Foundations that fund organizations in Jackson, Minnesota
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Jackson nonprofits
10 private foundations gave $384K to Jackson organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 10 that say either way accept applications.
24 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Jackson around $4,500. 6 of these funders are based in Minnesota; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 10
- Accept applications
- 6
- of 10 that state a policy
- Dollars to Jackson
- $384K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 24
- Typical median grant
- $4,500
- Based in MN
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Jackson organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert & Helen Remick Ch Foundation | Lakefield, MN | 4 | $150K | $5,750 | Yes | Foster needs, baby bundle, family support services; Senior citizen activities; Student success program, ag and art programs, robotics, lyc… |
| The Sauer Family Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $101K | $101K | Yes | Building strong family relationships |
| Jackson Health Care Foundation Inc | Jackson, MN | 8 | $91K | $4,500 | Yes | Weight room equipment, portable youth baseball mounds, athl…; Furniture, supplies and shelving and Power of food club; Ramp & deployments |
| Frank J Zaher Charitable Trust | Lakefield, MN | 2 | $24K | $12K | Preselected only | Upgrade youth baseball field; Youth reading program |
| Otter Tail Power Company Foundation | Fergus Falls, MN | 1 | $9,000 | $9,000 | Yes | Scholarship Funds |
| Sandve Heritage Foundation | Lake Park, IA | 4 | $5,650 | $1,350 | Preselected only | eqipment; Short term food assistance; The mission of the Jackson Health Care Foundation is to pro… |
| Rice Family Foundation C/O James a Bowditch | Bainbridge Island, WA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Human services program support |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
| New Charitable Foundation C/O New Cooperative Foundation | Fort Dodge, IA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | County fairs |
| McAlister Family Foundation Inc | Wheaton, IL | 1 | $50 | $50 | Preselected only | Program 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 Jackson, Minnesota?
Robert & Helen Remick Ch Foundation, The Sauer Family Foundation, Jackson Health Care Foundation Inc, Frank J Zaher Charitable Trust, Otter Tail Power Company Foundation and 5 others reported grants to Jackson 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 Jackson. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.