
MARGARET A CARGILL FOUNDATION
MARGARET A CARGILL FOUNDATION

MARGARET A CARGILL FOUNDATION
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The Margaret A. Cargill Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in Minnesota, Washington D.C., and New York. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, and grants are awarded through a relationship-based, invitation-only process. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
To provide meaningful assistance and support to society, the arts, and the environment.
Cause Areas
1
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

WORLD WILDLIFE FUND INC
$43.1M
4%
THE MINNEAPOLIS FOUNDATION
$42.4M
4%

SAINT PAUL & MINNESOTA FOUNDATION
$40.7M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
312
Median 1st year grant
$2.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$5.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MARGARET A CARGILL FOUNDATION?
No. MARGARET A CARGILL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MARGARET A CARGILL FOUNDATION give?
MARGARET A CARGILL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, District Of Columbia, and New York. 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 MARGARET A CARGILL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MARGARET A CARGILL FOUNDATION fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $2,075. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MARGARET A CARGILL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, MARGARET A CARGILL FOUNDATION awarded about 310 grants, totaling nearly $146.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MARGARET A CARGILL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, MARGARET A CARGILL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 940 grantees. Recent grantees include WORLD WILDLIFE FUND INC, THE MINNEAPOLIS FOUNDATION, and SAINT PAUL & MINNESOTA FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MARGARET A CARGILL FOUNDATION?
MARGARET A CARGILL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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