Fargo-Moorhead Area Foundation
Fargo, ND
Phone: 701.234.0756
E-Mail: office@areafoundation.org
Web: www.areafoundation.org
Purpose/Mission: A regional community foundation with broad interests in arts
and culture, education, health, civic betterment and human services. Geographic
focus on Cass County, North Dakota, and Clay County, Minnesota.
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Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
Grand Rapids, MN
Phone: 218.327.9677
E-Mail: info@gracf.org
Web: www.gracf.org
Purpose/Mission: To provide opportunities for individuals and organizations
who wish to invest in their community to improve the quality of life. Geographic
focus is the Grand Rapids/Itasca County area.
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Headwaters Foundation for Justice
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612.879.0602
E-Mail: info@headwatersfoundation.org
Web: http://www.headwatersfoundation.org/
Purpose/Mission: A progressive foundation which exists to support the work of
grassroots social change and affirms the significance and vitality of the
grassroots community. Geographic focus is the seven-county Twin Cities metro
area, special initiatives in Greater Minnesota, and funding to Native
communities in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
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Initiative Foundation
Little Falls, MN
Phone: 320.632.9255
E-Mail: info@ifound.org
Web: www.ifound.org
Purpose/Mission: To strengthen central Minnesota communities and families
through support of integrated community and economic planning and development.
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The Jewish Community Foundation
Minnetonka, MN
Phone: 952.593.2600
E-mail: foundation@mplsfed.org
Web: www.jewishminnesota.org/content_display.html?ArticleID=63430
Purpose/Mission: To create and administer charitable endowment funds to meet
the challenges and needs of the Jewish community.
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Lutheran Community Foundation
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612.340.4110, 800.365.4172
E-Mail: LutheranCommunityFoundation@TheLCF.org
Web: www.TheLCF.org
Purpose/Mission: To provide a connection between donors and the community — a connection made
possible through a flexible charitable giving program that supports charities
and causes consistent with donor interests and community needs. Donor gifts
benefit Lutheran and non-Lutheran charities nationwide, representing a shared
vision to achieve effective, positive and lasting change throughout our
community.
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Mankato Area Foundation
Mankato, MN
Phone: 612.340.4110, 800.365.4172
E-mail: info@mankatoareafoundation.com
Web: www.mankatoareafoundation.com
Purpose/Mission: To encourage and support projects which enrich
the quality of life of the Mankato area.
The Minneapolis Foundation
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612.672.3878
E-Mail: e-mail@mplsfoundation.org
Web: www.mplsfoundation.org
Purpose/Mission: To strengthen our community, in measurable and sustainable
ways, for the benefit of all citizens, especially those who are disadvantaged.
The foundation supports diverse organizations on a statewide and national basis
through its donor advised grants, supporting organizations and special projects.
Minnesota Community Foundation
St. Paul, MN
Phone: 651.224.0571
E-Mail: drs@mncommunityfoundation.org
Web: www.mncommunityfoundation.org
Purpose/Mission: To enhance philanthropy in the state of Minnesota by
attracting, developing, managing and administering funds for charitable
purposes.
