Foundations that fund organizations in Hills, Minnesota
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Hills nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $255K to Hills organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Hills around $63K. 0 of these funders are based in Minnesota; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Hills
- $255K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $63K
- Based in MN
- 0%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Hills organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul R Thompson & Bertha M Thompson Charitable Trust | Larchwood, IA | 3 | $180K | $63K | Preselected only | Primarily for the maintenance, repair, and renovations of t…; Support for entity's non-profit purpose of providing safe a…; Support for entity's non-profit purpose of providing fire p… |
| Sfs Foundation | Sioux Falls, SD | 1 | $75K | $75K | Yes | Sponsorship of counseling cabin |
| Equitable Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $250 | $250 | Yes | General contribution |
| Valley Queen Charitable Foundation | Milbank, SD | 1 | $100 | $100 | Yes | Donation |
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 Hills, Minnesota?
Paul R Thompson & Bertha M Thompson Charitable Trust, Sfs Foundation, Equitable Foundation Inc, Valley Queen Charitable Foundation reported grants to Hills 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 Hills. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.