Foundations that fund organizations in Lewiston, Minnesota
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Lewiston nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $220K to Lewiston organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
13 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Lewiston around $1,000. 3 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 Lewiston
- $220K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 13
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in MN
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Lewiston organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas R Hennessy Family Charitable Trust | Las Vegas, NV | 9 | $212K | $1,000 | Preselected only | General support; Building fund campaign; Cancer research |
| Vance Lee Prigge Foundation | Rochester, MN | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Preselected only | General support |
| John W Pope Foundation | Northbrook, IL | 1 | $3,100 | $3,100 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Edina Realty Foundation | Edina, MN | 1 | $516 | $516 | Yes | Assistance to the disadvantaged |
| 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 Lewiston, Minnesota?
Thomas R Hennessy Family Charitable Trust, Vance Lee Prigge Foundation, John W Pope Foundation, Edina Realty Foundation, Land O'Lakes Foundation reported grants to Lewiston 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 Lewiston. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.