Faith-Based Grant Funders in Minnesota
42 foundations with a documented faith-based focus have made grants to Minnesota nonprofits in recent years, together directing $43.2M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 42 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 faith-based funders in Minnesota
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Minnesota giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Minnesota Council On Aging Inc | Minnesota | $16.2M | 12 | 2024 |
| 2 | Minnesota River Area Agency On Aging Inc | Minnesota | $14.8M | 11 | 2024 |
| 3 | Lilly Endowment Inc | Indiana | $8.3M | 11 | 2023 |
| 4 | Normandale Lutheran Church Foundation | Minnesota | $502K | 3 | 2024 |
| 5 | Minnesota Historical Society | Minnesota | $344K | 5 | 2022 |
| 6 | Catholic Education Memorial Fund | Minnesota | $327K | 6 | 2025 |
| 7 | Catholic Community Foundation | Minnesota | $289K | 14 | 2025 |
| 8 | The Berel and Chana Silverberg | Minnesota | $267K | 9 | 2018 |
| 9 | Evelyn and Walter Haas Jr Fund | California | $260K | 5 | 2019 |
| 10 | The Jmg Foundation | New Jersey | $258K | 37 | 2023 |
| 11 | The Mcknight Foundation | Minnesota | $215K | 2 | 2023 |
| 12 | Isrb Fund Inc | New Jersey | $141K | 5 | 2024 |
| 13 | American Baptist Foundation | Pennsylvania | $130K | 6 | 2023 |
| 14 | Lbrb Fund Inc | New Jersey | $126K | 6 | 2024 |
| 15 | Morris B Rettner Foundation Inc | New York | $108K | 3 | 2024 |
This list is ranked by size. Yours should be ranked by fit.
The funders above are the biggest faith-based funders in Minnesota — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 42 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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