Funding search · EIN 411554455 · Duluth, MN

Northland Foundation

Name: Northland Foundation grants, 2022–2024
Creator: PaperOrbit
License: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organization-public-disclosure-and-availability-requirements

A grantmaking public charity (files IRS Form 990, Schedule I). Charities like this often run real grant programs with application cycles.

377
grants reported: $15.5M
total given: 2022–2024
filing years: $30,000
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2022–2024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

What they fund

businesses services care duluth minnesota county economic area

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Funding pattern

What this funder pays for, at what size, and how to position adjacent work. Read from their filings, with every number checked against the record.

5 grants matching “early childhood education” · $96,669

$28,669
Aitkin Public Schools Isd 001 · Aitkin, MN · 2023
To support planning and activities that strengthen the learning continuum from early childhood to 3rd grade, provide support that helps reduce social isolation & foster social engagement for older adults in the communit… read allTo support planning and activities that strengthen the learning continuum from early childhood to 3rd grade, provide support that helps reduce social isolation & foster social engagement for older adults in the community, support expansion of student knowledge of health and wellness, support education & encouragement of females in math after high school. less
$27,000
Rock Ridge Public Schools Isd 2909 · Virginia, MN · 2023
To support training workshops on positive child development for rock ridge public schools pre-kindergarten and kindergarten teachers and support staff, to help educate local schools about climate change, & to support pl… read allTo support training workshops on positive child development for rock ridge public schools pre-kindergarten and kindergarten teachers and support staff, to help educate local schools about climate change, & to support planning and activities that strenthen learning from early childhood to 3rd grade. less
$8,000
Duluth Early Childhood Family Education · Duluth, MN · 2023
To support planning and activities that strengthen the learning continuum from early childhood to 3rd grade, for school district teams that attended the northland foundation's 2023 early childhood summit.
$20,000
Duluth Area Family Ymca · Duluth, MN · 2022
To support early childhood care and education programming in cook county and southern st. Louis county.
$13,000
Cook County Schools Isd 166 · Grand Marais, MN · 2022
To expand early childhood family education programming to the west end of cook county and grand portage.

Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

Depot On Central Llc1 grant · $750,000
The Northspan Group2 grants · $400,000
Fond Du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa2 grants · $275,000
Ronnings1 grant · $270,000
Care With Amanda Llc3 grants · $265,000
Polar Cubs Childcare Center3 grants · $265,000
Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa1 grant · $240,000
Ccref 11 1st Ave W Llc1 grant · $199,000
Ely Hardware1 grant · $199,000
Mj Gunflint Properties Llc 11 grant · $199,000

Giving over time

$3.5M

2022

$7.0M

2023

$5.0M

2024

Grant history

The 100 largest of 377 grants.