33 community funds are affiliated with Minnesota Community Foundation:
Albert Lea Area Community Foundation
Albert Lea, MN
Phone: 507.373.7487
Alexandria Area Community Foundation Fund
Alexandria, MN
Phone: 320.763.6784
Web: www.alexandriafoundation.org
Argyle Area Community Foundation
Argyle, MN
Phone: 218.437.6631
Bemidji Area Community Foundation
Bemidji, MN
Phone: 218.759.9101
The Big Sandy Lake Foundation
McGregor, MN
Phone: 763.559.1059, 218.426.4256
E-mail: Carlson@1cp2.net
Chisholm Community Foundation Fund
Chisholm, MN
Phone: 218.254.2116
Web: www.chisholmcommunityfoundation.com
Delano Area Foundation Fund
Delano, MN
Phone: 763.972.6848
Fairmont Area Foundation Fund
Fairmont, MN
Phone: 507.235.5012
Web: www.fairmont.org/faf
Five Star Community Foundation
Redwood Falls, MN
Phone: 507.644.3051
Hibbing Foundation
Hibbing, MN
Phone: 218.262.4212
E-mail: rsacc@uslink.net
Web: www.hibbingfoundation.org
Horseshoe/Loon Lake Association
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612.347.8212
Kabekona Lake Fund
Laporte, MN
Phone: 218.224.3351
E-mail: mjdj@paulbunyan.net
Lake Crystal Community Recreation Center Building Fund
Lake Crystal, MN
The Lake Minnewaska Area Foundation
Glenwood, MN
Phone: 320.239.2328
Long Lake Foundation Fund
Montevideo Foundation Fund
Montevideo, MN
Phone: 320.269.6588
E-mail: htainc@info-link.net
New Prague Area Community Fund
New Prague, MN
Phone: 952.758.4491
New Ulm Area Foundation
New Ulm, MN
Phone: 507.354.3337
E-mail: dwarta@mn.rr.com
Web: www.newulmareafoundation.org
The Northfield Area Foundation Fund
Northfield, MN
Phone: 507.664.0728
E-mail: info@northfieldareafoundation.org
Web: www.northfieldareafoundation.org
Pine River Watershed Protection Foundation Fund
Crosslake, MN
Phone: 218.568.8811
E-mail: john@haylakelodge.com
Plymouth Community Foundation
Plymouth, MN
Phone: 763.473.3069
Web:
www.plymouthcommunityfoundation.org
Randolph Area Community Fund
Randolph, MN
Phone: 507.645.7972
Springfield Area Foundation Fund
Springfield, MN
Phone: 507.723.4283
E-mail: lheller@springfield.mntm.org
St. Louis Park Community Foundation
St. Louis Park, MN
Phone: 952.926.7466
E-mail: info@slpcf.org
Web: www.slpcf.org
St. Louis Park Public Schools Foundation
University of Okoboji Foundation Fund
Okoboji, IA
Phone: 712.332.7177
E-mail: ann@okobojichamber.com
Wadena Area Foundation
Wadena, MN
Phone: 218.631.1044
E-mail: tobypie@wcta.net
Walnut Grove Area Foundation
Walnut Grove, MN
Phone: 507.859.2134
Web: www.walnutgrovemn.org/Government/WalnutGroveFoundation
Wanda Community Fund
Waseca Area Foundation
Waseca, MN
Phone: 507.835.5990
E-mail: akpkabbe@mnic.net
Web: www.wasecaareafoundation.org
Wayzata Public Schools Education Foundation
Winthrop Area Community Foundation Fund
Zumbrota Community Foundation Endowment Fund
Zumbrota, MN
Phone: 507.732.5499
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North Dakota Community Foundation
Bismarck, ND
Phone: 701.222.8349
Web: www.ndcf.net
Purpose/Mission: To improve the quality of life for North Dakota’s citizens
through charitable giving.
North End Community Foundation
St. Paul, MN
Phone: 651.489.9623
North Suburban Community Foundation
St. Paul, MN
Phone: 651.633.3623
Northland Foundation
Duluth, MN
Phone: 218.723.4040
E-Mail: info@northlandfdn.org
Web: www.northlandfdn.org
Purpose/Mission: To address the human, social and economic needs in the
seven-county region of northeastern Minnesota.
Northwest Minnesota Foundation
Bemidji, MN
Phone: 218.759.2057, 800.659.7859
E-mail:
nwmf@nwmf.org
Web: www.nwmf.org
Purpose/Mission: To support regional economic growth and build individual,
organizational and community capacity through grants, loans, training/technical
assistance and philanthropic opportunities. Geographic focus is northwestern
Minnesota.
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Owatonna Foundation
Owatonna, MN
Phone: 507.455.2995
E-mail: info@OwatonnaFoundation.com
Web: www.owatonnafoundation.com
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Philanthrofund Foundation
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612.870.1806, 800.435.1402
E-Mail: info@pfundonline.org
Web: www.pfundonline.org
Purpose/Mission: To provide financial and fundraising support to
organizations that serve the needs and enhance the quality of life of the gay,
lesbian, bisexual and transgender and allied communities of the Upper Midwest.
