Foundations that fund organizations in Cold Spring, Minnesota
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Cold Spring nonprofits
11 private foundations gave $761K to Cold Spring organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 11 that say either way accept applications.
12 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Cold Spring around $18K. 8 of these funders are based in Minnesota; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 11
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 11 that state a policy
- Dollars to Cold Spring
- $761K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 12
- Typical median grant
- $18K
- Based in MN
- 73%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Cold Spring organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A & B Winstrom Christian Family Foundation | Sioux Falls, SD | 1 | $288K | $288K | Preselected only | To further the programs of the organization: supporting riv… |
| Lighthouse Charitable Foundation Agy | LA Crosse, WI | 1 | $200K | $200K | Preselected only | Ministry |
| Cross Works Foundation | St Joseph, MN | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | General fund |
| Lord's Bountiful Blessings Fndn Agy | Minnetonka, MN | 2 | $100K | $50K | Preselected only | General support |
| Foundation 94 | Avon, MN | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Ministry |
| Small Town Santa | Cold Spring, MN | 1 | $18K | $18K | Preselected only | Charitable assistance to families in need during the christ… |
| Walter and Leona Schmitt Family Foundation | White Bear Lake, MN | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | General fund |
| Veit Foundation | Buffalo, MN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Young backyard builders program |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
| Arthur J Gallagher Foundation | Rolling Meadows, IL | 1 | $386 | $386 | Preselected only | General exempt purpose |
| Christmas Care Drive | Richmond, MN | 1 | $358 | $358 | Preselected only | To support community |
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 Cold Spring, Minnesota?
A & B Winstrom Christian Family Foundation, Lighthouse Charitable Foundation Agy, Cross Works Foundation, Lord's Bountiful Blessings Fndn Agy, Foundation 94 and 6 others reported grants to Cold Spring 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 Cold Spring. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.