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The Northwest Minnesota Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits in Minnesota. In 2024, it distributed a total of $6.5 million across 179 grantees, operating on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting to connect with the foundation.
Mission Statement
THE NORTHWEST MINNESOTA FOUNDATION INVESTS RESOURCES, FACILITATES COLLABORATION, AND PROMOTES PHILANTHROPY TO MAKE THE REGION A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK.
Cause Areas
2
Philanthropy
Public affairs
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
EVANGELICAL COVENANT CHURCH BEMIDJI MN
$731.9K
3%
BEMIDJI COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL INC
$525.7K
2%
RED LAKE NATION BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
$516.5K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
182
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$12.2K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NORTHWEST MINNESOTA FOUNDATION?
No. NORTHWEST MINNESOTA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NORTHWEST MINNESOTA FOUNDATION give?
NORTHWEST MINNESOTA FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. 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 NORTHWEST MINNESOTA FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NORTHWEST MINNESOTA 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 NORTHWEST MINNESOTA FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, NORTHWEST MINNESOTA FOUNDATION awarded about 180 grants, totaling nearly $6.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NORTHWEST MINNESOTA FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, NORTHWEST MINNESOTA FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 180 grantees. Recent grantees include EVANGELICAL COVENANT CHURCH BEMIDJI MN, BEMIDJI COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL INC, and RED LAKE NATION BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NORTHWEST MINNESOTA FOUNDATION?
NORTHWEST MINNESOTA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.