Foundations that fund organizations in Tower, Minnesota
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Tower nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $55K to Tower organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Tower around $5,000. 3 of these funders are based in Minnesota; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Tower
- $55K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in MN
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Tower organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C K Blandin Foundation | Grand Rapids, MN | 1 | $35K | $35K | Yes | Project support for small communities work in rural minneso… |
| The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation | Cleveland, OH | 1 | $11K | $11K | Yes | General support |
| Mortenson Family Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Unrestricted |
| Charles B Sweatt Foundation Wells Fargo Dba | St Louis, MO | 1 | $3,200 | $3,200 | Preselected only | General operating |
| O'Connor Family Foundation | Chaska, MN | 1 | $555 | $555 | Preselected only | To support the mission of the organization. |
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 Tower, Minnesota?
C K Blandin Foundation, The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation, Mortenson Family Foundation, Charles B Sweatt Foundation Wells Fargo Dba, O'Connor Family Foundation reported grants to Tower 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 Tower. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.