Foundations that fund organizations in Watertown, Minnesota
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Watertown nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $29K to Watertown organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Watertown around $1,500. 5 of these funders are based in Minnesota; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Watertown
- $29K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $1,500
- Based in MN
- 83%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Watertown organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onan Family Foundation | Duluth, MN | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | General Support |
| The Walser Foundation | Bloomington, MN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Grant - employment support services |
| Intact Charitable Trust USA | Plymouth, MN | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Watertown-Mayer Trap Booster Club | Watertown, MN | 1 | $1,424 | $1,424 | Preselected only | Trap Vests |
| Verizon Foundation | Basking Ridge, NJ | 1 | $750 | $750 | Preselected only | Other civic / community |
| Bluestone Giving Foundation | Stillwater, MN | 1 | $40 | $40 | Yes | Grabber Tool |
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 Watertown, Minnesota?
Onan Family Foundation, The Walser Foundation, Intact Charitable Trust USA, Watertown-Mayer Trap Booster Club, Verizon Foundation and 1 others reported grants to Watertown 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 Watertown. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.