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Redwood Area Communities Foundation
Redwood Falls, MN
Phone: 507.637.4004
Web: www.radc.org/racf.html
Richfield Community Foundation
Richfield, MN
Phone: 612.869.8057
Purpose/Mission: To assess the needs and resources of the community, to
engage in fund-raising activities and to fund projects that can be appropriately
met with foundation financial resources. Geographic focus on the community of
Richfield.
Rochester Area Foundation
Rochester, MN
Phone: 507.282.0203
E-mail:
info@RochesterArea.org
Web: www.rochesterarea.org
Purpose/Mission: Administers a broad range of funds to meet community needs.
Geographic focus is Olmsted County.
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St. Anthony Park Community Foundation
St. Paul, MN
Phone: 651.641.1455
E-Mail: jon@sapfoundation.org
Web: www.sapfoundation.org
Purpose/Mission: To nurture the unique community assets of St. Anthony Park to
secure a strong and vibrant neighborhood for future generations.
St. Croix Valley Community Foundation
Hudson, WI
Phone: 715.386.9490
E-Mail: info@scvcf.org
Web: www.scvcf.org
Purpose/Mission: To enhance the quality of life in the lower St. Croix River
Valley by encouraging long-term charitable giving in the region; making
purposeful grants to the nonprofit organizations that serve the Valley; and
working creatively as both a servant and leader on behalf of the communities
that define the region.
The Saint Paul Foundation
St. Paul, MN
Phone: 651.224.5463
E-Mail: inbox@saintpaulfoundation.org
Web: saintpaulfoundation.org
Purpose/Mission: The Saint Paul Foundation actively serves the people of the
greater Saint Paul area by building permanent charitable capital, making
philanthropic grants, and providing services that contribute to the health and
vitality of the community. We do this by working with donors to achieve their
philanthropic goals; managing responsibly the foundation's assets; encouraging
and participating in community initiatives and partnerships; broadening the base
of effective leadership in the community; building awareness of the role of
philanthropy in meeting the needs of the community; and providing services to
other charitable organizations.
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation
Owatonna, MN
Phone: 507.455.3215
E-Mail: inquiry@smifoundation.org
Web: www.smifoundation.org
Purpose/Mission: To improve southern Minnesota's economy and communities so that
all our residents can enjoy economic self-sufficiency and fully participate in
their communities' civic life.
The Southwest Initiative Foundation
Hutchinson, MN
Phone: 320.587.4848; 800.594.9480
E-Mail: info@swifoundation.com
Web: www.swifoundation.org
Purpose/Mission: To be a catalyst facilitating opportunities for economic,
social and cultural growth by promoting philanthropy, leadership, innovation and
collaboration. Geographic focus is the 18 counties of southwest Minnesota.
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Vadnais Heights Community Foundation
Vadnais Heights, MN
Phone: 651.204.6000
Virginia Foundation
Virginia, MN
Phone: 218.749.8239
E-Mail: info@virginiafoundation.com
Web: www.virginiafoundation.com
Purpose/Mission: To preserve Virginia's proud heritage and strengthen the
community.
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West Central Initiative
Fergus Falls, MN
Phone: 218.739.2239; 800.735.2239 in MN
E-Mail: grants@wcif.org
Web: www.wcif.org
Purpose/Mission: To improve the viability of west central Minnesota.
Geographic service area is Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope,
Stevens, Traverse and Wilkin counties.
Winona Community Foundation
Winona, MN
Phone: 507.454.6511
E-Mail: wincomf@hbci.com
Web: www.winonacommunityfoundation.org
Purpose/Mission: Assists tax-exempt organizations which have demonstrated
actual or potential operating success and are based in the Greater Winona area.
Women's Foundation of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612.337.5010
E-Mail: contactus@wfmn.org
Web: www.wfmn.org
Purpose/Mission: To increase financial resources available to programs and
organizations by and for women and girls who are creating change on their own
behalf. Geographic focus is the state of Minnesota.
HELP
The Minnesota Council on Foundations is available for one-on-one
consultations. Contact the Council at 612.338.1989 or info@mcf.org.
