Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$3.4M
Foundation funders
12
Grants recorded
35
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota?
Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by Legal Services Corporation ($2.9M), United Way of Cass-Clay ($150K), United Way of Douglas & Pope Counties ($113K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.4M in grants to Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Services Corporation | $2,912,384 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| United Way of Cass-Clay | $150,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| United Way of Douglas & Pope Counties | $113,000 | 6 | 2019–2025 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Minnesota State Bar Foundation | $41,043 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Equal Justice Works | $27,000 | 3 | 2021–2025 |
| Minnesota Justice Foundation | $24,200 | 4 | 2020–2025 |
| Fredrikson & Byron Foundation | $23,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Fargo-Moorhead Area Foundation Corporation | $16,500 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Northwest Minnesota Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Communitygiving | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Midcontinent Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2019) to $643K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $643K.
What grants has Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Legal Services Corporation | CIVIL LEGAL AID | $601,119 |
| 2025 | United Way of Douglas & Pope Counties | PROVIDER OF COMPREHENSIVE CIVIL LEGAL AID SERVICES AT NO COST TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND SENIORS IN NORTHWEST MINNESOTA. | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Fredrikson & Byron Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,000 |
| 2025 | Equal Justice Works | FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT | $7,000 |
| 2025 | Minnesota Justice Foundation | CLERKSHIP | $6,900 |
| 2024 | Legal Services Corporation | CIVIL LEGAL AID | $492,712 |
| 2024 | United Way of Cass-Clay | Support Agency Programs | $30,000 |
| 2024 | United Way of Douglas & Pope Counties | PROVIDER OF COMPREHENSIVE CIVIL LEGAL AID SERVICES AT NO COST TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND SENIORS IN NORTHWEST MINNESOTA. | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Fredrikson & Byron Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| 2023 | Legal Services Corporation | CIVIL LEGAL AID | $492,712 |
| 2023 | Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | MULTIPLE GRANTS FOR PROGRAMS, OPERATIONS, OR OTHER PURPOSES | $50,000 |
| 2023 | United Way of Cass-Clay | Support Agency Programs | $30,000 |
| 2023 | United Way of Douglas & Pope Counties | LEGAL AID ASSISTANCE. | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Fredrikson & Byron Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| 2022 | Legal Services Corporation | CIVIL LEGAL AID | $428,414 |
| 2022 | United Way of Cass-Clay | Support Agency Programs | $30,000 |
| 2022 | Minnesota State Bar Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $26,000 |
| 2022 | United Way of Douglas & Pope Counties | LEGAL AID ASSISTANCE. | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Equal Justice Works | FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Fargo-Moorhead Area Foundation Corporation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Minnesota Justice Foundation | CLERKSHIP | $6,000 |
| 2022 | Midcontinent Foundation | THE FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE I-PAD TABLETS FOR CLIENT BOARD MEMBERS TO ALLOW THEM TO ATTEND MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. | $1,000 |
| 2021 | Legal Services Corporation | CIVIL LEGAL AID | $413,186 |
| 2021 | United Way of Cass-Clay | Support Agency Programs | $30,000 |
| 2021 | United Way of Douglas & Pope Counties | LEGAL AID ASSISTANCE. | $17,000 |
| 2021 | Minnesota State Bar Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $15,043 |
| 2021 | Northwest Minnesota Foundation | DIRECT SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Equal Justice Works | FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Fargo-Moorhead Area Foundation Corporation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,500 |
| 2021 | Minnesota Justice Foundation | CLERKSHIP | $6,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 35 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota?
Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by Legal Services Corporation ($2.9M), United Way of Cass-Clay ($150K), United Way of Douglas & Pope Counties ($113K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.4M in grants to Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota between 2019–2025.
Who is Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota's largest funder?
Legal Services Corporation is the largest recorded funder of Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota, with $2.9M across 6 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota received?
IRS 990 filings record $3.4M in grants to Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota across 35 grants from 12 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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