Foundations that fund organizations in Caledonia, Minnesota
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Caledonia nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $29K to Caledonia organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Caledonia around $2,000. 2 of these funders are based in Minnesota; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Caledonia
- $29K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $2,000
- Based in MN
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Caledonia organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlin Falck Foundation | Caledonia, MN | 3 | $26K | $11K | Yes | Drone program replacement & upgrade; Blacktop parking lot/repaint lanes; Scholarships |
| Hetland Family Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Program support |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Matching contribution (general operating support) |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 2 | $200 | $100 | Preselected only | Health - general and rehabilitative; Recreation, sports, leisure, athletics |
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 Caledonia, Minnesota?
Arlin Falck Foundation, Hetland Family Foundation, Jpmorgan Chase Foundation, Edward Jones Foundation reported grants to Caledonia 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 Caledonia. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.