Northwest Minnesota Foundation
Bemidji, Minnesota · EIN 411556013 · Private foundation
Northwest Minnesota Foundation is a Minnesota-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $3.3M in annual giving against $83.4M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 830 grants for Northwest Minnesota Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What Northwest Minnesota Foundation funds
Northwest Minnesota Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, disability services, early childhood education, education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, homeless population, immigrants & refugees, indigenous.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Covenant Church RETIRMENT OF MORTGAGE | Bemidji, MN | $732K | 2019 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Red Lake BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF RED LAKE | Redlake, MN | $500K | 2023 |
| Greater Bemidjiinc DEED MAIN STREET PROJECT: WELLNESS CENTER PRE-DESIGN + LANDS, MAYFLOWER BUILDING PROJECT | Bemidji, MN | $440K | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from Northwest Minnesota Foundation
Northwest Minnesota 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. You can review the foundation directly at nwmf.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Northwest Minnesota Foundation
- Does Northwest Minnesota Foundation accept grant applications?
- Northwest Minnesota 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 Northwest Minnesota Foundation fund?
- Northwest Minnesota Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Evangelical Covenant Church, Boys & Girls Club of Red Lake, Greater Bemidjiinc. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Northwest Minnesota Foundation give in grants?
- Northwest Minnesota Foundation reported $3.3M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $19.8M over 830 grants.
- Where is Northwest Minnesota Foundation located?
- Northwest Minnesota Foundation is based in Bemidji, Minnesota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 411556013.
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