Who funds senior services in Minnesota
From 2022 to 2025, 105 foundations and charities reported 385 grants to 38 senior service nonprofits in Minnesota. The typical grant was $17,949.
The funders that paid the most of them: Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation (8), Minneapolis Foundation (6) and Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging Inc (5).
From IRS grant records. Counts nonprofits with budgets under $5,000,000.
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The 15 funders that paid the most senior service nonprofits in Minnesota
| Funder | Nonprofits paid | Typical grant | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation Saint Paul, MN | 8 | $30,000 | 2024 |
| Minneapolis Foundation Minneapolis, MN | 6 | $22,000 | 2024 |
| Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging Inc Minneapolis, MN | 5 | $170,175 | 2025 |
| Otto Bremer Trust Saint Paul, MN | 5 | $30,000 | 2024 |
| Xcel Energy Foundation Minneapolis, MN | 4 | $675 | 2024 |
| Mardag Foundation Saint Paul, MN | 4 | $17,500 | 2024 |
| Central Minnesota Council on Aging Inc Saint Cloud, MN | 3 | $35,170 | 2024 |
| Hugh J Andersen Foundation Bayport, MN | 3 | $40,000 | 2025 |
| Stevens Square Foundation Minneapolis, MN | 3 | $28,000 | 2025 |
| Communitygiving Saint Cloud, MN | 3 | $7,250 | 2024 |
| Edina Realty Foundation Edina, MN | 3 | $1,500 | 2023 |
| Northland Foundation Duluth, MN | 3 | $25,000 | 2024 |
| Southeastern Minnesota Area Agency on Aging Inc Rochester, MN | 2 | $70,073 | 2024 |
| Fred C and Katherine B Andersen Foundation Bayport, MN | 2 | $60,000 | 2024 |
| Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging Inc Mankato, MN | 2 | $27,621 | 2024 |
Recent grants
- Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation paid Sholom Foundation $160,920 in 2024. Purpose: Multiple grants for multiple purposes.
- Minneapolis Foundation paid Sholom Foundation $58,500 in 2024. Purpose: Donor advised, human services.
- Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging Inc paid Senior Community Services $260,540 in 2025. Purpose: Supportive & caregiver services (titles iiib & iiie oaa).
- Otto Bremer Trust paid Senior Community Services $45,000 in 2024. Purpose: Enhancing support for more family caregivers.
- Xcel Energy Foundation paid Darts $7,560 in 2024. Purpose: Dollars for doing grant, stem career pathways.
- Mardag Foundation paid Darts $15,000 in 2024. Purpose: Transportation for older adults.
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Questions people ask
Who gives the most grants to senior services in Minnesota?
By the number of nonprofits paid from 2022 to 2025, the leading funders were Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation (8), Minneapolis Foundation (6), Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging Inc (5). The count in parentheses is how many senior service nonprofits in Minnesota each one paid.
How big is a typical grant to senior services in Minnesota?
The median grant was $17,949 across 385 grants. Half were smaller and half were larger. Each funder's own typical grant is in the table above.
Do these funders accept applications?
Not always. IRS records show who a funder paid, not whether it takes new applicants. Open the funder's website and read its guidelines before you reach out.
Where does this data come from?
From grants reported to the IRS on Form 990 Schedule I and Form 990-PF for 2022 to 2025, matched to each recipient's IRS record. It counts senior service nonprofits with budgets under $5,000,000, by their IRS cause code. Donor-advised fund sponsors are left out.