Foundations accepting applications for youth programs in Minnesota (161)

These foundations said they accept applications for gifts to youth programs in Minnesota. Application details appear only where the foundation listed them in its filing.

161Accept applications
25Listed below
25With a contact listed
$50,000Typical gift, top funder
RankFoundationGiftsTotalTypicalStatus
Otto Bremer TrustSt. Paul, MN · EIN 41-6019050Accepts applications43 gifts · typical $50,000

Application contact, as filed: OTTO BREMER TRUST

Deadlines, as filed: SEE GRANT GUIDELINES AT WWW.OTTOBREMER.ORG

Restrictions, as filed: SEE GRANT GUIDELINES AT WWW.OTTOBREMER.ORG

43$2,394,500$50,000Accepts applications
Xcel Energy FoundationMinneapolis, MN · EIN 41-2007734Accepts applications43 gifts · typical $2,000

Application contact, as filed: XCEL ENERGY FOUNDATION

Deadlines, as filed: FUNDING OPENS IN THE SPRING. SEE DETAIL AT HTTPS://MY.XCELENERGY.COM/S/COMMUNITY/FOCUS-AREA-GRANTS.

Restrictions, as filed: FUNDING IS OPEN TO PROGRAMS WITH XCEL ENERGY'S SERVICE AREA IN MINNESOTA, WISCONSIN, NORTH DAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA, COLORADO, TEXAS AND NEW MEXICO.

43$241,846$2,000Accepts applications
John and Denise Graves FoundationMinneapolis, MN · EIN 47-1300668Accepts applications27 gifts · typical $40,000

Application contact, as filed: LETTER OF INTENT ACCEPTED BY E-MAIL

Deadlines, as filed: NONE/OPEN APPLICATION PROCESS

Restrictions, as filed: JOHN AND DENISE GRAVES FOUNDATION FUNDS FALL INTO THREE CATEGORIES: 1. EDUCATION - K-12 FOCUSED ORGANIZATIONS, SCHOOLS, AND SCHOOL SYSTEMS ON A PATH TO CREATING STRONG, STABLE, WELL-GOVERNED SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL SYSTEMS, AND MAKING POSITIVE CHANGES. 2. YOUTH POWER BUILDING - ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE SUPPORT, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND HOLISTIC MENTORSHIP TO UNDERSERVED YOUTH AS THEY LEAVE THE K-12 SYSTEM AND BEGIN THEIR JOURNEY TO ADULTHOOD, AND THOSE THAT WORK TOWARDS BETTERING YOUTH-INVOLVED SYSTEMS AND ENTITLEMENTS. 3. COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS THAT WORK TO MAINTAIN THE CULTURAL VIBRANCE AND DIVERSITY OF EAST LAKE STREET. JOHN AND DENISE GRAVES FOUNDATION DOES NOT FUND GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS; FOR SACRAMENTAL OR THEOLOGICAL FUNCTIONS OF RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS; FOR ANNUAL FUNDRAISING EVENTS; TO ENDOWMENTS; FOR PROPAGANDIZING, INFLUENCING LEGISLATION, AND/OR ELECTIONS, PROMOTING VOTER REGISTRATION, FOR POLITICAL CANDIDATES, POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS, OR FOR LITIGATION.

27$1,221,816$40,000Accepts applications
Mortenson Family FoundationMinneapolis, MN · EIN 41-1958621Accepts applications22 gifts · typical $10,000

Application contact, as filed: AMBAR HANSON

Deadlines, as filed: SUBMISSION DEADLINES VARY

Restrictions, as filed: GUIDELINES MAY BE FOUND AT WWW.MORTENSONFAMILY.ORG

22$442,500$10,000Accepts applications
FR Bigelow FoundationSt. Paul, MN · EIN 51-0232651Accepts applications21 gifts · typical $30,000

Application contact, as filed: ALL GRANT APPLICATIONS MUST REGISTE

Deadlines, as filed: WE HAVE TWO GRANT ROUNDS EACH YEAR. KEY APPLICATION DATES CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE.

Restrictions, as filed: 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 FOUNDATION FUNDS NONPROFITS THAT SEEK TO ACHIEVE RACIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY EQUITABLE OUTCOMES IN THE AREAS OF ART & CULTURE, COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH, HOUSING AND HUMAN SERVICES.

21$605,000$30,000Accepts applications
The Walser FoundationBloomington, MN · EIN 20-4968499Accepts applications19 gifts · typical $8,000

Application contact, as filed: NANCY WARNER

Deadlines, as filed: MAY 15TH & OCTOBER 15TH

Restrictions, as filed: ORGANIZATIONS ARE LIMITED TO ONE APPLICATION PER YEAR.

19$172,868$8,000Accepts applications
Dick's Sporting Goods FoundationCoraopolis, PA · EIN 27-4516157Accepts applications18 gifts · typical $5,000

Application contact, as filed: DICK'S SPORTING GOODS FOUNDATION

Deadlines, as filed: NONE

Restrictions, as filed: GRANTS ARE MADE EXCLUSIVELY TO TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE THAT MEET THE GUIDELINES.