$750,000
Depot On Central Llc · Ely, MN · 2024
To support the economic revitalization of main street corridors across northeast minnesota.
$300,000
The Northspan Group · Duluth, MN · 2024
To support work in rural communities across northeast minnesota to foster belonging and address structural inequities & to support capital access across the region to stabilize economies to impact socially and economica… read allTo support work in rural communities across northeast minnesota to foster belonging and address structural inequities & to support capital access across the region to stabilize economies to impact socially and economically disadvantaged individuals less
$270,000
Ronnings · International Falls, MN · 2023
To support the economic revitalization of main street corridors across northeast minnesota.
$240,000
Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa · Grand Portage, MN · 2023
To expand chore services, home modifications, and social engagement opportunities to help elders age in place, support oral health care, education & resources to improve dental health for adult bank members, to provide … read allTo expand chore services, home modifications, and social engagement opportunities to help elders age in place, support oral health care, education & resources to improve dental health for adult bank members, to provide education & recreational after-school programming for youth, & to support ojibwe language immersion summer camp for youth. less
$200,000
Fond Du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa · Cloquet, MN · 2023
To provide social and cultural activities, home modifications, and health and well-being services for fond du lac elders.
$199,000
Ely Hardware · Ely, MN · 2024
To support the economic revitalization of main street corridors across northeast minnesota.
$199,000
Mj Gunflint Properties Llc 1 · Grand Marais, MN · 2023
To support the economic revitalization of main street corridors across northeast minnesota.
$199,000
Ccref 11 1st Ave W Llc · Grand Marais, MN · 2022
To support the economic revitalization of main street corridors across northeastern minnesota.
$195,000
Main Living Llc · International Falls, MN · 2023
To support the economic revitalization of main street corridors across northeast minnesota.
$190,000
Care With Amanda Llc · Virginia, MN · 2023
To support licensed child care programs to implement creative staff recruitment and retention strategies, in partnership with st. Louis county and to support expansion of milestones daycare center in virginia.
$190,000
Fika Coffee · Lutsen, MN · 2023
To support the economic revitalization of main street corridors across northeast minnesota.
$180,000
Eldercircle · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023
To provide multi-year support for efforts to improve access, awareness, and availability of services and supports that help itasca county older adults.
$175,000
Bois Forte Health and Human Services · Nett Lake, MN · 2023
To offer social and cultural engagement activities for elders in the nett lake and vermillion communities.
$175,000
Polar Cubs Childcare Center · Floodwood, MN · 2022
To support construction and initial start-up of polar cubs childcare center.
$150,000
Crosby Enterprise Llc · Grand Marais, MN · 2023
To support the economic revitalization of main street corridors across northeast minnesota.
$150,000
Carlton County · Carlton, MN · 2022
To help support the implementation of a sustainable coordinated community response that will improve outcomes for victims and their children and disrupt generational violence.
$150,000
Koochiching County Food Access · International Falls, MN · 2022
To support borderland community food center's vision which aims to move the unhealthy and unjust food system of koochiching county onto a path of sustainability, equity, and repair.
$150,000
Local Initiatives Support Corporation · Duluth, MN · 2022
To support the development of affordable housing in the duluth through the establishment of a trust fund to provide more affordable financing options.
$148,167
Temple Towers Llc · International Falls, MN · 2023
To support the economic revitalization of main street corridors across northeast minnesota.
$145,240
Sweetwater Design Studios · Grand Marais, MN · 2023
To support the economic revitalization of main street corridors across northeast minnesota
$140,250
North House Folk School · Grand Marais, MN · 2023
To support the economic revitalization of main street corridors across northeast minnesota.
$140,000
Aitkin County Care · Aitkin, MN · 2023
To provide multi-year support for efforts to improve access, awareness, and availability of services that support successful aging among aitkin county older adults.
$100,000
Boys and Girls Club of the Northland · Duluth, MN · 2024
To support afterschool programming for youth ages 6-18 in the duluth area community; to support programming that provides a safe, supportive out-of-school environment for school-aged youth in the hibbing community; to s… read allTo support afterschool programming for youth ages 6-18 in the duluth area community; to support programming that provides a safe, supportive out-of-school environment for school-aged youth in the hibbing community; to support out-of-school time enrichment programming for youth in the grand rapids and greenway school districts. less
$100,000
Roots and Wings Early Learning Center Llc · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024
In support of child care program expansion with funding provided by the state of minnesota, with support of the northland foundation.
