Foundations that fund organizations in Houston, Minnesota
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Houston nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $39K to Houston organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
8 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Houston around $5,000. 5 of these funders are based in Minnesota; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Houston
- $39K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 8
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in MN
- 83%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Houston organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hetland Family Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 3 | $18K | $7,000 | Preselected only | Program support |
| Prairiecare Fund | Brooklyn Park, MN | 1 | $8,429 | $8,429 | Yes | 2024 mental health grant |
| Dare Lamberton White & William F White Foundation | Winona, MN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General program costs |
| Elizabeth Callender King Foundation | Winona, MN | 1 | $3,525 | $3,525 | Yes | Donation |
| Arlin Falck Foundation | Caledonia, MN | 1 | $2,320 | $2,320 | Yes | Scholarships |
| Osaic Foundation Inc | Scottsdale, AZ | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General operating support |
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 Houston, Minnesota?
Hetland Family Foundation, Prairiecare Fund, Dare Lamberton White & William F White Foundation, Elizabeth Callender King Foundation, Arlin Falck Foundation and 1 others reported grants to Houston 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 Houston. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.