Foundations that fund human services in Minnesota
These 25 foundations made grants to human services 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 Richard M Schulze Family Foundation
- $150,000 to Ywca Minneapolis, Minneapolis: Education
- $135,000 to Project for Pride in Living Inc, Minneapolis: Human services
- $100,000 to Way To Grow, Minneapolis: Education
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
Fr Bigelow Foundation
- $75,000 to Family Values for Life, Saint Paul: Capital project to support program expansion
- $75,000 to Amherst H Wilder Foundation, Saint Paul: Child development center capital improvement grant
- $40,000 to Tiwahe Foundation, 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...
Mortenson Family Foundation
- $75,000 to Way To Grow, Minneapolis: Unrestricted
- $60,000 to Amherst H Wilder Foundation, Saint Paul: Saint paul promise neighborhood
- $55,000 to East Phillips Neighborhood Institute, Minneapolis: 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
The Mcknight Foundation
- $500,000 to Project for Pride in Living Inc, Minneapolis: for the RE-Seed program, a small property re-positioning revolving fund
- $250,000 to Project for Pride in Living Inc, Minneapolis: for general operating support
- $250,000 to Hourcar, Saint 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.
Hugh J Andersen Foundation
- $200,000 to Solid Ground, White Bear Lake: East metro expansion and remodel
- $98,000 to Familymeans, Stillwater: General operating support
- $95,000 to Clare Housing, Minneapolis: Clare apartments renovations
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.
Fred C and Katherine B Andersen Foundation
- $2,600,000 to Presbyterian Homes Foundation, Roseville: Capital campaign
- $1,625,000 to Solid Ground, White Bear Lake: Program or project
- $806,780 to Valley Outreach, Stillwater: 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
- $50,000 to Young Womens Christian Association, Duluth: Spirit valley capital projects
- $50,000 to Divine Konnections Inc, Duluth: Annie's house expansion phase 2
- $25,000 to Conexiones, Morris: Conexiones applications
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...
The Sauer Family Foundation
- $242,560 to Foster Advocates, St Paul: None
- $191,000 to Amherst H Wilder Foundation, Saint Paul: None
- $185,000 to Way To Grow, Minneapolis: 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.
Andersen Corporate Foundation
- $45,000 to Familymeans, Stillwater: FamilyMeans General Operating Support
- $35,000 to Solid Ground, White Bear Lake: Capital Request for Solid Ground
- $31,000 to Community Thread, Stillwater: General operations including the Bayport Senior Center
How to apply: Grant guidelines and the grant application can be found at: https://www.andersenwindows.com/about/community/ applications must be submitted online.
Deadlines: March 1-31 and august 1-31 annually
Restrictions: Visit website for restrictions and limitations
Edina Realty Foundation
- $50,000 to Avivo, Minneapolis: Assistance to the disadvantaged
- $4,577 to The Link, Minneapolis: Assistance to the disadvantaged
- $4,500 to The Dwelling Place, Columbia Heights: Assistance to the disadvantaged
How to apply: Completed grant and tax determination letter
Hardenbergh Foundation
- $177,000 to Canvas Health, Oakdale: Building improvements &
- $125,000 to Merrick Community Services, Saint Paul: Technology upgrades
- $100,000 to Solid Ground, White Bear: East metro place capital
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
The Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation
- $30,000 to Neighborhood Development Center, St Paul: General operating support
- $30,000 to Neighborhood Development Center, Saint Paul: Revitalizing frogtown capital campaign- pmt 5 of 5
- $25,000 to Youthlink, 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
Target Foundation
- $200,000 to Neighborhood Development Center Inc, Saint Paul: Economic opportunity - hometown
- $200,000 to Urban League Twin Cities, Minneapolis: Economic opportunity - hometown
- $200,000 to Native Governance Center, Minneapolis: Economic opportunity - hometown (ecosystem)
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
The Walser Foundation
- $22,000 to Fraser, Minneapolis: 11 days of giving match and grant
- $15,000 to Urban League Twin Cities, Minneapolis: Unity ball 2023 sponsorship
- $15,000 to Way To Grow, Minneapolis: Grant - great by eight
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.
