Foundations that fund disease and disability groups in Minnesota
These 23 foundations made grants to disease and disability groups 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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Pediatric Epilepsy Research Foundat
- $50,000 to Child Neurology Society, Roseville: Research
- $50,000 to Child Neurology Society, Roseville: Research
- $25,000 to Child Neurology Society, Roseville: Research
How to apply: Applicants should contact the foundation to obtain their application forms and a listing of required materials.
Restrictions: Restrictions on awards:awards are for research in the fields of pediatric epilepsy and neurology research only.
Fred C and Katherine B Andersen Foundation
- $100,000 to Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Upper Midwest, Minneapolis: General operating
- $80,000 to Minnesota Autism Center, Minnetonka: Program or project
- $25,000 to Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota, Bloomington: Program or project
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,...
The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation
- $40,000 to Angel Foundation, Mendota Heights: Human services
- $10,000 to A Breath of Hope Lung Foundation, Wayzata: Health
- $5,000 to Angel Foundation, Mendota Heights: 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
Mardag Foundation
- $20,000 to Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota, Saint Paul: Down syndrome association of minnesota general operating support
- $20,000 to Lighthouse Center for Vital Living, Duluth: General operating support for lighthouse older adult services
- $1,000 to Eye-Link Foundation, Brooklyn Park: Eye-link minnesota general operating funds
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...
Connexus Energy Foundation
- $2,500 to Angel Foundation, Mendota Heights: Donation
- $1,000 to Autism Opportunities Foundation, Minnetonka: 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...
Fr Bigelow Foundation
- $30,000 to Minnesota Deaf Muslim Community, Saint Paul: General operating support
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...
Bame Foundation
- $29,260 to Angel Foundation, Mendota Heights: Charitable gift
How to apply: Online grant application
Deadlines: Requests submitted minimum 60 days prior to event
Arie and Ida Crown Memorial
- $25,000 to Starkey Hearing Foundation, Minneapolis: General operating
How to apply: Visit https://www.crownfamilyphilanthropies.org to apply online
Deadlines: Visit https://www.crownfamilyphilanthropies.org for more information
Restrictions: Visit https://www.crownfamilyphilanthropies.org for more information
Hugh J Andersen Foundation
- $7,500 to Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota, Bloomington: Camp oz
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.
Edina Realty Foundation
- $3,000 to Angel Foundation, Mendota Heights: Assistance to the disadvantaged
How to apply: Completed grant and tax determination letter
The Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation
- $2,500 to Joy Collaborative, Minneapolis: General operating support
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
Joseph P Heenan Family Foundation Inc
- $2,500 to Angel Foundation, Mendota Heights: Educational
How to apply: Send a letter explaining the request for funding and attach proof of 501(c)(3) public charity status.
Deadlines: There are no submission deadlines.
Restrictions: Foundation limits funds to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Sweitzer Foundation
- $2,500 to Spinal Cord Society, Fergus Falls: General operating
How to apply: Application may be in letter form outlining request with irs exemption
Deadlines: Requests received prior to march 1 will be reviewed at annual meeting
The Joseph Durda Foundation
- $2,000 to Joy Collaborative, Minneapolis: To provide general operating/program support funds.
How to apply: Requests can be made only by a letter describing the need for a grant. A copy of the grant applicant's irs notice of tax-exempt status must be attached to the letter. Requests can also be made via the organization's website at josephdurdafoundation.org
Deadlines: November 1 of the current calendar year
Restrictions: The foundation will only make contributions to non-profit, tax-exempt entities registered within the state of minnesota and described in section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code, which are public charities (i.e., not private...
Riverway Foundation
- $2,000 to Angel Foundation, Mendota Heights: General funding
How to apply: Letter format/statement including copy of irs determination letter
Restrictions: Trust is operated exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational purposes within the meaning of i.r.c. 170(c) and 501(c). The trusst will fund grants to organizations which are exempt from federal income...
Ja Wedum Foundation
- $2,000 to Angel Foundation, Mendota Heights: General operating
How to apply: Resume of academic qualifications or standard grant application
Restrictions: Preference is given to geographical markets where the foundation operates and owns real estate.
Carl and Aune Lind Family Foundation
- $2,000 to Angel Foundation, St Paul: General
How to apply: No specific form, information, or material required
Warm Blanket Hugs
- $1,800 to Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota, Bloomington: Program support
How to apply: Applicants can request a blanket to be sent to someone in the hospital by completing the form on our website, or by sending a request to the email address above.
Goodin Company Foundation
- $1,000 to Ride-on 4 Carrie, Rogers: Program support
How to apply: There is no formal document that must be submitted. There is a request form that is completed by the foundation for each request received. This form is kept on file with a copy of the award check.
Restrictions: Funds are awarded to 501(c)(3) public charity organizations only.
Salem Foundation Inc
- $1,000 to Angel Foundation, Mendota Heights: Social services program support
How to apply: Letter form and include copy of irs determination letter
Restrictions: Grants are to be expended for charitable, literary, educational, religious, and scientific organizations.
Benton Telecommunications Foundation
- $1,000 to Angel Foundation, Mendota Heights: Provide for needs of low income cancer patients
How to apply: Must submit a detailed description of the individual or organization and the proposed activities and purposes of the organization and individual. Application forms can be found on the foundation's website, which is www.bentontelecomfoundation.org.
Restrictions: 501(c)(3) organizations; federal, state or local governmental agency or board; churches; individual grants for travel, study, or similar purposes; disaster relief or individual economic relief as described in treasury regulations section...
The Ruvo Family Foundation
- $1,000 to Starkey Hearing Foundation, Minneapolis: To give the gift of hearing to children and adults around the world.
How to apply: Applicants should write a letter stating the name, tax identification number, IRS status, and purpose of the amount requested.
Deadlines: None.
Restrictions: None.
Walter C Rasmussen - Northeast Bank Foundation
- $1,000 to Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance, Roseville: Community development
How to apply: A single page proposal including the following: amount of money requested how the funds will be used total project budget (if applicable) a description of how the proposal meets the walter c. Rasmussen-northeast bank foudation's funding priorities.
Deadlines: September 15
Restrictions: State of minnesota only
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