$100,000
North Shore Area Partners · Silver Bay, MN · 2023
To provide multi-year support to expand existing services and social engagement opportunities to help older adults age in place in collaboration with the north shore age to age program.
$100,000
The Northspan Group · Duluth, MN · 2023
To support work in rural communities across northeast minnesota to foster belonging and address structural inequities.
$100,000
Tower Soudan Historical Society · Tower, MN · 2023
To support the economic revitalization of main street corridors across northeast minnesota.
$100,000
Family Freedom Center · Duluth, MN · 2022
To support out-of-school time programming for youth in duluth's central hillside neighborhood.
$88,763
Idea Warehouse Llc 2 · Tower, MN · 2022
To support the economic revitalization of main street corridors across northeastern minnesota.
$85,000
Ywca of Duluth · Duluth, MN · 2024
To provide general operating support to ywca duluth's mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, and freedom for all.
$80,000
Community Partners Two Harbors Living at Home · Two Harbors, MN · 2023
To provide multi-year support for programs that increase access, awareness, and availability of aging services and supports to help older adults and their family caregivers age well in their homes and communities.
$75,000
Fond Du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa · Cloquet, MN · 2024
In support of child care program expansion with funding provided by the state of minnesota, with support of the northland foundation.
$75,000
American Indian Community Housing Organization · Duluth, MN · 2022
To provide support services for families living in the gimaajii-mino-bimaadizimin building and general operating support for aicho.
$75,000
Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency · Virginia, MN · 2022
To support the expansion of shelter and services for people experiencing homelessness across the iron range.
$70,000
North St Louis County Habitat for Humanity · Virginia, MN · 2024
To support the development of affordable housing across communities in northern st. Louis county.
$70,000
Servants of Shelter of Koochiching County · International Falls, MN · 2023
To support emergency shelter and permanent supportive housing programming in international falls & for the economic revitalization of main street corridors across northeast minnesota.
$70,000
Rainy Lake Houseboats · International Falls, MN · 2022
To support the economic revitalization of main street corridors across northeast minnesota.
$60,000
Happy Days Preschool · Ely, MN · 2023
To support the initial start-up of the child care center program.
$57,500
Bubbling Brook Child Care Center · Duluth, MN · 2023
In support of child care program expansion with funding provided by the state of minnesota, with support of the northland foundation as well as to implement creative staff recrutiment and retention strategies.
$55,000
United Way of Northeastern Minnesota · Chisholm, MN · 2024
To support data gathering efforts that support financial stability for families in northeast minnesota and support programming & initiatives that enhance youth opportunity, community health & resilience.
$55,000
Bois Forte Band of Chippewa · Nett Lake, MN · 2023
To support cultural and community activities at the bois forte band of chippewa's new moon supportive housing & provide support for intergenerational activities through the age to age program
$52,000
Clearview Retail Partners Llp · Grand Marais, MN · 2022
To support the economic revitalization of main street corridors across northeastern minnesota.
$50,749
Smart North · Minneapolis, MN · 2024
To support an after school program where students feel welcome, inspired, and comfortable and to focus on technology skills & digital literacy for grand rapids & deer river youth.
$50,000
Aad Shriners · Duluth, MN · 2024
Grants to businesses in communities that have been adversely affected by structural racial discrimination, civil unrest, lack of access to capital, a loss of population or an aging population, or a lack of regional econ… read allGrants to businesses in communities that have been adversely affected by structural racial discrimination, civil unrest, lack of access to capital, a loss of population or an aging population, or a lack of regional economic diversification. less
$50,000
Advocates Against Domestic Abuse Dba Hope · Aitkin, MN · 2024
To support community advocacy, direct services, and education for those experiencing domestic violence in aitkin county.
$50,000
Beau Walsh Design Llc · Duluth, MN · 2024
Grants to businesses in communities that have been adversely affected by structural racial discrimination, civil unrest, lack of access to capital, a loss of population or an aging population, or a lack of regional econ… read allGrants to businesses in communities that have been adversely affected by structural racial discrimination, civil unrest, lack of access to capital, a loss of population or an aging population, or a lack of regional economic diversification. less
$50,000
Bois Forte Band of Chippewa · Nett Lake, MN · 2024
To support social, recreational, and nutritional programming for bois forte elders & food security & access to nutrition for youth
$50,000
Care With Amanda Llc · Virginia, MN · 2024
