Foundations that fund organizations in Tofte, Minnesota
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Tofte nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $33K to Tofte organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
8 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Tofte around $4,250. 5 of these funders are based in Minnesota; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Tofte
- $33K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 8
- Typical median grant
- $4,250
- Based in MN
- 83%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Tofte organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empty Bowls Cook County | Grand Marais, MN | 2 | $10K | $5,000 | Yes | Food for those in need |
| Lloyd K Johnson Foundation | Duluth, MN | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Nvc's volunteer program in facilitat |
| Hugh J Andersen Foundation | Bayport, MN | 2 | $8,500 | $4,250 | Yes | General operating support |
| Thomas and Julianne Youngren Foundation | Sioux Falls, SD | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Cross Works Foundation | St Joseph, MN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General fund |
| H William Lurton Foundation | Shorewood, MN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General |
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 Tofte, Minnesota?
Empty Bowls Cook County, Lloyd K Johnson Foundation, Hugh J Andersen Foundation, Thomas and Julianne Youngren Foundation, Cross Works Foundation and 1 others reported grants to Tofte 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 Tofte. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.