18$130,000$5,000Accepts applications
The Richard M Schulze Family FoundationMinneapolis, MN · EIN 46-5588406Accepts applications17 gifts · typical $17,000

Application contact, as filed: FOUNDATION MANAGER RICHARD M SCHULZ

Deadlines, as filed: SEE GRANT APPLICATION GUIDELINES AT WWW.SCHULZEFAMILYFOUNDATION.ORG

Restrictions, as filed: SEE GRANT APPLICATION GUIDELINES AT WWW.SCHULZEFAMILYFOUNDATION.ORG

17$429,151$17,000Accepts applications
The McNeely FoundationSt. Paul, MN · EIN 41-1392221Accepts applications16 gifts · typical $30,000

Application contact, as filed: KAREN REYNOLDS

Deadlines, as filed: SUBMISSION DEADLINES ARE DECEMBER 1ST, MARCH 1ST, AND JUNE 1ST.

Restrictions, as filed: AWARDS ARE PRIMARILY TO MINNESOTA CHARITIES; NO AWARDS ARE PAID TO INDIVIDUALS.

16$460,625$30,000Accepts applications
Hugh J Andersen FoundationBayport, MN · EIN 41-6020914Accepts applications16 gifts · typical $15,250

Application contact, as filed: HUGH J ANDERSEN FOUNDATION

Deadlines, as filed: MARCH 15, JUNE 15, AUGUST 15, AND NOVEMBER 15

Restrictions, as filed: 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.

16$391,000$15,250Accepts applications
Fred C and Katherine B Andersen FoundationBayport, MN · EIN 41-6020920Accepts applications13 gifts · typical $75,000

Application contact, as filed: Kim Borton

Deadlines, as filed: MARCH 30, JUNE 30, AND OCTOBER 30

Restrictions, as filed: 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, SPONSORSHIPS, OR LOBBYING ACTIVITIES.

13$11,720,000$75,000Accepts applications
Pohlad Family FoundationMinneapolis, MN · EIN 41-1768558Accepts applications13 gifts · typical $30,000

Application contact, as filed: BRIAN PAULSON

Deadlines, as filed: LOI DUE: OCTOBER 11TH, 2024 FULL PROPOSALS DUE: NOVEMBER 21ST, 2024

Restrictions, as filed: WE WILL CONSIDER PROPOSALS THAT HAVE AN IMPACT ON ADDRESSING DISPARITIES IN HOUSING AND INCREASE HOUSING STABILITY FOR THE VULNERABLE POPULATIONS. BELOW ARE TYPES OF PROGRAMMATIC ELEMENTS AND FEATURES THAT ALIGN WITH OUR GRANT PROGRAM: INCREASE AND IMPROVE ACCESS FOR VULNERABLE POPULATIONS PROVIDE DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR FAMILIES AND YOUTH EFFORTS THAT INCREASE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR FAMILIES AND YOUTH CULTURALLY SPECIFIC/APPROPRIATE RESPONSES COMMUNITY AND PARTICIPANT VOICE ACTIVELY SHAPE ORGANIZATION AND PROGRAM SERVICES LEGAL ASSISTANCE PARTNERSHIPS FOR VULNERABLE POPULATIONS

13$603,200$30,000Accepts applications
Hardenbergh FoundationSt. Paul, MN · EIN 41-6011826Accepts applications13 gifts · typical $15,000

Application contact, as filed: TAMRA DAVIS COWNIE

Deadlines, as filed: OCTOBER 15TH

Restrictions, as filed: SEE FOOTNOTES

13$382,500$15,000Accepts applications
Otter Tail Power Company FoundationFergus Falls, MN · EIN 83-2710944Accepts applications13 gifts · typical $250

Application contact, as filed: Otter Tail Power Foundation

Deadlines, as filed: N/A

Restrictions, as filed: 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 website at https: www.otpco.com aboutus foundation grant-application-process.

13$6,750$250Accepts applications
The McKnight FoundationMinneapolis, MN · EIN 41-0754835Accepts applications12 gifts · typical $27,500

Application contact, as filed: The McKnight Foundation

Deadlines, as filed: See Attached

Restrictions, as filed: See Attached

12$483,500$27,500Accepts applications
C K Blandin FoundationGrand Rapids, MN · EIN 41-6038619Accepts applications12 gifts · typical $45,000

Application contact, as filed: BLANDIN FOUNDATION

Deadlines, as filed: MAY 1 DEADLINE FOR FALL ENROLLMENT AND DISBURSEMENT.

