Foundations that fund organizations in Milaca, Minnesota
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Milaca nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $16K to Milaca organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
14 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Milaca around $500. 3 of these funders are based in Minnesota; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Milaca
- $16K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 14
- Typical median grant
- $500
- Based in MN
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Milaca organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST Minnesota Foundation Inc | Milaca, MN | 11 | $10K | $400 | Preselected only | General use |
| Virgil Adkins Trust 117702 | Evansville, IN | 1 | $4,838 | $4,838 | Preselected only | Scholarships |
| Tri-Lakes Sportsmens Club | Lonsdale, MN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Contribution |
| Benton Telecommunications Foundation | Rice, MN | 1 | $250 | $250 | Yes | Milaca bluegrass festival in milaca |
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 Milaca, Minnesota?
FIRST Minnesota Foundation Inc, Virgil Adkins Trust 117702, Tri-Lakes Sportsmens Club, Benton Telecommunications Foundation reported grants to Milaca 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 Milaca. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.