Foundations that fund organizations in Crookston, Minnesota
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Crookston nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $28K to Crookston organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
9 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Crookston around $3,000. 4 of these funders are based in Minnesota; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Crookston
- $28K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 9
- Typical median grant
- $3,000
- Based in MN
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Crookston organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mardag Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Crookston area seniors association general operations suppo… |
| Otter Tail Power Company Foundation | Fergus Falls, MN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General Operations |
| Haag Family Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Wipfli Foundation Inc | Wausau, WI | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Spring 2025 dei champion scholarship |
| Wild Rice Electric Trust | Mahnomen, MN | 2 | $2,250 | $1,125 | Yes | Reach out for warmth program; Scholarships |
| The Cariveau Noska Foundation Inc | Weston Lakes, TX | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Catholic Order of Foresters Welfare and Relief Fund | Naperville, IL | 1 | $750 | $750 | Preselected only | Educational |
| Felhaber Larson Fenlon & Vogt Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Charitable contributions |
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 Crookston, Minnesota?
Mardag Foundation, Otter Tail Power Company Foundation, Haag Family Foundation, Wipfli Foundation Inc, Wild Rice Electric Trust and 3 others reported grants to Crookston 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 Crookston. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.