Foundations that fund organizations in Little Falls, Minnesota
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Little Falls nonprofits
35 private foundations gave $4.9M to Little Falls organizations in their latest filings; 20 of the 35 that say either way accept applications.
116 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Little Falls around $3,000. 21 of these funders are based in Minnesota; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 35
- Accept applications
- 20
- of 35 that state a policy
- Dollars to Little Falls
- $4.9M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 116
- Typical median grant
- $3,000
- Based in MN
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Little Falls organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Bremer Trust | St Paul, MN | 1 | $3.1M | $3.1M | Yes | Community responsive fund |
| The McKnight Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 3 | $850K | $250K | Yes | to advance clean energy projects and continue existing gap…; to enhance collaboration with the University of Minnesota's…; for general operating support |
| The Bush Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $220K | $220K | Yes | Support the expansion of the initiators fellowship |
| Gordon R Larson Charitable Foundation | Virginia Beach, VA | 1 | $192K | $192K | Preselected only | Education |
| Granite Partners Foundation of Minnesota Inc | Wilmington, DE | 4 | $133K | $6,000 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted; Tee Marker fund; Initiators program |
| Target Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $100K | $100K | Yes | Economic opportunity - hometown (ecosystem) |
| The Musser Fund | Milwaukee, WI | 8 | $80K | $10K | Yes | General operating |
| Wilson Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $36K | $36K | Preselected only | Joint/workforce grant |
| Minnesota Power Foundation | Duluth, MN | 14 | $35K | $1,250 | Yes | Contributions committee; Positively powerful; Contribution committee |
| Benton Telecommunications Foundation | Rice, MN | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Automatic doors for entrance into their building |
| Mardag Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Bilingual advocate |
| Charles a Weyerhaeuser Memorial Foundation | St Paul, MN | 3 | $12K | $5,000 | Preselected only | General operating support; The charles a. weyerhaeuser memorial museum |
| The Birkey Family Foundation | Grand Rapids, MN | 2 | $11K | $5,250 | Preselected only | General |
| Connexus Energy Foundation | Ramsey, MN | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Donation |
| The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 2 | $9,550 | $4,775 | Yes | Human services |
| The Brass Family Foundation | Lennox, SD | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Yes | General Assistance |
| Getsch Charitable Trust | North Oaks, MN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Where needed most |
| Centerpoint Energy Foundation Inc | Houston, TX | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General donation |
| C K Blandin Foundation | Grand Rapids, MN | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Matching gift contribution |
| Farmers Union Industries Foundation Inc | Redwood Falls, MN | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | General purpose |
| Uta Foundation | Beverly Hills, CA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Donation using egp funds |
| Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc | Radnor, PA | 50 | $2,500 | $50 | Yes | Matching gifts |
| Rick and Helga Bauerly Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| The Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation of Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Oneok Foundation Inc | Tulsa, OK | 1 | $1,936 | $1,936 | Yes | 1 drone |
| Xcel Energy Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $1,107 | $1,107 | Yes | Match uw payroll deduction grant |
| Reeds & Arnold Family Foundation | Walker, MN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | To support the mission and vision of the charitable organiz… |
| The William J & Pamela Malinchak Foundat C/O Robert Dreker | Summerland Key, FL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Hognander Foundation C/O Ellingson and Ellingson Ltd | Edina, MN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Operating funds |
| Edina Realty Foundation | Edina, MN | 3 | $1,000 | $250 | Yes | Assistance to the disadvantaged |
| Bnsf Railway Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | United way/red cross |
| The Barry Foundation | Fargo, ND | 1 | $750 | $750 | Preselected only | PaY: Mental Health Program |
| Glaser Family Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Youth firearm training |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Bluestone Giving Foundation | Stillwater, MN | 1 | $142 | $142 | Yes | Transportation |
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 Little Falls, Minnesota?
Otto Bremer Trust, The McKnight Foundation, The Bush Foundation, Gordon R Larson Charitable Foundation, Granite Partners Foundation of Minnesota Inc and 30 others reported grants to Little Falls 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 Little Falls. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.