Foundations that fund organizations in Pipestone, Minnesota
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Pipestone nonprofits
11 private foundations gave $288K to Pipestone organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 11 that say either way accept applications.
18 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Pipestone around $3,000. 5 of these funders are based in Minnesota; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 11
- Accept applications
- 6
- of 11 that state a policy
- Dollars to Pipestone
- $288K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 18
- Typical median grant
- $3,000
- Based in MN
- 45%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Pipestone organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Meinders Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | 1 | $200K | $200K | Yes | Operational support |
| The William D and Joyce E Sexton Family Foundation | Spicer, MN | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Charitable activities |
| Pipestone Give Inc | Brandon, SD | 5 | $16K | $3,000 | Yes | Christian based family & community services; Ems; Community based food support |
| Nibbe Family Charitable Foundation | Zumbrota, MN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Elementary education support |
| Ezmzgi Foundation | Bloomington, MN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | To help animals, children, & elderly |
| Centerpoint Energy Foundation Inc | Houston, TX | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Preselected only | General donation |
| Xcel Energy Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 2 | $3,774 | $1,887 | Yes | Match a previous donation (501(c)3) grant; Match credit card donation (501(c)3) grant, match uw payrol… |
| Sonstegard-Tyrrell Scholarship Foundation | Estherville, IA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Education assistance |
| Ja Wedum Foundation | Plymouth, MN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General operating |
| John R Lucash Scholarship Trust | Birmingham, AL | 1 | $790 | $790 | Yes | General operating |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 3 | $350 | $100 | Preselected only | Health - general and rehabilitative; Arts, culture and humanities; Food, agriculture and nutrition |
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 Pipestone, Minnesota?
The Meinders Foundation, The William D and Joyce E Sexton Family Foundation, Pipestone Give Inc, Nibbe Family Charitable Foundation, Ezmzgi Foundation and 6 others reported grants to Pipestone 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 Pipestone. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.