Foundations that fund organizations in Springfield, Minnesota
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Springfield nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $83K to Springfield organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
34 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Springfield around $2,300. 6 of these funders are based in Minnesota; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Springfield
- $83K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 34
- Typical median grant
- $2,300
- Based in MN
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Springfield organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvester Schunk Educational Trust | Springfield, MN | 20 | $26K | $1,150 | Yes | Educational |
| Mardag Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Springfield area food shelf - hire a food shelf director |
| Berg Memorial Fund Trust 000922 | New Ulm, MN | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General fund of the church |
| Joseph & Katherine Schneider Family Trust | Springfield, MN | 4 | $8,700 | $2,300 | Preselected only | Not designated; Scholarships as per will |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 4 | $5,300 | $1,300 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
| Richard J and Mary Lou Mathiowetz Foundation | Sleepy Eye, MN | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | Scholarships |
| John and Margaret Sagan Foundation | Evanston, IL | 2 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Preselected only | General purpose grant |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations |
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 Springfield, Minnesota?
Sylvester Schunk Educational Trust, Mardag Foundation, Berg Memorial Fund Trust 000922, Joseph & Katherine Schneider Family Trust, Land O'Lakes Foundation and 3 others reported grants to Springfield 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 Springfield. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.