Foundations that fund organizations in Dayton, Minnesota
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Dayton nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $135K to Dayton organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Dayton around $10K. 5 of these funders are based in Minnesota; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Dayton
- $135K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in MN
- 83%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Dayton organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzanne R Rawlings Charitable Foundation C/O Shawn Alderman | Otsego, MN | 1 | $89K | $89K | Preselected only | Heal and honor our veterans and their families through comm… |
| Butzow Family Foundation | Eden Prairie, MN | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | To provide support for public charitable organization |
| The Luther Family Foundation | St Louis Park, MN | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General |
| Goodin Company Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Program support |
| The Malark Foundation | Elk River, MN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Provide services to veterans |
| Shirley Brownrigg Charitable Trust | Williamstown, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
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 Dayton, Minnesota?
Suzanne R Rawlings Charitable Foundation C/O Shawn Alderman, Butzow Family Foundation, The Luther Family Foundation, Goodin Company Foundation, The Malark Foundation and 1 others reported grants to Dayton 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 Dayton. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.