Foundations that fund organizations in Lakefield, Minnesota
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Lakefield nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $101K to Lakefield organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
12 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Lakefield around $3,631. 4 of these funders are based in Minnesota; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Lakefield
- $101K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 12
- Typical median grant
- $3,631
- Based in MN
- 80%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Lakefield organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton and Dorothy Fricke Charitable Trust | Lakefield, MN | 6 | $35K | $3,631 | Preselected only | Replace stove in parsonage; Replace main entrance door on school; Repair church organ 1st half |
| Frank J Zaher Charitable Trust | Lakefield, MN | 3 | $34K | $10K | Preselected only | Veterans memorial; Food for the poor & needy; Educate children about environmental |
| Robert & Helen Remick Ch Foundation | Lakefield, MN | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | Environmental programs |
| Sandve Heritage Foundation | Lake Park, IA | 1 | $1,800 | $1,800 | Preselected only | General Fund |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
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 Lakefield, Minnesota?
Milton and Dorothy Fricke Charitable Trust, Frank J Zaher Charitable Trust, Robert & Helen Remick Ch Foundation, Sandve Heritage Foundation, Land O'Lakes Foundation reported grants to Lakefield 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 Lakefield. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.