International Development Grant Funders in Minnesota
166 foundations with a documented international development focus have made grants to Minnesota nonprofits in recent years, together directing $107.5M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 166 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 international development funders in Minnesota
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Minnesota giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | California | $17.8M | 10 | 2024 |
| 2 | Breakthrough Prize Foundation | District of Columbia | $5.9M | 4 | 2024 |
| 3 | World Relief Corp of National | Maryland | $5.7M | 7 | 2024 |
| 4 | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | Washington | $3.8M | 5 | 2024 |
| 5 | The Rotary Foundation of Rotary | Illinois | $2.9M | 54 | 2025 |
| 6 | Young Mens Christian Association of the North | Minnesota | $2.5M | 19 | 2024 |
| 7 | The Minneapolis Foundation | Minnesota | $2.4M | 30 | 2023 |
| 8 | The Chicago Community Trust | Illinois | $2.4M | 3 | 2023 |
| 9 | Lutheran Immigration & Refugee Service | Maryland | $1.9M | 3 | 2020 |
| 10 | The Shapiro Foundation | Massachusetts | $1.8M | 4 | 2024 |
| 11 | Airbnborg Inc | California | $1.8M | 3 | 2023 |
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The funders above are the biggest international development funders in Minnesota — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 166 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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