Randy Shaver Cancer Research and

KG Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

Bakken Family WRC Foundation

Prior Lake, MN

The Bakken Family WRC Foundation supports charitable organizations across varied fields, including arts and museums, health, churches, children’s advocacy, and hunger relief. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,000 to $268,600, with a median of $22,500; nearly all funding went to Minnesota organizations, with 1% going to New York. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.

Ucare Minnesota

Stuart, VA

UCare’s community benefit work supports Minnesota health initiatives, including reducing health disparities, improving access to care, strengthening provider services, and promoting family and senior wellness. Its typical grant size is not established: filings reported no grants in 2024 or 2025, while a 2023 university funding commitment called for four $25 million payments over three years. No process for unsolicited requests is stated.

The Graco Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

The Graco Foundation funds local nonprofits, especially near its U.S. facilities, for capital projects, programs and technology, with emphasis on STEM education, workforce development and youth empowerment. In 2025, grants ranged from $500 to $214,000, with a median of $10,000; it prioritizes Minnesota and other states where Graco has facilities. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

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.

John W Mooty Foundation Trust

Edina, MN

The John W Mooty Foundation Trust funds education, community service, health, food access, and youth well-being, with a preference for Minnesota beneficiaries; recent grants also went to organizations in several other states. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $387,499, with a median of $17,500. To apply, contact Bruce W Mooty; no specific form or deadline is listed.

McKesson Foundation Inc

Dallas, TX

McKesson Foundation supports healthcare access across the U.S. and Canada, focusing on cancer, healthcare workforce training, and emergency response, especially for vulnerable communities; local priorities include Atlanta, Columbus, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Memphis, Montreal, Richmond, and Toronto. Its 2025 grants ranged from $10,000 to $2.47 million, with a median of $100,000. Its filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests, while its current website describes online applications: up to $25,000 year-round and larger requests from February 1 through April 30.

Blaze Credit Union

Falcon Heights, MN

Blaze Credit Union supports Minnesota nonprofits in education and financial empowerment, housing, hunger, health and wellness, animal welfare, and veterans’ and military families, through donations, sponsorships, in-kind support, and volunteering. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,500 to $101,250, with a median of $10,000. It accepts unsolicited requests from eligible Minnesota nonprofits; requests should be submitted at least three weeks before an event.

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.

Ch Robinson Worldwide Foundation

Sioux Falls, SD

The C.H. Robinson Worldwide Foundation funds community needs, economic opportunity, supply-chain and logistics initiatives, and environmental sustainability, with Twin Cities grants also supporting hunger, shelter, K–12 education, and workforce development in Minneapolis–St. Paul. In 2024, grants ranged from $750 to $2.69 million, with a median of $5,000. Strategic Industry grants are invitation-only; Twin Cities organizations can apply online, and no general policy on unsolicited requests is stated.

AB CarVal Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

AB CarVal Foundation’s 2025 grants supported organizations working in education and youth development, family and community support, health, and research, with 59% of grant dollars going to Minnesota and others reaching several states. Grants ranged from $500 to $15,000, with a median of $2,500. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Sundet Foundation

Bloomington, MN

The Sundet Foundation funds organizations in culture, disability services, health, education, and faith-related advocacy, with most of its giving going to Minnesota. Its 2025 grants ranged from $120 to $271,259, with a median of $8,572. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.