Foundations that fund organizations in Benson, Minnesota
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Benson nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $405K to Benson organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
17 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Benson around $5,000. 4 of these funders are based in Minnesota; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Benson
- $405K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 17
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in MN
- 80%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Benson organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sauer Family Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $223K | $223K | Yes | Building strong family relationships |
| Robert Sonsteng Foundation | Benson, MN | 11 | $156K | $10K | Yes | School children nutrition program; Property maintenance; Police dept |
| LA Amundson Ohana Foundation | Sleepy Eye, MN | 3 | $18K | $5,000 | Yes | Donation |
| Samaritan Foundation | Haviland, OH | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Charity |
| Otter Tail Power Company Foundation | Fergus Falls, MN | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Swift Skies Drone Program |
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 Benson, Minnesota?
The Sauer Family Foundation, Robert Sonsteng Foundation, LA Amundson Ohana Foundation, Samaritan Foundation, Otter Tail Power Company Foundation reported grants to Benson 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 Benson. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.