Knitcraft St Croix Foundation

Winona Community Foundation

Winona, MN

Winona Community Foundation funds nonprofits serving the Winona area in fields including human services, health, arts and culture, education, and community development, with particular Impact Grant priorities of mental health and housing. Its 2024 median grant was $12,560; Community Grant awards are capped at $15,000 for capacity-building and $5,000 for sustaining needs.

Otto Bremer Trust

St. Paul, MN

The Otto Bremer Trust funds organizations and projects addressing community needs and opportunities, including health care and social services, in Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. In 2025, grants ranged from $3,500 to $4.2 million, with a median of $150,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests or direct grant applications; Community Responsive Fund grants are offered through selected intermediaries.

Dare Lamberton White & William F

Winona, MN

This foundation supports charitable organizations working in areas such as community assistance, mental health, housing, early childhood, and wildlife education and research, primarily in Minnesota. In 2025, it awarded $250–$10,000 per grant, with a median of $1,000. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Winona Foundation

Seattle, WA

The Winona Foundation funds nonprofit organizations and projects in the Winona, Minnesota, area that support the community’s cultural, historical, and educational heritage. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,000 to $12,000, with a median of $5,000. It accepts applications, including from organizations not previously selected for funding.

Frankard Foundation

Lakeville, MN

The Gostomski Foundation

Oakbrook Terrace, IL

The Gostomski Foundation supports schools and universities, religious organizations, and community groups, with 2024 grants also benefiting arts, youth, and social-service programs. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $117,772, with a median of $10,000; most 2024 funding went to organizations in Minnesota, followed by Wisconsin. It funds only preselected charities 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.