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Women's Foundation of Minnesota

Minneapolis, MN

The Women’s Foundation of Minnesota funds community-led work advancing gender and racial justice, including safety, leadership, well-being and reproductive justice, and economic justice, primarily across Minnesota. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,250 to $340,000, with a median of $20,375; several programs are invitation-only, and the profile does not describe a general unsolicited application process.

John and Denise Graves Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

The John and Denise Graves Foundation supports education, housing, youth development, and community-building, with a focus on closing equity gaps and improving young people’s lives in Minneapolis and Hennepin County. Its 2024 grants ranged from $516 to $250,000, with a median of $30,000. It accepts unsolicited requests through an alignment form, and also reads letters of interest submitted according to its guidelines as staff capacity allows.

Still Ain't Satisfied - a Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

The foundation’s grants support a range of Minnesota charitable organizations, with listed awards providing general operating support; its specific funding priorities are not stated. Recent grants were typically $10,000–$25,000, with a median of $20,000. It funds organizations in Minnesota and gives only to preselected charities, so it does not accept unsolicited requests.

Raikes Foundation

Seattle, WA

The Raikes Foundation supports education, youth housing stability, racial equity, democracy, and impact-driven philanthropy, with grants concentrated in Washington, DC, California, and Washington state. Its 2024 grants ranged from $100 to $800,000, with a median of $10,000; it is invitation-only and does not accept unsolicited requests.

National Institute for Reproductive

New York, NY

National Institute for Reproductive health, inc. Works to protect and advance equitable access to reproductive health care by building power at the state and local level. Using an approach that is rooted in partnerships with state and local advocates and leaders, nirh seeks to create a policy climate that supports the freedom and ability of each person to control their reproductive and sexual lives, fosters thriving families, and destigmatizes abortion and contraception. It is the only national organization focused solely on working with state and local groups, using a robust partnership model to find and implement creative solutions that improve access to reproductive health care in their communities while simultaneously building the skillsets, capacity, and range of organizations committed to this work. By advocating alongside and arming state and local advocates with the tools they need to advance reproductive freedom in their communities and by making connections within and across

The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation

Omaha, NE

The foundation funds Nebraska college scholarships and charitable organizations, particularly in reproductive and international health; its 2025 grants had a median of about $603,000, with awards ranging from $3,425 to $80.5 million. Its grants reach organizations in the U.S. and internationally, while scholarships are limited to eligible Nebraska students attending Nebraska public colleges. It funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited funding requests.

Headwaters Foundation for Justice

Minneapolis, MN

Headwaters Foundation for Justice funds community organizing and grassroots work advancing racial and social justice, equity, and community self-determination across Minnesota, with a priority on BIPOC-led groups. Its Justice & Liberation Fund offers $50,000 in general operating support over two years; other grants vary. Its website says it is not currently accepting applications, though separate program listings identify some opportunities as open.

The Nash Foundation

Wilmington, DE

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.

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.