Foundations that fund organizations in Esko, Minnesota
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Esko nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $46K to Esko organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
11 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Esko around $2,500. 2 of these funders are based in Minnesota; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Esko
- $46K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 11
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in MN
- 29%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Esko organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tr UW Ruth Logsdon - Charitable | Orlando, FL | 1 | $31K | $31K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Lahti Family Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Support of daily operations |
| Minnesota Power Foundation | Duluth, MN | 4 | $3,000 | $750 | Yes | Don shippar award; Positively powerful; Positively powerful grant |
| Larry and Donna Pulkrabek Foundation Inc | Superior, WI | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General support |
| Lamarche Creek Foundation | Wrenshall, MN | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Provide one educational scholarship |
| The Daniel H Lawlor Charitable Foundation | Quincy, MA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General operations |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 2 | $250 | $125 | Preselected only | Public, society benefit - multipurpose and other; Health - general and rehabilitative |
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 Esko, Minnesota?
Tr UW Ruth Logsdon - Charitable, Lahti Family Foundation, Minnesota Power Foundation, Larry and Donna Pulkrabek Foundation Inc, Lamarche Creek Foundation and 2 others reported grants to Esko 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 Esko. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.