Funders for Minnpost

Foundations and grantmakers with a track record of funding arts & culture organizations in MN — ranked by their actual grant history, most relevant first.

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25 funders found

Strong match The McKnight Foundation $1.4M · 29 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · MN
Gave $1.4M across 29 grants to arts & culture orgs in MN, 2021–2024
Avg grant $49KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (29 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor The Minneapolis Foundation $943K · 13 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · MN
Gave $943K across 13 grants to arts & culture orgs in MN, 2021–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $73KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (13 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation $324K · 13 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · MN
Gave $324K across 13 grants to arts & culture orgs in MN, 2021–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $25KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (13 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund $1.0M · 12 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · MA
Gave $1.0M across 12 grants to arts & culture orgs in MN, 2021–2023
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $84KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (12 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Mightycause Charitable Foundation $111K · 11 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · FL
Gave $111K across 11 grants to arts & culture orgs in MN, 2021–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $10KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (11 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Amazonsmile Foundation $685 · 20 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · WA
Gave $685 across 20 grants to arts & culture orgs in MN, 2022–2023
Avg grant $34Most recent 2023
Why this funder (20 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Donor Advised Charitable Giving INC $376K · 10 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · CO
Gave $376K across 10 grants to arts & culture orgs in MN, 2021–2023
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $38KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (10 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Lenfestey Family Foundation INC C/O Private Philanthropy Services $14K · 10 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · WI
Gave $14K across 10 grants to arts & culture orgs in MN, 2022–2024
Avg grant $1KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (10 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match The Head Family Foundation $48K · 7 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · MN
Gave $48K across 7 grants to arts & culture orgs in MN, 2021–2024
Avg grant $7KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (7 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Marbrook Corporate Foundation $40K · 8 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · MN
Gave $40K across 8 grants to arts & culture orgs in MN, 2021–2024
Avg grant $5KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (8 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match F R Bigelow Foundation Trust 555 $170K · 7 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · MN
Gave $170K across 7 grants to arts & culture orgs in MN, 2021–2023
Avg grant $24KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (7 grants to similar orgs)
Possible match Institute for Nonprofit News $120K · 8 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · CA
Gave $120K across 8 grants to arts & culture orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2024
Avg grant $15KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (8 grants to similar orgs)
Possible match Evjue Foundation INC $135K · 8 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · WI
Gave $135K across 8 grants to arts & culture orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2024
Avg grant $17KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (8 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Seidl Foundation INC $21K · 5 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · WI
Gave $21K across 5 grants to arts & culture orgs in MN, 2021–2025
Avg grant $4KMost recent 2025
Why this funder (5 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Lannan Foundation $480K · 5 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · NM
Gave $480K across 5 grants to arts & culture orgs in MN, 2021–2023
Avg grant $96KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (5 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Minnesota Humanities Center $190K · 5 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · MN
Gave $190K across 5 grants to arts & culture orgs in MN, 2021–2023
Avg grant $38KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (5 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor American Endowment Foundation $170K · 4 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · OH
Gave $170K across 4 grants to arts & culture orgs in MN, 2021–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $43KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (4 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Frances and Frank Wilkinson Foundat Ion $2K · 6 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · MN
Gave $2K across 6 grants to arts & culture orgs in MN, 2021–2024
Avg grant $275Most recent 2024
Why this funder (6 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Madison Community Foundation $161K · 8 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · WI
Gave $161K across 8 grants to arts & culture orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2023
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $20KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (8 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Lynne & Andrew Redleaf Foundation $60K · 4 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · MN
Gave $60K across 4 grants to arts & culture orgs in MN, 2021–2024
Avg grant $15KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (4 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Tankenoff Families Foundation $51K · 4 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · MN
Gave $51K across 4 grants to arts & culture orgs in MN, 2021–2024
Avg grant $13KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (4 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor The Miami Foundation INC $39K · 4 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · FL
Gave $39K across 4 grants to arts & culture orgs in MN, 2021–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $10KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (4 grants to similar orgs)
Possible match American Journalism Project INC $2.1M · 5 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · DC
Gave $2.1M across 5 grants to arts & culture orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2024
Avg grant $425KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (5 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Rodman Foundation $31K · 4 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · MN
Gave $31K across 4 grants to arts & culture orgs in MN, 2021–2024
Avg grant $8KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (4 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Otto Bremer Trust $357K · 3 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · MN
Gave $357K across 3 grants to arts & culture orgs in MN, 2021–2024
Avg grant $119KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (3 grants to similar orgs)
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Matches are computed live from arts & culture grants in public IRS Form 990-PF and Schedule I filings. A funder appearing here has given to similar organizations before; it is not a guarantee of future funding, an endorsement, or an application invitation. · philanthropy.org