Foundations that fund organizations in Deer River, Minnesota
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Deer River nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $2.3M to Deer River organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
13 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Deer River around $50K. 2 of these funders are based in Minnesota; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Deer River
- $2.3M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 13
- Typical median grant
- $50K
- Based in MN
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Deer River organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C K Blandin Foundation | Grand Rapids, MN | 11 | $2.2M | $333K | Yes | Project support for invest early program operations in year…; Project support the invest early operations in itasca county; Project support for small communities work in itasca county |
| Patricia Ann Emberg Charitable Trust | St Louis, MO | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | Scholarship |
| Bluestone Giving Foundation | Stillwater, MN | 1 | $590 | $590 | Yes | Firewood |
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 Deer River, Minnesota?
C K Blandin Foundation, Patricia Ann Emberg Charitable Trust, Bluestone Giving Foundation reported grants to Deer River 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 Deer River. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.