Foundations that fund organizations in Perham, Minnesota
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Perham nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $43K to Perham organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Perham around $5,000. 3 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 Perham
- $43K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in MN
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Perham organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail Power Company Foundation | Fergus Falls, MN | 3 | $28K | $5,000 | Yes | General Operations; Playgound expansion for the school & the community year rou… |
| Prairiecare Fund | Brooklyn Park, MN | 1 | $8,160 | $8,160 | Yes | 2024 mental health grant |
| Team Foundation | Bagley, MN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Program support - robotics |
| Offutt Family Foundation | Fargo, ND | 1 | $2,400 | $2,400 | Preselected only | Cb-supplies |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Community improvement |
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 Perham, Minnesota?
Otter Tail Power Company Foundation, Prairiecare Fund, Team Foundation, Offutt Family Foundation, Edward Jones Foundation reported grants to Perham 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 Perham. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.