Foundations that fund organizations in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Sleepy Eye nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $131K to Sleepy Eye organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
13 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Sleepy Eye around $5,000. 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 Sleepy Eye
- $131K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 13
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in MN
- 83%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Sleepy Eye organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Amundson Ohana Foundation | Sleepy Eye, MN | 2 | $89K | $45K | Yes | Donation; Scholarship |
| Southpoint Financial Credit Union Foundation | Sleepy Eye, MN | 3 | $17K | $5,000 | Yes | New bleacher capital campaign; Technology grant; Scholarship |
| Koch Foundation Inc | Gainesville, FL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | To support tuition assistance |
| Richard J and Mary Lou Mathiowetz Foundation | Sleepy Eye, MN | 2 | $7,000 | $3,500 | Preselected only | Scholarships |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 4 | $5,450 | $1,225 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
| Patterson Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Ag education and ongoing programming grant |
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 Sleepy Eye, Minnesota?
LA Amundson Ohana Foundation, Southpoint Financial Credit Union Foundation, Koch Foundation Inc, Richard J and Mary Lou Mathiowetz Foundation, Land O'Lakes Foundation and 1 others reported grants to Sleepy Eye 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 Sleepy Eye. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.