NORTHLAND FOUNDATION
NORTHLAND FOUNDATION
NORTHLAND FOUNDATION
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The Northland Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based approach, providing a total of $5 million in grants to 253 grantees in 2025. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Northland Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE NORTHLAND FOUNDATION SUPPORTS NORTHEAST MINNESOTA PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES WORKING TOWARD A FUTURE WHERE EVERYONE FEELS THEY BELONG AND CAN THRIVE. THE FOUNDATION'S ADDRESSES ITS MISSION THROUGH GRANTS, LOANS, PROGRAMMING, AND SPECIAL INITIATIVES.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CHURCHES UNITED IN MINISTRY
$752.4K
2%
NORTHSPAN GROUP INC
$585K
2%
UNITED WAY OF NE MINNESOTA
$451.3K
1%
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Total No. of Grants
122
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NORTHLAND FOUNDATION?
No. NORTHLAND FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NORTHLAND FOUNDATION give?
NORTHLAND FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, New York, and Illinois. 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 NORTHLAND FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NORTHLAND FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NORTHLAND FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, NORTHLAND FOUNDATION awarded about 120 grants, totaling nearly $5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NORTHLAND FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, NORTHLAND FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 250 grantees. Recent grantees include CHURCHES UNITED IN MINISTRY, NORTHSPAN GROUP INC, and UNITED WAY OF NE MINNESOTA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NORTHLAND FOUNDATION?
NORTHLAND FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.