Scientific Research Grant Funders in Minnesota
234 foundations with a documented scientific research focus have made grants to Minnesota nonprofits in recent years, together directing $228.0M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 234 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 scientific research funders in Minnesota
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Minnesota giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | People-people-people Foundation | Arizona | $31.0M | 4 | 2023 |
| 2 | Allina Associated Foundation | Minnesota | $19.8M | 2 | 2024 |
| 3 | American Brain Foundation | Minnesota | $14.4M | 6 | 2024 |
| 4 | Park Nicollet Foundation | Minnesota | $14.2M | 11 | 2024 |
| 5 | Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology | Illinois | $13.9M | 21 | 2024 |
| 6 | The Chicago Community Trust | Illinois | $11.7M | 5 | 2023 |
| 7 | Children's Cancer Research Fund | Minnesota | $9.0M | 11 | 2024 |
| 8 | Eagles Fifth District Cancer Telethon | Minnesota | $6.3M | 21 | 2024 |
| 9 | Hoveida Family Foundation | Washington | $6.0M | 4 | 2024 |
| 10 | American Cancer Society Inc | Georgia | $4.7M | 10 | 2025 |
| 11 | Association of Universities for Research | District of Columbia | $4.1M | 15 | 2024 |
| 12 | Alliance Nctn Foundation | Illinois | $4.1M | 15 | 2024 |
| 13 | The Leukemia & Lymphoma Societyinc | New York | $4.1M | 17 | 2025 |
| 14 | Henry J Predolin Foundation Inc | Wisconsin | $4.0M | 4 | 2024 |
| 15 | Randy Shaver Cancer Research | Minnesota | $3.9M | 7 | 2025 |
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The funders above are the biggest scientific research funders in Minnesota — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 234 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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