Private foundations
Search 74,872 U.S. private foundations by name, cause or the organizations they have funded. Each page shows the foundation's largest grants, where its money goes and — just as important — whether it accepts applications at all.
4,781 foundations that gave to recipients in Minnesota, sorted by giving in the state.
| Foundation | Based in | Given in MN | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ani Rare Disease Patient Assistance Program Inc Largest grant: Donations US | Baudette, MN | $162M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The McKnight Foundation Largest grant: Minneapolis Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | $84.2M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Bush Foundation Largest grant: Exodus Financial Services | St Paul, MN | $37M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation Largest grant: American Cancer Society | Minneapolis, MN | $34.1M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Margaret a Cargill Foundation Largest grant: The Minneapolis Foundation | Eden Prairie, MN | $25M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| C K Blandin Residuary Trust Largest grant: C K Blandin Foundation | Saint Louis, MO | $20.2M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Best Buy Foundation | Richfield, MN | $17.8M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Jtb Family Foundation Largest grant: University of Minnesota Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | $16.3M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Largest grant: Center on Budget and Policy Priorities | Princeton, NJ | $16.2M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| C K Blandin Foundation Largest grant: Greater Minnesota Housing Fund | Grand Rapids, MN | $15.8M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Schoeneckers Foundation Largest grant: College of St Benedicts | Minneapolis, MN | $13.8M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Pohlad Family Foundation Largest grant: Minneapolis Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | $13.6M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Sauer Family Foundation Largest grant: Lutheran Social Services | St Paul, MN | $13.5M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Cargill Foundation Largest grant: Second Harvest Heartland | Minneapolis, MN | $12.9M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| RBC Foundation - USA Largest grant: Other Distributions | Minneapolis, MN | $12.2M tax year 2023 | May accept |
| The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust Largest grant: American Heart Association Inc | New York, NY | $12M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| US Bank Foundation Largest grant: University of Minnesota Fdn | Milwaukee, WI | $11.8M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| GHR Foundation Largest grant: Alzheimer's Association | Minneapolis, MN | $11.5M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Windgate Charitable Foundation Inc Largest grant: Arkansas Community Foundation | Little Rock, AR | $11M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Kiewit Companies Foundation | Eagan, MN | $10.3M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Kahr Foundation-Ima Largest grant: Minnesota Zoo | Minnetrista, MN | $10.3M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Curtis L Carlson Family Foundation | Minnetonka, MN | $10.2M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Gates Foundation Largest grant: Gavi Alliance | Seattle, WA | $9.93M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Duganscallon Memorial Fund Largest grant: Sacred Heart Care Center | Eagan, MN | $9.83M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Target Foundation Largest grant: Caf America | Minneapolis, MN | $9.82M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Andrew W Mellon Foundation Largest grant: American Council of Learned Societies | New York, NY | $9.77M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Bentson Foundation Largest grant: University of Minnesota Foundation | Wayzata, MN | $8.81M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Hugh J Andersen Foundation Largest grant: Lutheran Social Service of Mn | Bayport, MN | $8.49M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Ford Foundation Largest grant: Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | New York, NY | $8.26M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Lynne & Andrew Redleaf Foundation Largest grant: University of Minnesota Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | $8.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The J Willard and Alice S Marriott Foundation Largest grant: Mayo Clinic | Bethesda, MD | $8M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Fr Bigelow Foundation Largest grant: Coalition of Asian American Leaders | St Paul, MN | $7.83M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Wells Fargo Foundation Largest grant: Concordance | Minneapolis, MN | $7.54M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Skoll Foundation Largest grant: Mayo Clinic | Palo Alto, CA | $7.02M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Robert and Ardis James Foundation Inc Largest grant: Carleton College | Wilmington, DE | $6.82M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Offutt Family Foundation Largest grant: Concordia | Fargo, ND | $6.8M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Hardenbergh Foundation Largest grant: Ujamaa Place | St Paul, MN | $6.75M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Manitou Fund Largest grant: Schwab Charitable | White Bear Lake, MN | $6.47M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Johnson Controls Foundation Inc Largest grant: Grants - See Attached | Eagan, MN | $6.44M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Safety Signs Family Education Foundation Largest grant: Daf Giving 360 | Lakeville, MN | $6.09M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
From IRS Form 990-PF returns (latest e-filed return per foundation; foundations that gave under $5,000 are not listed). “Preselected only” means the foundation reported it does not accept unsolicited requests. Appearing here does not mean a foundation will consider your request.
Frequently asked questions
Do private foundations accept grant applications?
Many do not. Of the 74,872 foundations listed here, about 76% reported on Form 990-PF that they give only to preselected organizations and do not accept unsolicited requests. Use the "Accepts applications" filter to see the rest, and check each foundation's instructions.
Where does this foundation data come from?
From private foundations' Form 990-PF returns, e-filed with the IRS and published in the IRS Form 990 Series downloads. GrantsJunction keeps each foundation's latest return, its 25 largest grants and its giving by state, and refreshes monthly. Grants to individuals are counted but never named.
How can I find foundations that fund organizations like mine?
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