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Ucare Foundation

Stuart, VA

UCare Foundation funds charitable programs that improve the health of underserved populations, including preventive care, food and nutrition support, and mental wellness programs. Its 2025 grants ranged from $8,500 to $50,000, with a median of $30,000; its stated focus is the Twin Cities, Minnesota, and western Wisconsin.

Titus II Inc

Alexandria, MN

Oneill Foundation Inc

Burlington, WI

Cowan Slavin Foundation Inc

Charlotte, NC

The foundation funds varied charitable work, including cancer support, food programs, youth and family services, and arts and education. Its 2025 grants ranged from $7,500 to $25,000 (median $15,000), supporting organizations in North Carolina, New York, Michigan, and California. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

West Central Initiative

Fergus Falls, MN

West Central Initiative funds community-led sustainability and climate projects, equity and systems change, and nonpartisan civic engagement in west central Minnesota and White Earth Nation. Its regular grants are $3,000–$25,000, with most expected to be $3,000–$10,000; it publishes application periods for these grants, but the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Charitable Trust Agreement of Brion

Hartland, WI

The CHARITABLE TRUST AGREEMENT OF BRION & supports Catholic and other charitable organizations, with most of its giving going to Wisconsin. In 2024, grants ranged from $100 to $21,600, with a median of $4,350. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept 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.

Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation

St. Paul, MN

The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation funds community-led work in areas including economic development, health and human services, youth and education, arts and culture, democracy, and nonprofit capacity, serving the East Metro and communities statewide. Its 2025 grants had a median of $26,000, while the Management Improvement Fund offers up to $15,000. It accepts unsolicited requests through open application programs, though some opportunities are invite-only.

The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

The Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation funds education, health care, and human services, including college scholarships, with most support benefiting working- and middle-class families in specified Minnesota and Florida counties; it also makes some national grants. Its 2024 grants had a median of $5,000, though awards ranged from $50 to $10 million. It plans to move to invitation-only grantmaking in 2027; whether it currently accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.

First Children's Finance

Minneapolis, MN

First Children’s Finance funds and supports child care businesses and community projects that expand access to quality early care, including facility improvements, technology, and provider support. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,283 to $50,000, with a median award of $11,839; grantmaking is mainly in Minnesota, Vermont, and Wisconsin, while its lending spans ten states.

C K Blandin Foundation

Grand Rapids, MN

The C K Blandin Foundation funds community wealth-building, rural placemaking and small-community efforts, including work on housing, civic engagement, community spaces and food systems. It primarily supports rural Minnesota, especially Itasca County and nearby communities, and its 2024 median grant was $2,900, though awards ranged from $50 to $335,000.

Wells Fargo Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

The Wells Fargo Foundation funds nonprofits working on financial opportunity, affordable housing, and small-business growth, with giving at national and local levels. Its 2025 grants ranged from $3,000 to $8 million, with a median of $35,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests; eligible organizations are invited to apply.