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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| David & Janis Larson Foundation Largest grant: The Sanneh Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | $6.01M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Peter J King Family Foundation Largest grant: Hope Academy | Golden Valley, MN | $5.98M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Alliss Educational Foundation-Equity Largest grant: Minnesota State System | Milwaukee, WI | $5.92M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Elmer L & Eleanor J Andersen Foundation Largest grant: The Minneapolis Foundation | Saint Paul, MN | $5.83M tax year 2023 | Preselected only |
| Shelby Cullom Davis Charitable Fund Inc Largest grant: Armand Hammer United World College of the American | Wilmington, DE | $5.77M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Johns Hopkins University | New York, NY | $5.46M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Builders Vision Foundation Largest grant: Chicago Community Foundation | Chicago, IL | $5.46M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Wellspring Philanthropic Fund Inc Largest grant: American Jewish World Service Inc | New York, NY | $5.31M tax year 2023 | Preselected only |
| Pepsico Foundation Inc Largest grant: Charities Aid Foundation America | Purchase, NY | $5.21M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Northwest Area Foundation Largest grant: Native American Youth and Family Center | St Paul, MN | $5.05M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Largest grant: Stichting European Climate Foundation | Menlo Park, CA | $5.04M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Arie and Ida Crown Memorial Largest grant: Chicago Community Foundation | Chicago, IL | $4.97M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Mortenson Family Foundation Largest grant: Hawaiian Islands Land Trust (dba Hawaii Land Trust) | Minneapolis, MN | $4.85M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Milton Roberts Tw Largest grant: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore | Pittsburgh, PA | $4.68M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Largest grant: Community Solutions International Inc | Chicago, IL | $4.58M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Room & Board Foundation Largest grant: Walker Art Center | Golden Valley, MN | $4.45M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The James M Stanton Foundation Largest grant: Summit Academy | Bloomington, MN | $4.45M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Freedom Together Foundation Largest grant: Blue Meridian Partners Inc | New York, NY | $4.4M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Hrk Foundation Largest grant: Localized | St Paul, MN | $4.36M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| BCBSM Foundation Inc Largest grant: United Way Worldwide | St Paul, MN | $4.19M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Schmidt Family Foundation Largest grant: Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | $4.18M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Joyce Foundation Largest grant: Chicago Public Media - Chicago Sun-Times | Chicago, IL | $4.03M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Diana Davis Spencer Foundation Inc Largest grant: Donors Trust | Bethesda, MD | $4M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Jennings Family Foundation Largest grant: Bethany International | Edina, MN | $3.78M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Wilson Foundation Largest grant: National Philanthropic Trust | Saint Paul, MN | $3.75M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Cross Works Foundation Largest grant: Holy Family School | St Joseph, MN | $3.68M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Harry & Jan Sweere Foundation Largest grant: Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church | Lakeville, MN | $3.58M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Meinders Foundation Largest grant: Okc Community Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | $3.45M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Lejeune Family Foundation | Wayzata, MN | $3.43M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Kresge Foundation Largest grant: Foundation for Detroits Future | Troy, MI | $3.18M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Elmar Family Foundation Largest grant: Mayo Clinic Foundation | Eagan, MN | $3.16M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Lenzmeier Family Foundation Largest grant: Minnesota Orchestra | Minneapolis, MN | $3.15M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Rippleworks Inc Largest grant: A Khmer Buddhist Foundation | San Francisco, CA | $3.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Sit Investment Associates Foundation Largest grant: University of Minnesota Foundation - Connecting Carlson Bldg Project | Minneapolis, MN | $3.07M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Cloverfields Foundation Largest grant: Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners | Naples, FL | $3.05M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Haggerty Family Foundation Ma | Minneapolis, MN | $3.04M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Jerome Foundation Inc Largest grant: The MAP Fund | Saint Paul, MN | $3.02M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| David F & Margaret T Grohne Family Foundation Largest grant: Ducks Unlimited Inc | Western Springs, IL | $3M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Enlight Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | $3M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Xcel Energy Foundation Largest grant: Greater Twin Cities United Way | Minneapolis, MN | $2.89M tax year 2024 | May accept |
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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