Foundations that fund organizations in Cokato, Minnesota
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Cokato nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $98K to Cokato organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 2 that say either way accept applications.
14 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Cokato around $5,000. 3 of these funders are based in Minnesota; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 2 that state a policy
- Dollars to Cokato
- $98K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 14
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in MN
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Cokato organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Morris Foundation | Cokato, MN | 12 | $78K | $5,000 | Preselected only | To support local youth activities; To support local organization; To support local service organizatio |
| The William D and Joyce E Sexton Family Foundation | Spicer, MN | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Education |
| Crown Family Services | Dassel, MN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Not stated | Contribution |
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 Cokato, Minnesota?
The Morris Foundation, The William D and Joyce E Sexton Family Foundation, Crown Family Services reported grants to Cokato 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 Cokato. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.