Foundations that fund organizations in Alden, Minnesota
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Alden nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $3,750 to Alden organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Alden around $500. 3 of these funders are based in Minnesota; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Alden
- $3,750
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $500
- Based in MN
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Alden organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 3 | $2,250 | $500 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
| Albert B Cuppage Charitable Foundation | Albert Lea, MN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Knights food locker |
| Central Farm Service Foundation (fka Watonwan Farm Service Foundation) | Truman, MN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | The contribution is for the organization to promote agricul… |
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 Alden, Minnesota?
Land O'Lakes Foundation, Albert B Cuppage Charitable Foundation, Central Farm Service Foundation (fka Watonwan Farm Service Foundation) reported grants to Alden 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 Alden. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.