Foundations that fund organizations in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Blooming Prairie nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $75K to Blooming Prairie organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
8 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Blooming Prairie around $2,500. 2 of these funders are based in Minnesota; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Blooming Prairie
- $75K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 8
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in MN
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Blooming Prairie organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John K and Luise V Hanson Foundation | Forest City, IA | 3 | $65K | $20K | Yes | Safety and security upgrades; Central park revitalization project; Pickleball court project |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 3 | $5,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
| Astrup Family Foundation | Pennington, NJ | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Hormel Foods Corporation Charitable Trust | Austin, MN | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Community support |
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 Blooming Prairie, Minnesota?
John K and Luise V Hanson Foundation, Land O'Lakes Foundation, Astrup Family Foundation, Hormel Foods Corporation Charitable Trust reported grants to Blooming Prairie 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 Blooming Prairie. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.