Foundations that fund organizations in Waterville, Minnesota
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Waterville nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $331K to Waterville organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Waterville around $45K. 3 of these funders are based in Minnesota; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Waterville
- $331K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $45K
- Based in MN
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Waterville organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry & Jan Sweere Foundation | Lakeville, MN | 1 | $279K | $279K | Preselected only | Capital Campaign: Adult and Family Retreat Center |
| Doris & Ralph Preuss Charitable Trust | Mason City, IA | 1 | $45K | $45K | Preselected only | Scholarship for students entering ministry |
| Olga B Hart Education Foundation | Two Harbors, MN | 1 | $6,500 | $6,500 | Preselected only | For educational purposes |
| Michael and Nancy Keller Family Foundation | Owatonna, MN | 1 | $50 | $50 | Yes | To provide assistance to further program mission |
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 Waterville, Minnesota?
Harry & Jan Sweere Foundation, Doris & Ralph Preuss Charitable Trust, Olga B Hart Education Foundation, Michael and Nancy Keller Family Foundation reported grants to Waterville 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 Waterville. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.