Civil Rights & Social Justice Grant Funders in Minnesota
78 foundations with a documented civil rights & social justice focus have made grants to Minnesota nonprofits in recent years, together directing $125.2M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 78 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active civil rights & social justice funders in Minnesota
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Minnesota giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Ford Foundation | New York | $23.0M | 31 | 2024 |
| 2 | Wk Kellogg Foundation | Michigan | $16.6M | 9 | 2023 |
| 3 | The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | New Jersey | $9.1M | 15 | 2024 |
| 4 | Foundation to Promote Open Society | New York | $7.1M | 7 | 2023 |
| 5 | The Minneapolis Foundation | Minnesota | $3.9M | 42 | 2023 |
| 6 | The Mcknight Foundation | Minnesota | $3.5M | 37 | 2024 |
| 7 | Democracy Fund Inc | District of Columbia | $2.9M | 4 | 2024 |
| 8 | Wellspring Philanthropic Fund Inc | New York | $2.8M | 6 | 2024 |
| 9 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated) | Illinois | $2.4M | 6 | 2024 |
| 10 | Ghr Foundation | Minnesota | $2.2M | 7 | 2023 |
| 11 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | New York | $2.0M | 2 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest civil rights & social justice funders in Minnesota — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 78 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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