Foundations that fund organizations in Rice, Minnesota
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Rice nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $27K to Rice organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
10 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Rice around $1,500. 3 of these funders are based in Minnesota; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Rice
- $27K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 10
- Typical median grant
- $1,500
- Based in MN
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Rice organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Telecommunications Foundation | Rice, MN | 8 | $24K | $1,500 | Yes | Supplies for vacation bible school program; Beautification, maintenance and upkeep of vet memorial; Reader sign on city hall for messages to residents, etc. |
| Peter J King Family Foundation | Golden Valley, MN | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Bame Foundation | Golden Valley, MN | 1 | $100 | $100 | Yes | General operating support awarded as part of the 100 mile c… |
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 Rice, Minnesota?
Benton Telecommunications Foundation, Peter J King Family Foundation, Bame Foundation reported grants to Rice 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 Rice. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.