Foundations that fund organizations in Granite Falls, Minnesota
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Granite Falls nonprofits
15 private foundations gave $820K to Granite Falls organizations in their latest filings; 7 of the 15 that say either way accept applications.
33 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Granite Falls around $11K. 9 of these funders are based in Minnesota; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 15
- Accept applications
- 7
- of 15 that state a policy
- Dollars to Granite Falls
- $820K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 33
- Typical median grant
- $11K
- Based in MN
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Granite Falls organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Builders Vision Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $200K | $200K | Preselected only | to support an artist residency program in the Upper Midwest |
| C K Blandin Foundation | Grand Rapids, MN | 2 | $190K | $95K | Yes | Project support for placemaking work in rural minnesota; Project support for capacity building in rural minnesota |
| Margaret a Cargill Foundation | Eden Prairie, MN | 1 | $150K | $150K | Preselected only | Nordic american folk arts & cultures and native arts & cult… |
| Jeannette and Curt Olson Foundation | Granite Falls, MN | 13 | $104K | $5,000 | Preselected only | Operational expenses; Operating expenses; Public park improvements |
| The Henry Luce Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | General Operating Support |
| The McKnight Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | for general operating support |
| Jerome Foundation Inc | St Paul, MN | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | Support for early career artists in multiple artistic field… |
| The Carr Family Foundation | Marshall, MN | 2 | $23K | $12K | Preselected only | Scholarships; Charitable activities |
| Ch Robinson Worldwide Foundation | Sioux Falls, SD | 1 | $11K | $11K | Yes | Board retreat |
| The Ron and Diane Fagen Family Foundation | Granite Falls, MN | 4 | $9,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General support |
| Winter Wheat Fdn Mgmt Agcy | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 2 | $1,000 | $500 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
| Vertical Lift Outreach | Mocksville, NC | 1 | $625 | $625 | Preselected only | Medical assistnace |
| Kimberly and David Butler Foundation Inc | Balsam Lake, WI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Human services |
| Farmers Union Industries Foundation Inc | Redwood Falls, MN | 1 | $300 | $300 | Yes | General purpose |
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 Granite Falls, Minnesota?
Builders Vision Foundation, C K Blandin Foundation, Margaret a Cargill Foundation, Jeannette and Curt Olson Foundation, The Henry Luce Foundation Inc and 10 others reported grants to Granite Falls 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 Granite Falls. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.