Linsmayer James B Fdn Tr-Main
- $20,000 to Open Arms of Minnesota Inc, Minneapolis: General operating
- $15,000 to Way To Grow, Minneapolis: General operating
- $15,000 to Think Small, Saint Paul: General operating
How to apply: Letter form
Connexus Energy Foundation
- $15,250 to Alexandra House, Blaine: Donation
- $5,000 to Anoka County Brotherhood Council, Anoka: Donation
- $5,000 to Achieve Services Inc, Blaine: 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...
Stevens Square Foundation
- $30,000 to Centro Tyrone Guzman, Minneapolis: Centros wise elders and wise elders families
- $28,000 to Minnesota Elder Justice Center, Arden Hills: General operating support
- $28,000 to Darts, West St Paul: General operating support
How to apply: The stevens square foundation only accepts proposals submitted via its online application system. Proof of tax exempt status, financial, budget, governing body and project/program funding information is also required.
Deadlines: Applications are accepted during the month of february.
Restrictions: The stevens foundation makes grants supporting children and seniors. Currently it is focused on grants that provide services for seniors. In particular, it supports existing programs that enable seniors to remain in their own homes and new...
Lloyd K Johnson Foundation
- $30,000 to Damiano of Duluth Inc, Duluth: Damiano of duluth
- $28,000 to Violence Prevention Center, Grand Marais: Office and development coordinator
- $25,000 to Family Freedom Center, Duluth: Family freedom center general operat
How to apply: Email or call foundation staff to discuss proposed application. If request fits guidelines organizations submit application for consideration. Additional information may be requested by foundation.
Deadlines: January 15, april 15, july 15, and october 15 of each grant year.
Restrictions: The foundation accepts applications from organizations located or providing services within lake, cook, and southern st. Louis counties in minnesota. The foundation's areas of interest include arts and culture, community and economic...
Riverway Foundation
- $10,000 to Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery, Minneapolis: General funding
- $5,000 to Hunger Related Events, Edina: General funding
- $5,000 to Youth Frontiers, Minneapolis: 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...
Walter C Rasmussen - Northeast Bank Foundation
- $6,500 to The Dwelling Place, Columbia Heights: Afforable housing
- $2,700 to Wishes & More, Minneapolis: General support
- $1,500 to Alexandra House, Blaine: 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
Bcbsm Foundation Inc
- $150,000 to Way To Grow, Minneapolis: Great By Eight
- $100,000 to Amherst H Wilder Foundation, St Paul: Saint Paul Promise Thrive by Five Initiative
- $100,000 to Amherst H Wilder Foundation, St Paul: African American Babies Coalitions and Projects Birth Equity
How to apply: Please visit our website at www.bluecrossmn.com/foundation for instructions on how to apply.
Deadlines: Inquiries are accepted throughout the year and applicants are given a proposal due date at the time
Restrictions: We typically do not provide funding for programs outside Minnesota.
Wells Fargo Foundation
- $65,000 to Neighborhood Development Center Inc, Saint Paul: Small business growth through specialized training & technical assistance
- $40,000 to African Development Center, Minneapolis: Small business programming
- $30,000 to Prepare and Prosper, Saint Paul: Financial mobility programming
How to apply: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
Deadlines: Applications are accepted from february 1 through october 1.
Restrictions: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
Ja Wedum Foundation
- $30,000 to Pinky Swear Foundation, Edina: General operating
- $10,000 to Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota, St Paul: General operating
- $7,500 to Pinky Swear Foundation, Edina: 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.
The Bush Foundation
- $4,200,000 to Exodus Financial Services, St Paul: To spread an innovative lending model to provide an upstream alternative to predatory...
- $1,115,835 to Native Governance Center, Minneapolis: To improve the financial management and capacity of native nations by spreading a tested...
- $1,000,000 to Indian Land Tenure Foundation, Little Canada: Support for tribal sovereignty and native nation rebuilding in the region
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.
Bame Foundation
- $70,000 to Crescent Cove, Brooklen Center: Charitable gift
- $20,000 to Spark-Y, Minneapolis: Charitable gift
- $4,500 to Community Emergency Assistance Program, Brooklyn Center: Charitable gift
How to apply: Online grant application
Deadlines: Requests submitted minimum 60 days prior to event
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