MINNESOTA PRIVATE COLLEGE FUND
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The Minnesota Private College Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking primarily in Minnesota, having distributed $932.6K across 17 grantees in 2025. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Minnesota Private College Fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE MINNESOTA PRIVATE COLLEGE FUND SERVES THE SHARED NEEDS OF ITS MEMBERS BY SEEKING PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT FROM CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATIONS AND OTHERS FOR THE BENEFIT OF ITS MEMBER COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES AND THE STUDENTS THEY EDUCATE.
Cause Areas
2
Foundations
Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
University of St Thomas
$1.7M
15%
AUGSBURG UNIVERSITY
$1.2M
11%
ST CATHERINE UNIVERSITY
$708.5K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
17
Median 1st year grant
$42.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$45.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MINNESOTA PRIVATE COLLEGE FUND?
No. MINNESOTA PRIVATE COLLEGE FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MINNESOTA PRIVATE COLLEGE FUND give?
MINNESOTA PRIVATE COLLEGE FUND primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota. 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 MINNESOTA PRIVATE COLLEGE FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MINNESOTA PRIVATE COLLEGE FUND fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $43 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MINNESOTA PRIVATE COLLEGE FUND make each year?
In 2025, MINNESOTA PRIVATE COLLEGE FUND awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $933 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MINNESOTA PRIVATE COLLEGE FUND fund recently?
In 2025, MINNESOTA PRIVATE COLLEGE FUND awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include University of St Thomas, AUGSBURG UNIVERSITY, and ST CATHERINE UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MINNESOTA PRIVATE COLLEGE FUND?
MINNESOTA PRIVATE COLLEGE FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.