Early Childhood Education Grant Funders in Minnesota
63 foundations with a documented early childhood education focus have made grants to Minnesota nonprofits in recent years, together directing $38.6M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 63 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 early childhood education funders in Minnesota
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Minnesota giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | First Children's Finance | Minnesota | $7.2M | 556 | 2023 |
| 2 | Northland Foundation | Minnesota | $2.4M | 103 | 2025 |
| 3 | Three Rivers Community Action Inc | Minnesota | $2.1M | 10 | 2023 |
| 4 | Minneapolis Jewish Federation | Minnesota | $2.1M | 3 | 2020 |
| 5 | Bcbsm Foundation Inc | Minnesota | $1.9M | 25 | 2024 |
| 6 | Beth El Foundation of Minnesota Inc | Minnesota | $1.7M | 4 | 2025 |
| 7 | The Sauer Family Foundation | Minnesota | $1.6M | 71 | 2020 |
| 8 | Otto Bremer Trust | Minnesota | $1.6M | 20 | 2024 |
| 9 | Wk Kellogg Foundation | Michigan | $1.4M | 8 | 2023 |
| 10 | Medica Foundation | Minnesota | $1.3M | 35 | 2024 |
| 11 | Cargill Foundation | Minnesota | $1.2M | 9 | 2024 |
| 12 | Ucare Minnesota | Minnesota | $1.1M | 4 | 2022 |
| 13 | Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation | Minnesota | $1.1M | 68 | 2024 |
| 14 | The Sheltering Arms Foundation | Minnesota | $1.0M | 90 | 2025 |
| 15 | The Ciresi Walburn Foundation for | Minnesota | $1.0M | 11 | 2025 |
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The funders above are the biggest early childhood education funders in Minnesota — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 63 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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