Restrictions, as filed: GRADUATES UNDER AGE 25 AS OF SEPTEMBER 1 OF THE EFFECTIVE SCHOOL YEAR OF AN ITASCA COUNTY, MN, SCHOOL DISTRICT: BIGFORK, BLACKDUCK, BUG-O-NAY-GE-SHIG, DEER RIVER, GRAND RAPIDS, GREENWAY, HILL CITY, NASHWAUK-KEEWATIN, NORTHERN LIGHTS COMMUNITY SCHOOL, NORTHOME OR REMER, AND HOME-SCHOOLED OR ONLINE STUDENTS WHO WOULD HAVE GRADUATED FROM ONE OF THESE SCHOOLS. NO LIMITATIONS ON ACADEMIC FIELDS OR INSTITUTIONS. CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY, TECHNICAL OR TRIBAL COLLEGES, AND COLLEGES OR UNIVERSITIES ARE ELIGIBLE THROUGH THE BACHELOR'S DEGREE LEVEL AS LONG AS THEY ARE LOCATED IN THE UNITED STATES AND RECOGNIZED AS AN ACCREDITED INSTITUTION BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. GRADUATE OR DOCTORAL DEGREE LEVEL STUDIES ARE NOT ELIGIBLE. PLEASE REFER TO WWW.BLANDINFOUNDATION.ORG FOR THE MOST CURRENT INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS, OR ANY OTHER QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO OUR GRANTS OR SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAMS.

12$378,000$45,000Accepts applications
Cargill FoundationMinneapolis, MN · EIN 41-6020221Accepts applications11 gifts · typical $100,000

Application contact, as filed: KATIE CLARK SIEBEN INTERIM EXECUTIV

Deadlines, as filed: SEE STATEMENT 12

Restrictions, as filed: SEE STATEMENT 13

11$1,961,433$100,000Accepts applications
The Hubbard Broadcasting FoundationSt. Paul, MN · EIN 41-6022291Accepts applications11 gifts · typical $10,000

Application contact, as filed: KATHRYN HUBBARD ROMINSKI

Deadlines, as filed: MOST FOUNDATION ACTIVITY TAKES PLACE PRIOR TO END OF CALENDAR YEAR

Restrictions, as filed: NONE

11$159,667$10,000Accepts applications
Andersen Corporate FoundationBayport, MN · EIN 41-6020912Accepts applications9 gifts · typical $10,000

Application contact, as filed: ANNA BOSAK

Deadlines, as filed: MARCH 1-31 AND AUGUST 1-31 ANNUALLY

Restrictions, as filed: VISIT WEBSITE FOR RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS

9$215,000$10,000Accepts applications
Mardag FoundationSt. Paul, MN · EIN 41-1698990Accepts applications9 gifts · typical $25,000

Application contact, as filed: ALL GRANT APPLICANTS MUST REGISTER

Deadlines, as filed: WE HAVE TWO GRANT ROUNDS EACH YEAR. KEY APPLICATION DATES CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE.

Restrictions, as filed: 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 HELP OLDER ADULTS LIVE INDEPENDENT, HEALTHY LIVES; AND BUILDS THE CAPACITY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES ORGANIZATIONS.

9$180,000$25,000Accepts applications
Bame FoundationGolden Valley, MN · EIN 27-4159707Accepts applications9 gifts · typical $1,040

Application contact, as filed: MARISSA SCHERMER

Deadlines, as filed: REQUESTS SUBMITTED MINIMUM 60 DAYS PRIOR TO EVENT

Restrictions, as filed: NA

9$43,230$1,040Accepts applications
Walter C Rasmussen - Northeast BankMinneapolis, MN · EIN 41-6373302Accepts applications8 gifts · typical $500

Application contact, as filed: SUZANNE SJOSELIUS

Deadlines, as filed: SEPTEMBER 15

Restrictions, as filed: STATE OF MINNESOTA ONLY

8$8,500$500Accepts applications
Grotto Foundation IncArden Hills, MN · EIN 41-6052604Accepts applications7 gifts · typical $50,000

Application contact, as filed: SONJA MOORE

Deadlines, as filed: JANUARY 15 FOR APRIL, MARCH 15 FOR JUNE, JULY 15 FOR OCTOBER, AND NOVEMBER 15 FOR FEBRUARY.

Restrictions, as filed: NONE

7$355,000$50,000Accepts applications
Connexus Energy FoundationRamsey, MN · EIN 84-3918068Accepts applications7 gifts · typical $2,500

Application contact, as filed: KRISTA BENJAMIN

Deadlines, as filed: NONE - ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS YEAR ROUND

Restrictions, as filed: 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 ATHLETIC PROGRAMS; INDIVIDUALS; TRAVEL, EITHER BY GROUPS OR INDIVIDUALS; MEETINGS, CONFERENCES, OR SEMINARS. REQUESTS FOR DONATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED FROM ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE CONNEXUS ENERGY SERVICE AREA.

7$28,456$2,500Accepts applications
The Sauer Family FoundationSt. Paul, MN · EIN 41-1859711Accepts applications6 gifts · typical $72,569

Application contact, as filed: COLLEEN O'KEEFE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Deadlines, as filed: CALL THE FOUNDATION OFFICE BEFORE APPLYING FOR FUNDING.

Restrictions, as filed: STATE OF MINNESOTA. CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR CURRENT FUNDING PRIORITIES.

6$505,881$72,569Accepts applications

Gift totals and typical gifts come from public IRS filings. Check each foundation's own site for current guidance.

Application details come from public filings and may be out of date. Confirm the current process with each foundation.