Foundations that fund organizations in Waseca, Minnesota
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Waseca nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $197K to Waseca organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
9 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Waseca around $15K. 6 of these funders are based in Minnesota; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Waseca
- $197K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 9
- Typical median grant
- $15K
- Based in MN
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Waseca organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Head Family Foundation | Minnetonka, MN | 2 | $80K | $40K | Preselected only | General support |
| The McKnight Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $70K | $70K | Yes | for re-granting programs in support of individual artists a… |
| Mardag Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | General operating funds |
| Cla Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Program specific support |
| Hiawatha Education Foundation | Winona, MN | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Yes | Educational programs |
| Schneider National Foundation Inc | Green Bay, WI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Donation |
| Edina Realty Foundation | Edina, MN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Assistance to the disadvantaged |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $250 | $250 | 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 Waseca, Minnesota?
The Head Family Foundation, The McKnight Foundation, Mardag Foundation, Cla Foundation, Hiawatha Education Foundation and 3 others reported grants to Waseca 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 Waseca. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.