Foundations that fund organizations in Virginia, Minnesota
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Virginia nonprofits
21 private foundations gave $390K to Virginia organizations in their latest filings; 12 of the 21 that say either way accept applications.
31 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Virginia around $6,000. 11 of these funders are based in Minnesota; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 21
- Accept applications
- 12
- of 21 that state a policy
- Dollars to Virginia
- $390K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 31
- Typical median grant
- $6,000
- Based in MN
- 52%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Virginia organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lloyd K Johnson Foundation | Duluth, MN | 2 | $53K | $27K | Yes | The aeoa volunteer services program,; Scholarships |
| C K Blandin Foundation | Grand Rapids, MN | 1 | $51K | $51K | Yes | Project support for organizational development of youth emp… |
| Emberg Charitable Trust-Main | St Louis, MO | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Patricia Ann Emberg Charitable Trust | St Louis, MO | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | Scholarship |
| The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation | Cleveland, OH | 4 | $41K | $11K | Yes | General support |
| Brady Foundation | Billings, MT | 2 | $30K | $15K | Preselected only | General fund; Food distribution center |
| Arsher Charitable Trust | Hibbing, MN | 3 | $28K | $10K | Preselected only | General support |
| Mardag Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Aeoa housing resources general operating |
| Be Here Inc | Duluth, MN | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | connecting community members with their local public school… |
| Hugh J Andersen Foundation | Bayport, MN | 2 | $12K | $6,000 | Yes | Cook county food shelf; General operating support |
| Peter and Colette Johnson Foundation Inc | Breckenridge, CO | 1 | $9,000 | $9,000 | Preselected only | To support essential health virginia emergency department |
| Lamarche Creek Foundation | Wrenshall, MN | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Preselected only | Provide two educational scholarships |
| Moon Jack Scholarship Trust | St Louis, MO | 1 | $5,789 | $5,789 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Owens Family Charitable Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Minnesota Power Foundation | Duluth, MN | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Contributions committee |
| Larry and Donna Pulkrabek Foundation Inc | Superior, WI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Hb Fuller Company Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Hbf invest-matching donation |
| Security State Bank Foundation | Hibbing, MN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Shooting Sports & Wildlife Project |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 2 | $300 | $150 | Preselected only | Housing, shelter; Community improvement, capacity building |
| Xcel Energy Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $250 | $250 | Yes | Match credit card donation (501(c)3) 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 Virginia, Minnesota?
Lloyd K Johnson Foundation, C K Blandin Foundation, Emberg Charitable Trust-Main, Patricia Ann Emberg Charitable Trust, The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation and 16 others reported grants to Virginia 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 Virginia. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.