Foundations that fund organizations in Blue Earth, Minnesota
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Blue Earth nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $105K to Blue Earth organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
11 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Blue Earth around $2,500. 5 of these funders are based in Minnesota; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Blue Earth
- $105K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 11
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in MN
- 71%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Blue Earth organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juanita E Schmeeckle Charitable Trust | Fairmont, MN | 1 | $80K | $80K | Yes | Moving Houses, Moving Lives Part 2 |
| Masonic Benevolence | Blue Earth, MN | 3 | $11K | $2,500 | Yes | Donation to further charitable mission and benefit local co… |
| Paleodiscover Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Preselected only | Donation of valuable triceratops fossil to childrens musuem |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 2 | $2,750 | $1,375 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
| Peterson Family Private Charitable Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Charitablegiving |
| Central Farm Service Foundation (fka Watonwan Farm Service Foundation) | Truman, MN | 2 | $1,750 | $875 | Yes | The contribution is for the organization to promote agricul… |
| W D Ley Foundation | Buffalo Center, IA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Sheriff dept - comm relations |
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 Blue Earth, Minnesota?
Juanita E Schmeeckle Charitable Trust, Masonic Benevolence, Paleodiscover Inc, Land O'Lakes Foundation, Peterson Family Private Charitable Foundation and 2 others reported grants to Blue Earth 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 Blue Earth. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.