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Southwest Minnesota State

Marshall, Minnesota  ·  EIN 237108470  ·  Private foundation

Southwest Minnesota State is a Minnesota-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.4M in annual giving against $22.4M in assets. This page documents the 5 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Southwest Minnesota State — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$22.4M
Total assets
5
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Southwest Minnesota State funds

Southwest Minnesota State's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.

Higher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Southwest Minnesota State, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Southwest St Univer
UNIVERSITY SUPPORT
Marshall, MN$1.2M2025
Southwest St Univer
UNIVERSITY SUPPORT
Marshall, MN$827K2024
Southwest St Univer
UNIVERSITY SUPPORT
Marshall, MN$643K2023
Southwest St Univer
UNIVERSITY SUPPORT
Marshall, MN$245K2019
Southwest St Univer
UNIVERSITY SUPPORT
Marshall, MN$172K2020

Southwest Minnesota State giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2019$245K
2020$172K
2023$643K
2024$827K
2025$1.2M

How to apply for funding from Southwest Minnesota State

Southwest Minnesota State's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at smsufoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Southwest Minnesota State

Does Southwest Minnesota State accept grant applications?
Southwest Minnesota State's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Southwest Minnesota State fund?
Southwest Minnesota State's grants focus on higher education. Recent recipients include Southwest St Univer, Southwest St Univer, Southwest St Univer. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Southwest Minnesota State give in grants?
Southwest Minnesota State reported $1.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.1M over 5 grants.
Where is Southwest Minnesota State located?
Southwest Minnesota State is based in Marshall, Minnesota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 237108470.
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About this profile. This page is built from Southwest Minnesota State's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Southwest Minnesota State. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.