Foundations that fund organizations in Carlton, Minnesota
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Carlton nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $54K to Carlton organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Carlton around $1,750. 3 of these funders are based in Minnesota; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Carlton
- $54K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $1,750
- Based in MN
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Carlton organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C K Blandin Foundation | Grand Rapids, MN | 2 | $50K | $25K | Yes | Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota |
| Minnesota Power Foundation | Duluth, MN | 2 | $3,500 | $1,750 | Yes | Contribution committee; Don shippar award |
| Xcel Energy Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $750 | $750 | Yes | Dollars for doing grant, match a previous donation (501(c)3… |
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 Carlton, Minnesota?
C K Blandin Foundation, Minnesota Power Foundation, Xcel Energy Foundation reported grants to Carlton 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 Carlton. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.