Foundations that fund organizations in Aitkin, Minnesota
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Aitkin nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $95K to Aitkin organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
20 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Aitkin around $5,400. 4 of these funders are based in Minnesota; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Aitkin
- $95K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 20
- Typical median grant
- $5,400
- Based in MN
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Aitkin organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E W Hallett Charitable Tr Ua | Eagan, MN | 1 | $40K | $40K | Yes | General operating |
| Hans and Thora Petraborg Educational Trust Fund | Aitkin, MN | 6 | $30K | $5,400 | Yes | Education loan |
| Roy C Pearson Charitable Trust | Chicago, IL | 1 | $13K | $13K | Preselected only | Program support |
| Kenneth L Kellar Foundation | Aitkin, MN | 10 | $11K | $625 | Preselected only | Education; Support high school baseball; Donation |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Xcel Energy Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $380 | $380 | Yes | Match payroll deduction (501(c)3) grant, match credit card… |
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 Aitkin, Minnesota?
E W Hallett Charitable Tr Ua, Hans and Thora Petraborg Educational Trust Fund, Roy C Pearson Charitable Trust, Kenneth L Kellar Foundation, Tractor Supply Company Foundation and 1 others reported grants to Aitkin 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 Aitkin. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.