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Cause Public affairsState Minnesota70 funders

Foundations that fund public affairs in Minnesota

70 private foundations based in Minnesota with a return in the last two years gave $9 million to public affairs organizations in 141 grants. The median grant was $11,000, and 22 of these foundations accept applications.

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Foundations with a return in the last two years, each by its latest return (tax years 2023 to 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

Ranked by giving to public affairs

Top 50

Grants in each foundation’s latest return to organizations whose IRS category is public affairs.

  1. The McKnight FoundationMinneapolis, MN · tax year 2024 17 grants Accepts applications $3,430,000 to public affairs
  2. Margaret A Cargill FoundationEden Prairie, MN · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $1,500,000 to public affairs
  3. Wells Fargo FoundationMinneapolis, MN · tax year 2025 15 grants Preselected only $1,445,000 to public affairs
  4. Northwest Area FoundationSt Paul, MN · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $425,000 to public affairs
  5. GHR FoundationMinneapolis, MN · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $400,000 to public affairs
  6. Travelers FoundationSt Paul, MN · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $280,000 to public affairs
  7. Target FoundationMinneapolis, MN · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $250,000 to public affairs
  8. Kahr Foundation-ImaMinnetrista, MN · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $150,863 to public affairs
  9. Tara Health FoundationMinneapolis, MN · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $103,000 to public affairs
  10. BCBSM Foundation IncSt Paul, MN · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $100,000 to public affairs
  11. Manitou FundWhite Bear Lake, MN · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $75,000 to public affairs
  12. WSDC FoundationMinneapolis, MN · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $70,000 to public affairs
  13. Harold F Griffiths FoundationPlymouth, MN · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $70,000 to public affairs
  14. Fred C and Katherine B Andersen FoundationBayport, MN · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $60,000 to public affairs
  15. Shepherd Charitable TrustMinneapolis, MN · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $55,000 to public affairs
  16. Michael J & Karen B Frey FoundationWayzata, MN · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to public affairs
  17. CHS FoundationInver Grove Heights, MN · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $36,000 to public affairs
  18. Megan and Bernie Vonruden Foundation IncFaribault, MN · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $35,000 to public affairs
  19. George Family FoundationMinneapolis, MN · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $30,350 to public affairs
  20. FR Bigelow FoundationSt Paul, MN · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $30,000 to public affairs
  21. Gregg W & Denise E Steinhafel Family FoundationWayzata, MN · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $25,000 to public affairs
  22. Veit FoundationBuffalo, MN · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to public affairs
  23. Big T FoundationLakeville, MN · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to public affairs
  24. March Family FoundationEdina, MN · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $20,000 to public affairs
  25. Avocet FoundationMinneapolis, MN · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $20,000 to public affairs
  26. John Sluck & Anita Sluck FoundationMinneapolis, MN · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $18,000 to public affairs
  27. The Sauer Family FoundationSt Paul, MN · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $17,500 to public affairs
  28. The Hodder Family FoundationMinneapolis, MN · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $17,500 to public affairs
  29. Gary G Taylor Charitable TREagan, MN · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $16,251 to public affairs
  30. EcoTrustMinneapolis, MN · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $15,000 to public affairs
  31. The Richard M Schulze Family FoundationMinneapolis, MN · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $15,000 to public affairs
  32. Xcel Energy FoundationMinneapolis, MN · tax year 2024 10 grants Accepts applications $14,163 to public affairs
  33. Kayland E Call and Virjean Call and Ralph I Call and Nola Call FoundationWebster, MN · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $14,000 to public affairs
  34. Ruth Evans Charitable Trust TaiEagan, MN · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $13,500 to public affairs
  35. Albright FoundationEdina, MN · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $12,000 to public affairs
  36. Land O'Lakes FoundationSt Paul, MN · tax year 2025 4 grants Accepts applications $10,700 to public affairs
  37. Homes for Heroes FoundationMinnetonka, MN · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $10,000 to public affairs
  38. HB Fuller Company FoundationSt Paul, MN · tax year 2023 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to public affairs
  39. Marilyn and Glen Nelson Family FoundationMinnetonka, MN · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to public affairs
  40. Marbrook FoundationMinneapolis, MN · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to public affairs
  41. Robert and Karen Morgan Family FoundationMound, MN · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to public affairs
  42. Cla FoundationMinneapolis, MN · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $9,000 to public affairs
  43. 44 North Foundation IncMinneapolis, MN · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $8,000 to public affairs
  44. Hugh J Andersen FoundationBayport, MN · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to public affairs
  45. Augustino Hiram Zuccaro FoundationMinneapolis, MN · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $5,000 to public affairs
  46. The William D and Joyce E Sexton Family FoundationSpicer, MN · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $5,000 to public affairs
  47. Wayne Goldstein Memorial FoundationSt Paul, MN · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $4,000 to public affairs
  48. Geo A Hormel Testamentary TrustAustin, MN · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $4,000 to public affairs
  49. Mike & Linda Fiterman Family FoundationSt Louis Park, MN · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $3,600 to public affairs
  50. Nicholson Family FoundationSt Paul, MN · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $3,500 to public affairs

Open to applications

23 foundations

The return gives an application contact and does not check the preselected-only box.

  1. The McKnight FoundationMinneapolis, MN · tax year 2024 17 grants Accepts applications $3,430,000 to public affairs
  2. Target FoundationMinneapolis, MN · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $250,000 to public affairs
  3. BCBSM Foundation IncSt Paul, MN · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $100,000 to public affairs
  4. Fred C and Katherine B Andersen FoundationBayport, MN · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $60,000 to public affairs
  5. CHS FoundationInver Grove Heights, MN · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $36,000 to public affairs
  6. FR Bigelow FoundationSt Paul, MN · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $30,000 to public affairs
  7. John Sluck & Anita Sluck FoundationMinneapolis, MN · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $18,000 to public affairs
  8. The Sauer Family FoundationSt Paul, MN · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $17,500 to public affairs
  9. The Richard M Schulze Family FoundationMinneapolis, MN · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $15,000 to public affairs
  10. Xcel Energy FoundationMinneapolis, MN · tax year 2024 10 grants Accepts applications $14,163 to public affairs
  11. Land O'Lakes FoundationSt Paul, MN · tax year 2025 4 grants Accepts applications $10,700 to public affairs
  12. Hugh J Andersen FoundationBayport, MN · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to public affairs
  13. Wayne Goldstein Memorial FoundationSt Paul, MN · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $4,000 to public affairs
  14. Geo A Hormel Testamentary TrustAustin, MN · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $4,000 to public affairs
  15. Mike & Linda Fiterman Family FoundationSt Louis Park, MN · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $3,600 to public affairs
  16. Midcontinent FoundationMinneapolis, MN · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $3,000 to public affairs
  17. The Mick and Sandy Lee Family FoundationWayzata, MN · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $2,500 to public affairs
  18. Daniel Spiegel Family Foundation co Paul SwansonBurnsville, MN · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $1,000 to public affairs
  19. Fingerhut Family FoundationMinneapolis, MN · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $1,000 to public affairs
  20. Bull Henry W FoundationEagan, MN · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $1,000 to public affairs
  21. RC Deputies FoundationSt Paul, MN · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $250 to public affairs
  22. Pohlad Family FoundationMinneapolis, MN · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $25 to public affairs
  23. Pentair FoundationGolden Valley, MN · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $0 to public affairs