Foundations that fund organizations in Mahnomen, Minnesota
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Mahnomen nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $113K to Mahnomen organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
11 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Mahnomen around $4,000. 2 of these funders are based in Minnesota; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Mahnomen
- $113K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 11
- Typical median grant
- $4,000
- Based in MN
- 40%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Mahnomen organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C K Blandin Foundation | Grand Rapids, MN | 2 | $90K | $45K | Yes | Project support for small communities work in rural minneso… |
| Wild Rice Electric Trust | Mahnomen, MN | 6 | $11K | $1,300 | Yes | 2 aeds and commercial microwave; Hand tools; Yo-yo's for county fair performance |
| Alliss Educational Foundation-Equity | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $6,500 | $6,500 | Yes | General operating |
| Offutt Family Foundation | Fargo, ND | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | Cb-equip upgrade |
| Murphy Family Foundation | Issaquah, WA | 1 | $1,750 | $1,750 | Preselected only | To help fund the programs of this small school. |
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 Mahnomen, Minnesota?
C K Blandin Foundation, Wild Rice Electric Trust, Alliss Educational Foundation-Equity, Offutt Family Foundation, Murphy Family Foundation reported grants to Mahnomen 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 Mahnomen. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.