Elmer B Ott Family Foundation

Mayo Clinic

Rochester, MN

Mayo Clinic funds local nonprofits for health-related and community programs aligned with needs identified in its service areas; priorities vary by location and include access to care, mental health, food security and other local needs. Giving varies widely: 2024 grants ranged from $5,005 to $120,250,322, with a median of $59,957, though those totals include large institutional awards. It accepts unsolicited requests through location-specific programs in Rochester, Florida and Arizona, with eligibility and application rules set locally.

Caring for Colorado Foundation

Denver, CO

Caring for Colorado Foundation funds Colorado organizations and public agencies working to improve health, well-being, and opportunity for young people and families, with a focus on youth ages 9–25 and communities facing health inequities. Its 2025 grants had a median of $60,000; its Youth Health and Well-Being awards are listed at $25,000–$125,000.

Foundation for Spirituality

Baltimore, MD

R & S Rappaport Family Foundation

St Louis Park, MN

McIntosh Family Foundation

Phoenix, AZ

JFM Foundation Inc

New York, NY

Elizabeth a Lynn Foundation

Lakeside, MT

The Elizabeth A. Lynn Foundation funds educational programs, including tutoring, mentoring, career training, enrichment, and related capital or operating needs, primarily in Washington’s Puget Sound Corridor, Blaine County, Idaho, and Los Angeles, California. Its 2025 grants ranged from $14,734 to $55,000, with a median of $22,500. It does not accept unsolicited requests; proposals are by invitation only.

Abrams Family Foundation

Detroit, MI

The Abrams Family Foundation supports animal welfare, health care, education, and religious or community organizations, primarily in Michigan. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,800 to $150,000, with a median grant of $10,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.

The Cameron Fund

Wilmington, DE

James E Dutton Foundation Inc

Merrill, WI

The James E. Dutton Foundation supports wildlife and domestic animal causes, environmental preservation, natural resources, and outdoor education, primarily in Wisconsin and the Midwest, though it has no geographic boundaries. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $12,500, with a median of $4,900. It accepts unsolicited written requests and has no formal application form.

Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing

Appleton, WI

Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing distributes donor-directed and program donations to a broad range of causes and organizations in local, national, and global communities. Its 2024 grants had a median of $11,520 and ranged from $5,006 to $5 million. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Dane Buy Local Foundation Inc

Madison, WI

Dane Buy Local Foundation supports buy-local education, collaboration, and programs that strengthen locally owned businesses and communities in Dane County and South Central Wisconsin; it also offers scholarships to area high school seniors pursuing post-secondary business or entrepreneurship studies. No typical award amount is stated, and the information does not say whether the Foundation accepts unsolicited funding requests.