Foundations that fund organizations in Afton, Minnesota
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Afton nonprofits
17 private foundations gave $7.5M to Afton organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 17 that say either way accept applications.
23 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Afton around $28K. 13 of these funders are based in Minnesota; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 17
- Accept applications
- 6
- of 17 that state a policy
- Dollars to Afton
- $7.5M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 23
- Typical median grant
- $28K
- Based in MN
- 76%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Afton organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust | New York, NY | 2 | $3.5M | $1.7M | Preselected only | Point-of-care ultrasound (pocus) training for north dakota…; Point-of-care ultrasound (pocus) training for minnesota rur… |
| Hrk Foundation | St Paul, MN | 4 | $2.1M | $28K | Yes | Gos; Capital; Transfer interests in localized llc to allow for the contin… |
| Wem Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $750K | $750K | Preselected only | General |
| Peter J King Family Foundation | Golden Valley, MN | 1 | $535K | $535K | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Fred C and Katherine B Andersen Foundation | Bayport, MN | 1 | $240K | $240K | Yes | Capital campaign |
| Smikis Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $200K | $200K | Preselected only | In minnesota inspire connection to natural world |
| Open Door Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $55K | $55K | Preselected only | In minnesota inspire connection to natural world |
| The Ted and Lorraine Glasrud Family Foundation Inc | Gilbert, AZ | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Evironmental |
| Hugh J Andersen Foundation | Bayport, MN | 1 | $38K | $38K | Yes | General operating support |
| The Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation | St Paul, MN | 3 | $35K | $5,000 | Yes | General operating support- pmt 2 of 4; Stillwater area public schools partnership pledge- pmt 1 of…; Inspiring through nature campaign- pmt 2 of 4 |
| The Sabes Family Foundation C/O Jon Sabes | Minnetonka, MN | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Lumberjack days |
| Mortenson Family Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Unrestricted |
| James Ford Bell Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Preselected only | General operations |
| Albright Foundation | Edina, MN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | public charity |
| The Phileona Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General charitable |
| Engelsma Family Foundation | Sioux Falls, SD | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General operations |
| Texas Instruments Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $100 | $100 | Yes | Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations… |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Afton, Minnesota?
The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust, Hrk Foundation, Wem Foundation, Peter J King Family Foundation, Fred C and Katherine B Andersen Foundation and 12 others reported grants to Afton organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Afton. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.