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

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25 funders found

Strong match The McKnight Foundation $32.5M · 64 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · MN
Gave $32.5M across 64 grants to foundations & grantmakers orgs in MN, 2021–2024
Avg grant $507KMost recent 2024
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DAF sponsor Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines $2.1M · 70 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · IA
Gave $2.1M across 70 grants to foundations & grantmakers orgs in neighboring states, 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 $30KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (70 grants to similar orgs)
  • Colorado Springs Conservatory of Music — 2021 · $250K
  • Community Foundation — 2022 · $250K
  • Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines — 2024 · $150K
  • Community Foundation — 2022 · $125K
  • Colorado State University Foundation — 2021 · $100K
  • +65 more grants not shown
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DAF sponsor Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund $5.3M · 47 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · MA
Gave $5.3M across 47 grants to foundations & grantmakers 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 $112KMost recent 2023
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DAF sponsor Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation $4.3M · 33 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · MN
Gave $4.3M across 33 grants to foundations & grantmakers 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 $129KMost recent 2024
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DAF sponsor Donor Advised Charitable Giving INC $2.2M · 33 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · CO
Gave $2.2M across 33 grants to foundations & grantmakers 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 $67KMost recent 2023
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DAF sponsor American Endowment Foundation $3.4M · 24 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · OH
Gave $3.4M across 24 grants to foundations & grantmakers 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 $140KMost recent 2024
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DAF sponsor The Minneapolis Foundation $4.1M · 22 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · MN
Gave $4.1M across 22 grants to foundations & grantmakers 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 $188KMost recent 2024
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DAF sponsor Natl Christian Charitable Fdn INC $5.2M · 23 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · GA
Gave $5.2M across 23 grants to foundations & grantmakers 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 $227KMost recent 2024
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Strong match Granite Partners Foundation of Minnesota INC $52K · 21 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · DE
Gave $52K across 21 grants to foundations & grantmakers orgs in MN, 2023–2024
Avg grant $2KMost recent 2024
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Strong match Amazonsmile Foundation $3K · 44 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · WA
Gave $3K across 44 grants to foundations & grantmakers orgs in MN, 2022–2023
Avg grant $77Most recent 2023
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DAF sponsor Charities Aid Foundation America $1.8M · 15 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · VA
Gave $1.8M across 15 grants to foundations & grantmakers 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 $118KMost recent 2024
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Strong match The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation $3.7M · 20 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · MN
Gave $3.7M across 20 grants to foundations & grantmakers orgs in MN, 2021–2024
Avg grant $185KMost recent 2024
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DAF sponsor The Blackbaud Giving Fund $1.0M · 20 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · SC
Gave $1.0M across 20 grants to foundations & grantmakers 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 $52KMost recent 2024
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Strong match Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation of Minnesota $1.4M · 16 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · MN
Gave $1.4M across 16 grants to foundations & grantmakers orgs in MN, 2021–2024
Avg grant $88KMost recent 2024
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Strong match Builders Initiative Foundation $6.1M · 14 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · IL
Gave $6.1M across 14 grants to foundations & grantmakers orgs in MN, 2021–2024
Avg grant $438KMost recent 2024
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Strong match Thrivent Financial for Lutherans $1.5M · 17 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · MN
Gave $1.5M across 17 grants to foundations & grantmakers orgs in MN, 2021–2024
Avg grant $88KMost recent 2024
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Strong match Rick and Helga Bauerly Foundation $54K · 22 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · DE
Gave $54K across 22 grants to foundations & grantmakers orgs in MN, 2021–2024
Avg grant $2KMost recent 2024
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DAF sponsor American Online Giving Foundation INC $704K · 21 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · DE
Gave $704K across 21 grants to foundations & grantmakers 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 $34KMost recent 2023
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DAF sponsor Mightycause Charitable Foundation $1.0M · 17 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · FL
Gave $1.0M across 17 grants to foundations & grantmakers 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 $62KMost recent 2024
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Strong match Margaret a Cargill Foundation $39.5M · 12 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · MN
Gave $39.5M across 12 grants to foundations & grantmakers orgs in MN, 2022–2024
Avg grant $3.3MMost recent 2024
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Possible match Sfs Foundation $3.2M · 19 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · SD
Gave $3.2M across 19 grants to foundations & grantmakers orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2025
Avg grant $167KMost recent 2025
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Strong match Hrk Foundation $1.5M · 13 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · MN
Gave $1.5M across 13 grants to foundations & grantmakers orgs in MN, 2021–2024
Avg grant $118KMost recent 2024
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Strong match The Bush Foundation $8.3M · 16 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · MN
Gave $8.3M across 16 grants to foundations & grantmakers orgs in MN, 2021–2023
Avg grant $521KMost recent 2023
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Strong match Driscoll Foundation $262K · 13 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · MN
Gave $262K across 13 grants to foundations & grantmakers orgs in MN, 2021–2024
Avg grant $20KMost recent 2024
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Strong match National Football League Foundation $672K · 14 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · NY
Gave $672K across 14 grants to foundations & grantmakers orgs in MN, 2021–2024
Avg grant $48KMost recent 2024
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Matches are computed live from foundations & grantmakers 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