Foundations that fund organizations in Litchfield, Minnesota
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Litchfield nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $120K to Litchfield organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
9 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Litchfield around $4,500. 4 of these funders are based in Minnesota; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Litchfield
- $120K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 9
- Typical median grant
- $4,500
- Based in MN
- 57%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Litchfield organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sauer Family Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $60K | $60K | Yes | Building strong family relationships |
| Shavlik Family Charitable Trust | White Bear Lake, MN | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | Technology grant |
| Donald and Maureen Olson Charitable Trust | St Louis, MO | 2 | $19K | $9,375 | Preselected only | General support |
| Spartannash Foundation | Byron Center, MI | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Preselected only | Fighting hunger |
| Pierce Family Foundation | Longboat Key, FL | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Family support |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 2 | $2,450 | $1,225 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
| Felhaber Larson Fenlon & Vogt Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Charitable contributions |
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 Litchfield, Minnesota?
The Sauer Family Foundation, Shavlik Family Charitable Trust, Donald and Maureen Olson Charitable Trust, Spartannash Foundation, Pierce Family Foundation and 2 others reported grants to Litchfield 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 Litchfield. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.