Foundations that fund organizations in Shafer, Minnesota
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Shafer nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $159K to Shafer organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Shafer around $25K. 5 of these funders are based in Minnesota; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Shafer
- $159K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $25K
- Based in MN
- 83%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Shafer organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh J Andersen Foundation | Bayport, MN | 1 | $58K | $58K | Yes | Arts education & general op supp |
| The McKnight Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $40K | $40K | Yes | for general operating support |
| Mardag Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | General operating support fy2025 |
| Terra Foundation for American Art | Chicago, IL | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Arts education |
| Fred C and Katherine B Andersen Foundation | Bayport, MN | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General operating |
| Constance Mayeron Cowles & Charles Fuller Cowles Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General operating |
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 Shafer, Minnesota?
Hugh J Andersen Foundation, The McKnight Foundation, Mardag Foundation, Terra Foundation for American Art, Fred C and Katherine B Andersen Foundation and 1 others reported grants to Shafer 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 Shafer. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.