Minnesota Society of Clinical Oncology

Angel Foundation

Mendota Heights, MN

We offer relief to cancer patients and their loved ones through financial assistance, education, and emotional support.

National Congress of American Indians Fund

Washington, DC

The NCAI Foundation funds work that strengthens Tribal Nations, including victims’ services, institutional capacity, and support for Native communities. Listed 2021 awards ranged from $41,364 to $167,826, but no typical giving level or geographic limits are stated. Its Fortifying Tribal Nations program offers grants, but whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.

The Clara Lionel Foundation

New York, NY

The Clara Lionel Foundation funds community-led work in climate solutions and disaster preparedness, as well as women’s entrepreneurship, arts and culture, health equity, and education and youth programs, with a focus on the Caribbean, East Africa, and the U.S. South. Its 2024 grants ranged from $75,000 to $500,000, with a median of $200,000. It does not accept unsolicited partnership proposals.

Fastbreak Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

Clearway Minnesota (SM)

Minneapolis, MN

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Erasca Foundation

San Diego, CA

Erasca Foundation supports charitable organizations in health care, nutrition, cancer and brain tumor support, disability inclusion, education access, and water protection, with most of its giving in California and smaller amounts in New York and Massachusetts. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median of $10,000; it funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Olsen Foundation a New Jersey

Princeton, NJ

The Olsen Foundation supports charitable organizations across varied fields, with no specific mission stated; in 2025, grants ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median of $3,000. It is based in New Jersey and gave most to New Jersey organizations, with grants also going to groups in several other states. The foundation accepts requests by letter to Gregory H Olsen.

Colon Cancer Coalition Inc

Minneapolis, MN

The Colon Cancer Coalition funds colorectal-cancer screening, education, patient and caregiver support, advocacy, and research, with priority for screening and patient support. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,050 to $75,000, with a median of $20,000, and support communities across North America; cash-grant applicants must be in a local Get Your Rear in Gear event area. It accepts applications year-round for review in February and August.

BCBSM Foundation Inc

St. Paul, MN

BCBSM Foundation supports health care research and community programs addressing health literacy, access to care, behavioral health, maternal and child health, nutrition, and disease prevention. Recent grants ranged from $9,000 to $236,710, with a median of $100,000; funding is typically focused on Minnesota, though its website describes a mission to improve health in Michigan. It accepts inquiries year-round and provides a proposal due date after inquiry.

Headwaters Foundation for Justice

Minneapolis, MN

Headwaters Foundation for Justice funds Minnesota grassroots and movement organizations working on organizing, systems change, equity, and justice, with priority for BIPOC-led groups. Its 2025 grants ranged from $6,000 to $125,000, with a median of $40,000; 94% of grant dollars went to Minnesota recipients. It is not currently accepting applications for any of its grantmaking funds.

Newman's Own Foundation

Westport, CT

Newman’s Own Foundation funds programs that support children facing adversity, including joyful experiences for children with serious illnesses, nutrition education and school food, and Indigenous food justice. It primarily funds organizations in the United States; in 2024, grants ranged from $10,000 to $3.5 million, with a median of $25,000. The Foundation funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Mayo Clinic

Rochester, MN

Mayo Clinic’s community grants support 501(c)(3) nonprofits addressing locally identified health needs and community well-being, such as access to care, mental health, and food security. Community grant amounts vary; its 2024 grants had a median of $59,957, though many much larger awards went to Mayo-affiliated organizations. Its community programs serve areas near Mayo sites, including Rochester, Florida, Arizona, and Mayo Clinic Health System communities; application information is stated for Rochester and Florida, but whether unsolicited requests are accepted is not stated.