Sports & Recreation Grant Funders in Minnesota
127 foundations with a documented sports & recreation focus have made grants to Minnesota nonprofits in recent years, together directing $51.5M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 127 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 sports & recreation funders in Minnesota
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Minnesota giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allina Associated Foundation | Minnesota | $20.1M | 3 | 2024 |
| 2 | Minnesota State University Mankato | Minnesota | $7.1M | 6 | 2025 |
| 3 | Sanford Group Return | South Dakota | $1.9M | 10 | 2023 |
| 4 | The Minneapolis Foundation | Minnesota | $1.8M | 34 | 2023 |
| 5 | Midway USA Foundation Inc | Missouri | $1.6M | 147 | 2024 |
| 6 | District 742 Local Education Activities | Minnesota | $1.3M | 15 | 2024 |
| 7 | Tiger Fan Club | Minnesota | $924K | 6 | 2023 |
| 8 | Andover Football Association Inc | Minnesota | $914K | 9 | 2024 |
| 9 | Sioux Falls Area Community | South Dakota | $743K | 7 | 2022 |
| 10 | Otto Bremer Trust | Minnesota | $710K | 6 | 2024 |
| 11 | Northwest Minnesota Foundation | Minnesota | $566K | 6 | 2025 |
| 12 | Manitou Fund | Minnesota | $550K | 2 | 2023 |
| 13 | Minneapolis Parks Foundation | Minnesota | $543K | 2 | 2023 |
| 14 | Wk Kellogg Foundation | Michigan | $500K | 2 | 2018 |
| 15 | New London Spicer Booster Club | Minnesota | $475K | 7 | 2024 |
This list is ranked by size. Yours should be ranked by fit.
The funders above are the biggest sports & recreation funders in Minnesota — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 127 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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