Foundations that fund civil rights in Minnesota
These 23 foundations made grants to civil rights 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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The Mcknight Foundation
- $400,000 to Citizens Utility Board of Minnesota, St Paul: for general operating support
- $225,000 to Comunidades Organizando El Poder Y La Accion Latina Copal Education, Minneapolis: to expand the Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers research to inform changes to...
- $100,000 to Jewish Community Action, St Paul: for general operating support
How to apply: Please see the end of the return for the additional attachments containing the information for Lines 2b - 2d.
Fr Bigelow Foundation
- $30,000 to Comunidades Organizando El Poder Y La Accion Latina Copal, Minneapolis: Latine worker empowerment
- $30,000 to United Hmong With Disabilities Inc, Saint Paul: General operating support
- $30,000 to Love First, Saint Paul: Love first - addressing home displacement increases
How to apply: Before applying, all interested applicants are encouraged to email a member of our grants team to ensure that the grant program fits your needs.
Deadlines: We have two grant rounds each year. Key application dates can be found on our website.
Restrictions: Our primary geographic focus is the greater saint paul metropolitan area, which includes dakota, ramsey and washington counties, with a particular emphasis on serving people who live or work in the city of saint paul. F.r. Bigelow...
Hugh J Andersen Foundation
- $75,000 to Ann Bancroft Foundation, St Paul: General operating support
- $30,000 to Pacer Center, Minneapolis: Kids against bullying & count me in
- $25,000 to Philanthrofund Foundation, Minneapolis: East metro and st croix cap. Build
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.
Mortenson Family Foundation
- $30,000 to Comunidades Organizando El Poder Y La Accion Latina (Copal), Minneapolis: Unrestricted
- $30,000 to Somali Youth and Family Development Center, Minneapolis: Somfams east african youth education
- $25,000 to Urban Bird Collective, Saint Paul: 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
Fred C and Katherine B Andersen Foundation
- $125,000 to Pacer Center Inc, Bloomington: Program or project
- $40,000 to Ann Bancroft Foundation, St 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,...
Mardag Foundation
- $25,000 to Indian Child Welfare Law Center, Minneapolis: Supporting the work of the icwa law center
- $20,000 to Hands of Hope Resource Center Inc, Little Falls: Bilingual advocate
How to apply: Before applying, all interested applicants are encouraged to email a member of our grants team to ensure that the grant program fits your needs.
Deadlines: We have two grant rounds each year. Key application dates can be found on our website.
Restrictions: Grants are made to organizations located within or serving the residents of the state of minnesota. Mardag foundation funds projects and programs that improve the lives of children, youth and families; supports projects and programs that...
Minnesota Power Foundation
- $10,000 to Men As Peacemakers, Duluth: Foundation grant
- $5,000 to Hands of Hope Resource Center, Little Falls: Foundation grant
How to apply: Applicants must submit the following information: organization: provide the organization's name and address, plus contact person's name, title and telephone number. Also include the organization's web site and contact's e-mail address if applicable. Organization history: include...
Deadlines: Grant applications are accepted and reviewed throughout the year.
Restrictions: The minnesota power foundation is committed to improving the quality of life in the communities where the company conducts business. The minnesota power foundation focuses its giving in the following areas: education environment community...
The Bush Foundation
- $150,000 to Philanthrofund Foundation, Minneapolis: This ecosystem grant provides general operating support for the pfund foundation to help...
How to apply: Varies by program, please see our website
Deadlines: Varies by program, please see our website.
Restrictions: Varies by program, please see our website.
The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation
- $120,000 to Pacer Center Inc, Minneapolis: 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
Robert & Helen Remick Ch Foundation
- $70,000 to Southwest Crisis Center, Worthington: Youth/victim services
How to apply: Please address and mail four copies of the completed application to the organization address. Application can be found at remickfoundation.com.
Deadlines: Posted on organization's website - 4 grant cycles per year.
Restrictions: Grant applications will be considered from organizations whose projects are designed to benefit the greater windom area. Eligible organizations include: 1) tax-exempt 501(c) (3) organizations 2) units of government (cities, townships,...
Donaldson Foundation
- $30,000 to Pacer Center Inc, Bloomington: Contribution provided
How to apply: The Common Application is accepted. The only formality is a written proposal containing: A description of the organization and its purposes; A list officers and directors; A description of the program or project for which the grant is requested; A discussion of current progress...
Restrictions: We do not give grants to individuals to organizations for religious purposes to groups that exist to influence specific legislation or to associations that participate or intervene in political campaigns. Applicants must qualify for tax...
Albert & Anne Mansfield Foundation C/O Jeffrey Hopmayer
- $25,000 to Jewish Community Action, St Paul: General support
How to apply: Applications should be submitted in writing.
Target Foundation
- $15,000 to Comunidades Organizando El Poder Y La Accion Latina Copal Education, Minneapolis: Economic opportunity - hometown
How to apply: See our focus areas at: https://corporate.target.com/sustainability-governance/target-foundation
Deadlines: See our focus areas at web address above
Restrictions: See our focus areas at web address above
Infinite Campus Foundation
- $10,000 to Pacer Center Inc, Minneapolis: Support ongoing activities
How to apply: Interested applicants should submit the application online at: https://www.infinitecampus.com/company/the-infinite-campus-foundation
Deadlines: Not applicable.
Restrictions: Not applicable.
Paddock Foundation
- $10,000 to Pacer Center, Minneapolis: General fund
How to apply: Verbal
The Musser Fund
- $10,000 to Hands of Hope Resource Center, Little Falls: General operating
How to apply: Letter form with copy of exemption attached
The Walser Foundation
- $10,000 to Ann Bancroft Foundation, St Paul: Annual celebration sponsor - adventurer level
How to apply: Letter of inquiry to nancy warner, foundation director - grant report form. Event sponsorship application - online form.
Deadlines: May 15th & october 15th
Restrictions: Organizations are limited to one application per year.
Mike & Linda Fiterman Family Foundation
- $5,000 to Pacer Center, Minneapolis: Public support
How to apply: Application forms are available by contacting person indicated in 2a
Deadlines: Applications are accepted at any time
Restrictions: No grants will be approved for individuals, lobbying or advocacy groups
Athwin Foundation C/O Ctr for Organizational Development
- $5,000 to Ann Bancroft Foundation, St Paul: 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...
Russell T Lund Charitable Trust
- $4,000 to Pacer Center, Minneapolis: General operating
How to apply: Letter request
Deadlines: Applications may be submitted at any time
Restrictions: Religious, charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes within the united states.
John H & Kathleen H Schneider Family Foundation Inc
- $2,000 to Prolife Across America, Minneapolis: General
How to apply: No specific form required; application should be in writing
John Sluck & Anita Sluck Foundation
- $2,000 to Minnesota Right To Life, Burnsville: Protect the unborn babies
How to apply: Not yet established
Deadlines: Not yet established
Restrictions: Not yet established
The Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation
- $1,000 to Ann Bancroft Foundation, Saint Paul: Mn girls imagine something bigger
How to apply: Summary form of the history and purpose of the organization, copy of irc section 501(c)(3) status letter, specific project or program that funds will be allocated to, and if funds are to be used for operating or non-operating expenses.
Deadlines: Most foundation activity takes place prior to end of calendar year
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