Foundations that fund organizations in Albany, Minnesota
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Albany nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $1.3M to Albany organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
16 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Albany around $5,000. 6 of these funders are based in Minnesota; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Albany
- $1.3M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 16
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in MN
- 86%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Albany organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Works Foundation | St Joseph, MN | 1 | $700K | $700K | Preselected only | General fund |
| We B Giving Foundation Agency Xxxxxx3902 | LA Crosse, WI | 2 | $365K | $183K | Preselected only | Education; Landscape project |
| Albany Mutual Telephone Foundation | Albany, MN | 9 | $231K | $20K | Yes | Park bathroom/shower; Renovating existing building; Main kitchen remodel |
| Lord's Bountiful Blessings Fndn Agy | Minnetonka, MN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Magnifi Financial Foundation | Melrose, MN | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Donation to cover expenses such as specialized training, ke… |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $1,250 | $1,250 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
| Am & a Family Foundation | Albany, MN | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Service |
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 Albany, Minnesota?
Cross Works Foundation, We B Giving Foundation Agency Xxxxxx3902, Albany Mutual Telephone Foundation, Lord's Bountiful Blessings Fndn Agy, Magnifi Financial Foundation and 2 others reported grants to Albany 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 Albany. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.