus Falls MN and the surrounding area.
Hugh J Andersen Foundation
- $21,000 to Como Friends, St Paul: General operating support
How to apply: The annual report, application form and guidelines furnished upon request and available at www.srinc.biz/foundations/hugh-j-andersen-foundation/publi cations/
Deadlines: March 15, june 15, august 15, and november 15
Restrictions: The primary geographic focus is the st. Croix valley. This area includes washington county in minnesota and pierce, polk, and st. Croix counties in wisconsin. The secondary geographic focus is the st. Paul, minnesota metropolitan area.
The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation
- $20,000 to Minnesota Zoo Foundation, Apple Valley: Human services
How to apply: See grant application guidelines at www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org
Deadlines: See grant application guidelines at www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org
Restrictions: See grant application guidelines at www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org
Felburn Foundation
- $15,000 to Trumpeter Swan Society, Plymouth: Operational expenses and program support
How to apply: In writing, with descriptions of the applicant and of the purpose or project for which the request is being made, a copy of the applicant's 501(c)(3) letter, and a statement (in a form provided by the foundation) that grant funds will be used exclusively for tax permissible...
The Luther Family Foundation
- $10,000 to Minnesota Zoo Foundation, Apple Valley: General
How to apply: Requests for contributions should contain a brief description of the applicant and proposed use of the funds.
Friedlander Family Fund
- $10,000 to International Wolf Center, Minneapolis: General fund
How to apply: A simple one page letter is most effective
Restrictions: Mostly greater cincinnati area prefer human services
Van Sloun Foundation C/O Baldwin Brothers LLC
- $10,000 to Great River Greening, St Paul: Unrestricted
How to apply: Letter requesting funds with intended use
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