SOUTHERN MINNESOTA INITIATIVE FOUNDATION
SOUTHERN MINNESOTA INITIATIVE FOUNDATION
SOUTHERN MINNESOTA INITIATIVE FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits in Southern Minnesota. With a total of $1.8 million in grants paid to 193 grantees in 2024, the foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
INVESTS FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH IN THE 20 COUNTIES OF SOUTH CENTRAL AND SOUTHEASTERN MINNESOTA.
Cause Areas
1
Economic development
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
LEO AUGUSTA CHILDREN'S ACADEMY
Blooming Prairie, MN
$604K
5%
University of Notre Dame du Lac
Notre Dame, IN
$561K
5%
NATIONAL LEAD FOR AMERICA INC
Dodge City, KS
$165K
1%
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Total No. of Grants
101
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SOUTHERN MINNESOTA INITIATIVE FOUNDATION?
No. SOUTHERN MINNESOTA INITIATIVE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SOUTHERN MINNESOTA INITIATIVE FOUNDATION give?
SOUTHERN MINNESOTA INITIATIVE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, Indiana, and Kansas. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are SOUTHERN MINNESOTA INITIATIVE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SOUTHERN MINNESOTA INITIATIVE FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SOUTHERN MINNESOTA INITIATIVE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, SOUTHERN MINNESOTA INITIATIVE FOUNDATION awarded about 100 grants, totaling nearly $1.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SOUTHERN MINNESOTA INITIATIVE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, SOUTHERN MINNESOTA INITIATIVE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 180 grantees. Recent grantees include LEO AUGUSTA CHILDREN'S ACADEMY, University of Notre Dame du Lac, and NATIONAL LEAD FOR AMERICA INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SOUTHERN MINNESOTA INITIATIVE FOUNDATION?
SOUTHERN MINNESOTA INITIATIVE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.