Northland Foundation
Duluth, Minnesota · EIN 411554455 · Private foundation
Based in Duluth, Minnesota, Northland Foundation has awarded $20.9M across 636 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Depot on Central LLC. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Northland Foundation funds
Northland Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, criminal justice, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, families, foster youth, homeless population.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depot on Central LLC TO SUPPORT THE ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION OF MAIN STREET CORRIDORS ACROSS NORTHEAST MINNESOTA. | Ely, MN | $750K | 2025 |
| The Northspan Group Inc TO SUPPORT WORK IN RURAL COMMUNITIES ACROSS NORTHEAST MINNESOTA TO FOSTER BELONGING AND ADDRESS STRUCTURAL INEQUITIES & TO SUPPORT CAPITAL A | Duluth, MN | $300K | 2025 |
| Ronnings Inc TO SUPPORT THE ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION OF MAIN STREET CORRIDORS ACROSS NORTHEAST MINNESOTA. | International Falls, MN | $270K | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from Northland Foundation
Northland Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about Northland Foundation
- Does Northland Foundation accept grant applications?
- Northland Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Northland Foundation fund?
- Northland Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Depot on Central LLC, The Northspan Group Inc, Ronnings Inc. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Northland Foundation give in grants?
- Northland Foundation reported $4.3M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $20.9M over 636 grants.
- Where is Northland Foundation located?
- Northland Foundation is based in Duluth, Minnesota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 411554455.
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