Foundations that fund organizations in Clara City, Minnesota
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Clara City nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $143K to Clara City organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Clara City around $5,000. 2 of these funders are based in Minnesota; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Clara City
- $143K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in MN
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Clara City organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forstrom Family Foundation | Sarasota, FL | 2 | $138K | $69K | Yes | Capital improvements & cash flow; Build city park |
| Nibbe Family Charitable Foundation | Zumbrota, MN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Educational learning programs |
| Minnesota River Valley Cancer Connections Inc | Montevideo, MN | 1 | $350 | $350 | Yes | Cancer Treatment |
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 Clara City, Minnesota?
Forstrom Family Foundation, Nibbe Family Charitable Foundation, Minnesota River Valley Cancer Connections Inc reported grants to Clara City 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 Clara City. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.