Foundations that fund organizations in Red Lake, Minnesota
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Red Lake nonprofits
12 private foundations gave $339K to Red Lake organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 12 that say either way accept applications.
13 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Red Lake around $20K. 6 of these funders are based in Minnesota; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 12
- Accept applications
- 6
- of 12 that state a policy
- Dollars to Red Lake
- $339K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 13
- Typical median grant
- $20K
- Based in MN
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Red Lake 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 placemaking work in rural minnesota |
| The McKnight Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $75K | $75K | Yes | to support Red Lake Nation Government to pursue a FEMA gran… |
| The Ruth Danley and William Enoch Moore Fund | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $61K | $61K | Yes | Tuition subsidy fy 2025 |
| Better Way Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | Expanding Donor Base and Increasing Donations Launch |
| Mardag Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Growing the next generation of ojibwemowin speakers |
| The Duffield Family Foundation Dba Maddie's Fund | Pleasanton, CA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Community conversations steering committee 2024-25 |
| Richard and Joanna Kreitzberg Foundation | Salem, OR | 1 | $13K | $13K | Preselected only | To support education |
| Peter and Dorothy Lapp Foundation C/O Thomas J Ratelle | Edina, MN | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General charitable purposes |
| Alliss Educational Foundation-Equity | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $6,500 | $6,500 | Yes | General operating |
| Kent Family Charitable Trust | St Louis, MO | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Herman and Therese Ratelle Foundation C/O Thomas J Ratelle | Edina, MN | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | General charitable purposes |
| The Michael and Eileen Considine Foundation | Murrieta, CA | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | To support and enriching environment where students develop… |
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 Red Lake, Minnesota?
C K Blandin Foundation, The McKnight Foundation, The Ruth Danley and William Enoch Moore Fund, Better Way Foundation, Mardag Foundation and 7 others reported grants to Red Lake 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 Red Lake. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.