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Bader Family Foundation

Arlington, VA

The foundation supports organizations working on legal and individual-rights issues, free speech, family-related work, and other charitable purposes. In 2024, grants ranged from $4,000 to $430,000, with a median of $31,000; funding went mainly to Washington, DC, and Virginia, as well as Wisconsin, California, and Colorado. Its filing says giving is not limited to preselected organizations, and applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Meyer Family Foundation

Flint, MI

The Meyer Family Foundation funds a range of charitable causes, including veterans and military families, community programs, education, conservation, health, and religious activities, with grants across multiple states, especially Michigan and Minnesota. Its 2024 grants ranged from $500 to $8,000, with a median of $4,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.

Woodford Foundation

Colorado Springs, CO

The Woodford Foundation funds Colorado and national nonprofits promoting individual, religious, political, and economic freedom, free enterprise, and economic literacy. Its 2025 grants ranged from $250 to $60,000, with a median of $2,500. It does not accept unsolicited requests, though it says it will consider letters of inquiry.

Adolph Coors Foundation

Denver, CO

The Adolph Coors Foundation funds youth development, adult job training and work programs, and public policy, with entrepreneurship and integrative medicine grants by invitation only. It focuses on Colorado, especially rural communities, and considers out-of-state public policy requests; 2025 awards ranged from $4,500 to $500,000, with a median of $40,000, while youth and adult grants are typically $5,000–$175,000. It accepts online applications during set periods, but does not accept letters of inquiry and asks prospective applicants to call first to discuss fit.

Sundet Foundation

Bloomington, MN

The Sundet Foundation funds organizations in culture, disability services, health, education, and faith-related advocacy, with most of its giving going to Minnesota. Its 2025 grants ranged from $120 to $271,259, with a median of $8,572. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Ken and Betty Dahlberg Foundation

Maple Plain, MN

The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc

Milwaukee, WI

The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation supports 501(c)(3) organizations advancing constitutional order, free markets, civil society, and informed citizens, with grants across the U.S. and the largest share going to Wisconsin. In 2024, grants ranged from $500 to $6.62 million, with a median of $100,000. It accepts unsolicited letters of inquiry online on an ongoing basis; full applications are by invitation.

Nicholson Family Foundation

St. Paul, MN

The Nicholson Family Foundation funds youth-based arts, education, and social-service programs, prioritizing smaller-budget nonprofits; its stated focus is five Bay Area counties in Northern California. In 2024, grants ranged from $100 to $61,687, with a median of $2,500. It accepts unsolicited Letters of Inquiry and proposals through its online form.

Wem Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

WCA Foundation supports Twin Cities nonprofits serving women, with its current project grants focused on direct services for adult women in health, economic stability, shelter, and safety. Project grants are typically $10,000–$30,000; the much larger amounts in tax filings reflect a broad range of grants and are not a reliable typical level. Although the filing says WEM Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests, WCA Foundation runs an annual open project-grant round when applications are invited.

Jim and Diane McCarthy Foundation

Bonita Springs, FL

The Jim and Diane McCarthy Foundation supports a range of churches, health and research institutions, veterans’ organizations, and educational and community groups, with 2025 grants going to organizations in Florida, Minnesota, Washington, D.C., Wisconsin, and Tennessee. Its 16 grants totaled $25,000, ranging from $275 to $5,000, with a median of $1,000. The filing says to contact Jim or Diane McCarthy; it does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Daniel Spiegel Family Foundation co Paul Swanson

Burnsville, MN

The foundation supports Jewish community organizations, health care, education, public media, and other causes, with 2024 grants going to Minnesota recipients. Its 12 grants ranged from $90 to $29,800, with a median of $1,150. It accepts unsolicited requests.

The Minneapolis Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

The Minneapolis Foundation supports civic, social, and economic needs, including economic mobility, education equity, community safety, health, and the environment. In 2025, its grants had a median of $25,000, though awards varied widely; 77% of grant dollars went to Minnesota recipients. It does not state a general policy on unsolicited requests; current opportunities are closed, and some programs are invitation-based.