Foundations that fund organizations in Cottonwood, Minnesota
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Cottonwood nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $24K to Cottonwood organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Cottonwood around $1,500. 4 of these funders are based in Minnesota; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Cottonwood
- $24K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $1,500
- Based in MN
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Cottonwood organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D a Hoff Charitable Foundation | Cottonwood, MN | 4 | $22K | $2,110 | Yes | Community support; Charitable activities |
| Farmers Union Industries Foundation Inc | Redwood Falls, MN | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | General purpose |
| Schwan's Corporate Giving Foundation | Marshall, MN | 1 | $550 | $550 | Preselected only | Honoring board service |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
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 Cottonwood, Minnesota?
D a Hoff Charitable Foundation, Farmers Union Industries Foundation Inc, Schwan's Corporate Giving Foundation, Land O'Lakes Foundation reported grants to Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.