Foundations that fund organizations in Walker, Minnesota
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Walker nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $63K to Walker organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
25 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Walker around $4,015. 5 of these funders are based in Minnesota; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Walker
- $63K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 25
- Typical median grant
- $4,015
- Based in MN
- 63%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Walker organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Underwood Family Foundation | Ames, IA | 6 | $37K | $4,400 | Preselected only | Operational |
| George W Neilson Foundation | Bemidji, MN | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | Towfish sonar |
| Minnesota Power Foundation | Duluth, MN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Contributions committee |
| Arnold & Reeds Family Foundation | Walker, MN | 7 | $4,720 | $500 | Preselected only | To support the mission and vision of the charitable organiz… |
| The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $4,015 | $4,015 | Yes | Human services |
| Reeds & Arnold Family Foundation | Walker, MN | 7 | $3,400 | $300 | Preselected only | To support the mission and vision of the charitable organiz… |
| Harold W Sweatt Foundation | Big Sky, MT | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General |
| Erwin Family Foundation | San Antonio, TX | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Deepen and enrich faith |
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 Walker, Minnesota?
Underwood Family Foundation, George W Neilson Foundation, Minnesota Power Foundation, Arnold & Reeds Family Foundation, The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation and 3 others reported grants to Walker 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 Walker. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.