Foundations that fund organizations in Fridley, Minnesota
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Fridley nonprofits
34 private foundations gave $799K to Fridley organizations in their latest filings; 12 of the 34 that say either way accept applications.
43 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Fridley around $2,500. 23 of these funders are based in Minnesota; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 34
- Accept applications
- 12
- of 34 that state a policy
- Dollars to Fridley
- $799K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 43
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in MN
- 68%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Fridley organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grassland Trust | Chicago, IL | 1 | $410K | $410K | Preselected only | General support |
| Nvent Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $65K | $65K | Yes | Annual Rise Grant |
| The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 2 | $62K | $31K | Yes | Human services |
| Friends of Fridley Educations Found Education Foundation | Fridley, MN | 3 | $61K | $15K | Preselected only | Scholarships - education; Education; Educational |
| Fred C and Katherine B Andersen Foundation | Bayport, MN | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | General operating |
| Walter C Rasmussen - Northeast Bank Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 4 | $26K | $1,000 | Yes | General support; Revitalize/stabalize lmi |
| The Janice Gardner Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | General operations |
| Advent Angels in My Hair Inc | Monticello, MN | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Education |
| Marie Paulson Wold Charitable Trust | Eagan, MN | 1 | $12K | $12K | Preselected only | General operating |
| John W Mooty Foundation Trust | Edina, MN | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Community service |
| Xcel Energy Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 2 | $8,880 | $4,440 | Yes | Dollars for doing grant, match payroll deduction (501(c)3)…; Environmental sustainability |
| Noll Family Foundation C/O Lynn Noll | Excelsior, MN | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Preselected only | To advance charitable cause |
| El-Gamal Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Seiberlich Family Foundation | Stillwater, MN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Charitable contribution |
| Hrk Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Yes | Gos |
| Larry and Donna Pulkrabek Foundation Inc | Superior, WI | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| International Paper Company Foundation | Memphis, TN | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Culture and teambuilding in nature |
| Margaret a Cargill Foundation | Eden Prairie, MN | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Employee service award |
| The Marissa and Greg Frankenfield Family Foundation | Shorewood, MN | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Charitable giving |
| Connexus Energy Foundation | Ramsey, MN | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Donation |
| Hope Exponential Family Foundation | Maple Grove, MN | 1 | $1,700 | $1,700 | Preselected only | Scholarship |
| The Word Plus Inc | Greenville, TX | 1 | $1,700 | $1,700 | Preselected only | Bible translations & bible study mat |
| Granite Partners Foundation of Minnesota Inc | Wilmington, DE | 2 | $1,500 | $750 | Preselected only | Jerome P. Merkel Scholarship Fund; Henry & Patricia Belisle Determination Scholarship fund |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $1,400 | $1,400 | Preselected only | Matching contribution (general operating support) |
| Hb Fuller Company Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Hbf invest-matching donation |
| Midcontinent Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Rise requests a $2,500 grant to fund one-time job expenses… |
| Michael Stedman Foundation | Blaine, MN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Public Park |
| Michael J & Karen B Frey Foundation | Wayzata, MN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Otter Cares Foundation Aka Ottercares Foundation | Fort Collins, CO | 1 | $550 | $550 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 2 | $500 | $250 | Preselected only | Matching gifts; Volunteer program |
| Goodin Company Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Program support |
| Barrett Family Foundation | Woodbury, MN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General |
| Baird Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Health and human services |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $50 | $50 | Preselected only | 50 |
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 Fridley, Minnesota?
Grassland Trust, Nvent Foundation, The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation, Friends of Fridley Educations Found Education Foundation, Fred C and Katherine B Andersen Foundation and 29 others reported grants to Fridley 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 Fridley. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.