Foundations that fund recreation and sports in Minnesota
These 25 foundations made grants to recreation and sports 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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George W Neilson Foundation
- $63,494 to Headwaters Shooting Sports Foundation, Bemidji: Matching funds
- $40,000 to 218 Sports Inc, Bemidji: Sports marketing
- $25,000 to Bemidji Community Arena, Bemidji: Replace hockey boards
How to apply: General outline of proposal
Restrictions: Qualified charitable organizations
Fr Bigelow Foundation
- $30,000 to The Jp4 Foundation, Minneapolis: Jp4 foundation 2024-2025 diamond club
- $30,000 to Hamline Midway Living at Home-Block Nurse Program, Saint Paul: Hamline midway elders
- $30,000 to St Paul Urban Tennis Program, Saint Paul: Equipping saint paul youth with life, leadership and employment skills
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...
The Mcknight Foundation
- $225,000 to Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota, Minneapolis: for general operating support
- $100,000 to V3 Sports, Minneapolis: for general operating support
- $75,000 to National Parks of Lake Superior Foundation, St Paul: to support an ambitious initiative to advance climate mitigation and resiliency in the...
How to apply: Please see the end of the return for the additional attachments containing the information for Lines 2b - 2d.
The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation
- $50,000 to True Friends, Annandale: Human services
- $30,000 to Camp Odayin, Oakdale: Human services
- $5,000 to Adaptive Recreational Services Inc, New Ulm: 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
Fred C and Katherine B Andersen Foundation
- $265,000 to True Friends, Annandale: General operating
- $100,000 to Youth Advantage Inc, Stillwater: General operating
- $25,000 to St Croix Curling Center, Stillwater: 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,...
Mortenson Family Foundation
- $50,000 to Minneapolis Parks Foundation, Minneapolis: Emerald ash borer infestation in mpls
- $30,000 to Northside Boxing Club, Minneapolis: Unrestricted
- $5,000 to Westside Boosters Youth Athletic Club Incorporated, St 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
The Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation
- $25,000 to True Friends, Annandale: Camp courage recreation center capital campaign- 4 yr pledge, pmt 1
- $15,000 to Minneapolis Parks Foundation, Minneapolis: Challenge match for reimagining north commons park
- $10,000 to Hometown Hero Outdoors, Stillwater: 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
Land O'lakes Foundation
- $16,000 to St James Youth Baseball Association, Saint James: Member co-op matches
- $2,000 to Stevens County Agricultural Society, Morris: Member co-op matches
- $2,000 to Renville County Agricultural Society, Bird Island: Member co-op matches
How to apply: The organization has multiple grant programs. For more information please visit: https://foundation.landolakesinc.com/home#grant-donation-guidelines
Restrictions: See website
Geo A Hormel Testamentary Trust
- $3,000 to Riverland Community College Foundation, Austin: Royalty rights
- $3,000 to Marcusen Park Baseball Association, Austin: Equipment
- $3,000 to Riverside Figure Skating Club, Austin: Ice time
The Janice Gardner Foundation
- $25,000 to Ryan Mathis Foundation, Fridley: General operations
- $25,000 to Camp Odayin, Oakdale: General operations
How to apply: Letter with description of organization and proof of 501(c)3 status.
Deadlines: No
Restrictions: Any qualified 501(c)3 organization may apply.
Hardenbergh Foundation
- $15,000 to Camp Odayin, Oakdale: General operating
- $15,000 to True Friends, Annandale: 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
Otter Tail Power Company Foundation
- $25,000 to Glendalough State Park Citizens Advisory Committee, Battle Lake: General Operations
- $2,000 to Rothsay Baseball Initiative, Fergus Falls: General Operations
How to apply: The Otter Tail Power Company Foundation application and information is available online at https://www.otpco.com/about-us/foundation/.
Restrictions: The Otter Tail Power Company Foundation dedicates our resources primarily to charitable educational and volunteer efforts of qualifying organizations that directly impact local communities we serve. For more information, please check our...
The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation
- $15,000 to Mesabi Fit Coalition, Virginia: General support
- $7,500 to The M Club, Silver Bay: General support
How to apply: THE CLEVELAND-CLIFFS FOUNDATION'S ONLINE APPLICATION IS AVAILABLE VIA OUR WEBSITE https://www.clevelandcliffs.com/sustainability/social/cleveland-cliffs-foundation
Deadlines: Deadline dates are typically march 1, june 1 and september 1
Restrictions: Funding priorities include education, environment and healthy lifestyles.
Riverway Foundation
- $10,000 to V3 Sports, Minneapolis: General funding
- $3,000 to True Friends, Annandale: 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...
The Allstate Foundation
- $5,000 to Stma Youth Baseball Association Inc, Albertville: Helping hands group grants
- $1,000 to Diamond Edge Figure Skating Club, Willmar: Agent - individual hh
How to apply: Letter of proposal
Deadlines: Proposal reviewed as received
Restrictions: Must be within the united states
Minnesota Power Foundation
- $2,500 to Greenway Amateur Hockey Association, Grand Rapids: Contribution committee
- $1,500 to Quad Cities Derby, Duluth: Contributions committee
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...
Slaggie Family Foundation
- $2,000 to Recreation Alliance of Winona, Winona: Donation to prairie island adventure club summer camps, providing outdoor education to...
- $1,030 to Camp Odayin, Oakdale: 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
Midcontinent Foundation
- $1,500 to Minnesota Flyers Gymnastics Inc, Detroit Lakes: Annual funding of flytime, a special needs program at minnesota flyers
- $1,250 to Friends of Lake Bemidji State Park, Bemidji: The purpose will be to conserve and manage the parks natural resources, while providing...
How to apply: Letter including description of intended use, address, and telephone number of organization.
Deadlines: Foundation board meets semi-annually
Connexus Energy Foundation
- $1,000 to Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association, Anoka: Donation
- $1,000 to Jam Hope Foundation, Ham Lake: 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...
The Luther Family Foundation
- $63,000 to Minneapolis United Soccer for the City, Minneapolis: General
How to apply: Requests for contributions should contain a brief description of the applicant and proposed use of the funds.
Pentair Foundation
- $50,000 to V3 Sports Inc, Minneapolis: Cash Contribution
How to apply: N a
Deadlines: N a
Restrictions: N a
Hugh J Andersen Foundation
- $38,000 to True Friends, Annandale: 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.
Revelyst Corporate Foundation
- $25,000 to Pedal Power, Minneapolis: Expenditure responsibility grant
How to apply: Electronically at https://vistaoutdoor.com/social-responsibility/foundation
Deadlines: Https://vistaoutdoor.com/social-responsibility/foundation
Restrictions: Https://vistaoutdoor.com/social-responsibility/foundation
Lotz Family Foundation
- $25,000 to Bella Mente Quantum Racing Association, Minneapolis: To improve the quality of competition saling in the united states, thruogh youth...
How to apply: By written request only
Deadlines: No
Restrictions: No
John W Mooty Foundation Trust
- $19,941 to V3 Sports Inc, Minneapolis: Community service
How to apply: No specific form required
Restrictions: None; minnesota beneficiaries preferred
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