Grant Funders in Wayzata, MN
Bespoke Grants indexes 21 grant-making foundations headquartered in Wayzata, Minnesota — together $40.8M in recent annual giving. Their giving most often supports higher education, health care, arts & culture and faith-based (christian). Local funders are one of the best starting points for a Wayzata nonprofit, because many prioritize organizations in their own community.
Foundations headquartered in Wayzata
Ranked by annual giving. Each links to a full profile — giving history, grant recipients, focus areas, and how to apply.
| # | Foundation | Annual giving | Latest grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill and Irma Dale Charitable Family | $6.0M | 2024 |
| 2 | Bentson Foundation | $5.5M | 2025 |
| 3 | Cove Foundation | $4.8M | 2018 |
| 4 | Arnold and Augusta Newman Foundation | $3.3M | 2024 |
| 5 | Prospect Creek Foundation | $2.8M | 2024 |
| 6 | Mithun Family Foundation | $2.7M | 2024 |
| 7 | Lukis Foundation | $2.5M | 2024 |
| 8 | Dougherty Family Foundation | $2.2M | 2025 |
| 9 | Kendrick B Melrose Family Foundation | $1.3M | 2024 |
| 10 | The Carter Family Foundation | $1.3M | 2024 |
| 11 | Maggie Applauds Great Goals in | $1.3M | 2024 |
| 12 | Bergerson Family Foundation | $811K | 2024 |
| 13 | Torgerson Family Foundation | $805K | 2024 |
| 14 | Shepherds - a Family Foundation | $802K | 2024 |
| 15 | Folds of Honor Foundation | $800K | 2024 |
| 16 | Mcglynn Family Foundation | $720K | 2023 |
| 17 | The Rum Fund | $711K | 2024 |
| 18 | The Halloran Family Foundation Inc | $645K | 2024 |
| 19 | Paddock Foundation | $643K | 2024 |
| 20 | The Wasie Foundation | $591K | 2024 |
| 21 | Lothenbach Family Foundation | $501K | 2024 |
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