Smart North
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2022–2025
Total received
$994K
Foundation funders
20
Grants recorded
34
Years covered
2022–2025
Who funds Smart North?
Smart North is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by Cargill Foundation ($375K), Northland Foundation ($151K), United Way of 1000 Lakes ($58K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $994K in grants to Smart North between 2022–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargill Foundation | $375,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Northland Foundation | $150,749 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| United Way of 1000 Lakes | $57,500 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Mardag Foundation | $50,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| TC Energy Foundation | $49,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| CenterPoint Energy Foundation Inc | $40,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Minnesota Power Foundation | $40,000 | 2 | 2023–2025 |
| The Minneapolis Foundation | $35,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| SMDC Medical Center | $33,500 | 2 | 2022–2025 |
| Mortenson Family Foundation | $30,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Xcel Energy Foundation | $30,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| The Musser Fund | $20,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation | $17,960 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Youthprise | $17,360 | 1 | 2024 |
| Otto Bremer Trust | $15,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Deer River Healthcare Center Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Tickets for Kids Foundation | $9,588 | 1 | 2024 |
| Lake Country Power Electric Trust | $6,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Pitney Bowes Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| BNSF Railway Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $161K (2025) to $332K (2024). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $161K.
What grants has Smart North received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Northland Foundation | TO SUPPORT AN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM WHERE STUDENTS FEEL WELCOME, INSPIRED, AND COMFORTABLE AND TO FOCUS ON TECHNOLOGY SKILLS & DIGITAL LITERACY FOR GRAND RAPIDS & DEER RIVER YOUTH. | $50,749 |
| 2025 | The Minneapolis Foundation | GENERAL | $35,000 |
| 2025 | SMDC Medical Center | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2025 | CenterPoint Energy Foundation Inc | GENERAL DONATION | $20,000 |
| 2025 | United Way of 1000 Lakes | CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Minnesota Power Foundation | FOUNDATION GRANT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation | COMMUNITY | $5,750 |
| 2024 | Cargill Foundation | MINNEAPOLIS COMMUNITY TECH HUB | $125,000 |
| 2024 | Northland Foundation | TO SUPPORT AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMMING WITH A FOCUS ON TECHNOLOGY SKILLS AND DIGITAL LITERACY FOR DEER RIVER & GRAND RAPIDS YOUTH GRADES 6-12. | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Mortenson Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Mardag Foundation | DEER RIVER COMMUNITY TECH HUB | $25,000 |
| 2024 | United Way of 1000 Lakes | CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $22,500 |
| 2024 | The Musser Fund | GENERAL OPERATING | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Youthprise | African Immigrant Youth Career Development | $17,360 |
| 2024 | Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation | COMMUNITY | $12,210 |
| 2024 | Xcel Energy Foundation | STEM CAREER PATHWAYS | $10,000 |
| 2024 | CenterPoint Energy Foundation Inc | GENERAL DONATION | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Tickets for Kids Foundation | TICKETS TO KIDS | $9,588 |
| 2023 | Cargill Foundation | COMMUNITY TECH HUB | $125,000 |
| 2023 | Northland Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE CREATION OF A TECH HUB IN DEER RIVER TO PROVIDE ENRICHING AFTER-SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Minnesota Power Foundation | DEER RIVER COMMUNITY TECH HUB | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Mardag Foundation | DEER RIVER COMMUNITY TECH HUB | $25,000 |
| 2023 | United Way of 1000 Lakes | CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Xcel Energy Foundation | STEM CAREER PATHWAYS | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Deer River Healthcare Center Inc | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | CenterPoint Energy Foundation Inc | GENERAL DONATION | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Pitney Bowes Foundation | COMMUNITY TECH HUB | $5,000 |
| 2023 | BNSF Railway Foundation | YOUTH | $2,500 |
| 2022 | Cargill Foundation | COMMUNITY TECH HUB | $125,000 |
| 2022 | TC Energy Foundation | CHANGING THE STORY | $49,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 34 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Smart North?
Smart North is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by Cargill Foundation ($375K), Northland Foundation ($151K), United Way of 1000 Lakes ($58K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $994K in grants to Smart North between 2022–2025.
Who is Smart North's largest funder?
Cargill Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Smart North, with $375K across 3 grants (2022–2024).
How much grant funding has Smart North received?
IRS 990 filings record $994K in grants to Smart North across 34 grants from 20 funders between 2022–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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