Foundations that fund organizations in Orono, Minnesota
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Orono nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $53K to Orono organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Orono around $1,500. 3 of these funders are based in Minnesota; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Orono
- $53K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $1,500
- Based in MN
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Orono organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahr Foundation-Ima | Minnetrista, MN | 1 | $47K | $47K | Preselected only | General support |
| The Crosswols Foundation | Stamford, CT | 2 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Preselected only | General support |
| Rodney and Barbara Burwell Family Foundation | Minnetonka, MN | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General charitable purposes |
| Ray and Nylene Newkirk Family Foundation | Crystal Bay, MN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General fund |
| Agate Legacy Fund | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
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 Orono, Minnesota?
Kahr Foundation-Ima, The Crosswols Foundation, Rodney and Barbara Burwell Family Foundation, Ray and Nylene Newkirk Family Foundation, Agate Legacy Fund reported grants to Orono 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 Orono. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.