Foundations that fund organizations in Wells, Minnesota
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Wells nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $56K to Wells organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Wells around $3,000. 2 of these funders are based in Minnesota; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Wells
- $56K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $3,000
- Based in MN
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Wells organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakebush Family Foundation Inc | Westfield, WI | 3 | $52K | $13K | Preselected only | Unrestricted charitable gift |
| Cannon Valley Communications Foundation | Elysian, MN | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Donation for food purchases |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
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 Wells, Minnesota?
Brakebush Family Foundation Inc, Cannon Valley Communications Foundation, Land O'Lakes Foundation reported grants to Wells 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 Wells. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.