Jarvis Charitable Trust

Blaze Credit Union

Falcon Heights, MN

Blaze Credit Union supports eligible nonprofits serving Minnesota through donations, in-kind gifts, and volunteer support, with priorities including education, housing, hunger, health, veterans and military families, and animals. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,500 to $101,250, with a median of $10,000; it accepts donation requests from eligible nonprofits, which should be submitted at least three weeks before an event.

Edwards Memorial Trust

Eagan, MN

Edwards Memorial Trust supports Minnesota charitable organizations, with recent grants focused on health care, end-of-life care, human services, and hunger relief. Its 2025 grants ranged from $6,000 to $200,000, with a median of $25,000; it gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Manitou Fund

White Bear Lake, MN

Manitou Fund supports a range of charitable purposes, including capital projects, programs, and scholarships; in 2024, grants ranged from $10,000 to $1.75 million, with a median of $50,000. Its 2024 giving was concentrated in California and Minnesota, with additional grants in New York, Florida, and Rhode Island. The fund gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Warren Foundation

Eagan, MN

The Warren Foundation funds Minnesota organizations, supporting work in education, culture, youth, and community services. Its 2025 grants ranged from $4,000 to $6,000, typically about $5,000. It accepts requests by letter with supporting materials and an IRS exemption letter; there are no submission deadlines.

North Oaks Huang Foundation

North Oaks, MN

Centracare Health System

St Cloud, MN

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Otto Bremer Trust

St Paul, MN

The Otto Bremer Trust supports people and communities through grants for work benefiting residents of Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, and Wisconsin; its 2024 grants had a median award of $50,000, with amounts ranging from $3,500 to $1.4 million. It does not accept unsolicited direct requests, but some Community Responsive Fund grants are available through selected intermediary partners.

Firefly Scientists Foundation

St Louis, MO

The foundation funds practical, innovative projects that promote inclusion and community connection for people whose disabilities, illnesses, or injuries limit participation, including accessibility, arts, and employment initiatives. Its 2024 grants ranged from $3,000 to $450,000, with a median of $50,000; giving was concentrated in Minnesota, with grants also made in several other states. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.

Mutual of America Foundation

New York, NY

Mutual of America Foundation makes grants for varied charitable purposes and recognizes U.S. nonprofits that build cross-sector community partnerships through its Community Partnership Award. In 2024, grants ranged from $25 to $250,000, with a median of $200; the award offers $75,000 or $100,000, and grant dollars were concentrated in New York, followed by Colorado and Washington, DC. It does not limit giving to preselected organizations; contact the foundation for application details.

The Engdahl Family Foundation

Anoka, MN

The Engdahl Family Foundation funds medical research, disaster and poverty relief, food assistance, pregnancy support, and conservation, with most of its 2024 grant dollars going to Minnesota and smaller amounts to North Carolina and Michigan. Its 2024 grants ranged from $2,200 to $250,000, with a median of $40,000. It gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Andersen Corporate Foundation

Bayport, MN

Andersen Corporate Foundation funds housing, education, healthcare, hunger relief, and other basic needs in communities where Andersen employees live and work, especially in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa. Grants are typically around $10,000, though awards vary; a current program listing gives a range of $5,000–$50,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests; giving is by invitation only.

Xcel Energy Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

The Xcel Energy Foundation funds STEM career pathways, environmental sustainability, and community vitality programs in Xcel Energy’s service area across Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, Colorado, Texas, and New Mexico. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5 to $619,552, with a median of $512. It does not accept unsolicited requests; applications are by invitation only.