Foundations that fund organizations in Avon, Minnesota
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Avon nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $63K to Avon organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
8 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Avon around $7,110. 5 of these funders are based in Minnesota; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Avon
- $63K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 8
- Typical median grant
- $7,110
- Based in MN
- 83%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Avon organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driscoll Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Foundation 94 | Avon, MN | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Humanitarian |
| Cross Works Foundation | St Joseph, MN | 3 | $7,884 | $2,384 | Preselected only | General fund |
| Patrick Moore Memorial Foundation | Bethel, MN | 1 | $7,110 | $7,110 | Yes | Provides tracked vehicle to children that enables them to p… |
| Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation | Coraopolis, PA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Grant for youth sports |
| Van Dykebilly Foundation | Hopkins, MN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | To further the mission of the donee |
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 Avon, Minnesota?
Driscoll Foundation, Foundation 94, Cross Works Foundation, Patrick Moore Memorial Foundation, Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation and 1 others reported grants to Avon 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 Avon. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.