Grants to businesses in communities that have been adversely affected by structural racial discrimination, civil unrest, lack of access to capital, a loss of population or an aging population, or a lack of regional econ… read allGrants to businesses in communities that have been adversely affected by structural racial discrimination, civil unrest, lack of access to capital, a loss of population or an aging population, or a lack of regional economic diversification. less
$50,000
D and G Marklund · Aitkin, MN · 2024
Grants to businesses in communities that have been adversely affected by structural racial discrimination, civil unrest, lack of access to capital, a loss of population or an aging population, or a lack of regional econ… read allGrants to businesses in communities that have been adversely affected by structural racial discrimination, civil unrest, lack of access to capital, a loss of population or an aging population, or a lack of regional economic diversification. less
$50,000
Divine Konnections · Duluth, MN · 2024
To provide support for expanded supportive housing services for teen moms and caregivers in the duluth community.
$50,000
Duluth Childrens Museum · Duluth, MN · 2024
Grants to businesses in communities that have been adversely affected by structural racial discrimination, civil unrest, lack of access to capital, a loss of population or an aging population, or a lack of regional econ… read allGrants to businesses in communities that have been adversely affected by structural racial discrimination, civil unrest, lack of access to capital, a loss of population or an aging population, or a lack of regional economic diversification. less
$50,000
Mr Larson Llc · Ely, MN · 2024
To support the economic revitalization of main street corridors across northeast minnesota.
$50,000
Northern Bedrock Conservation Corps · Duluth Mn, MN · 2024
Grants to businesses in communities that have been adversely affected by structural racial discrimination, civil unrest, lack of access to capital, a loss of population or an aging population, or a lack of regional econ… read allGrants to businesses in communities that have been adversely affected by structural racial discrimination, civil unrest, lack of access to capital, a loss of population or an aging population, or a lack of regional economic diversification. less
$50,000
Rainy River Rugrats · International Falls, MN · 2024
In support of child care program expansion with funding provided by the state of minnesota, with support of the northland foundation.
$50,000
Sophia Lee Llc · Silver Bay, MN · 2024
Grants to businesses in communities that have been adversely affected by structural racial discrimination, civil unrest, lack of access to capital, a loss of population or an aging population, or a lack of regional econ… read allGrants to businesses in communities that have been adversely affected by structural racial discrimination, civil unrest, lack of access to capital, a loss of population or an aging population, or a lack of regional economic diversification. less
$50,000
Tamarack Learning Center Child Care · Tamarack, MN · 2024
In support of child care program expansion with funding provided by the state of minnesota, with support of the northland foundation.
$50,000
The Mayhew Llc · Grand Marais, MN · 2024
Grants to businesses in communities that have been adversely affected by structural racial discrimination, civil unrest, lack of access to capital, a loss of population or an aging population, or a lack of regional econ… read allGrants to businesses in communities that have been adversely affected by structural racial discrimination, civil unrest, lack of access to capital, a loss of population or an aging population, or a lack of regional economic diversification. less
$50,000
Watering Can Garden Shop Llc · Cook, MN · 2024
Grants to businesses in communities that have been adversely affected by structural racial discrimination, civil unrest, lack of access to capital, a loss of population or an aging population, or a lack of regional econ… read allGrants to businesses in communities that have been adversely affected by structural racial discrimination, civil unrest, lack of access to capital, a loss of population or an aging population, or a lack of regional economic diversification. less
$50,000
Wieber and Associates · Orr, MN · 2024
Grants to businesses in communities that have been adversely affected by structural racial discrimination, civil unrest, lack of access to capital, a loss of population or an aging population, or a lack of regional econ… read allGrants to businesses in communities that have been adversely affected by structural racial discrimination, civil unrest, lack of access to capital, a loss of population or an aging population, or a lack of regional economic diversification. less
$50,000
Act Two Llc · Grand Portage, MN · 2023
To support businesses in counties that border canada that were impacted by the 2021 closure of the boundary waters canoe area and/or closures of the canadian border since 2020.
$50,000
Advocates for Family Peace · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023
To support intervention efforts to end relationship violence in northern st. Louis and itasca counties.
$50,000
Bootleggers Fuel and Liquor · International Falls, MN · 2023
To support businesses in counties that border canada that were impacted by the 2021 closure of the boundary waters canoe area and/or closures of the canadian border since 2020.
$50,000
Border Bar and Pizza House · Intl Falls, MN · 2023
To support businesses in counties that border canada that were impacted by the 2021 closure of the boundary waters canoe area and/or closures of the canadian border since 2020.
$50,000
Cine 5 · International Falls, MN · 2023
To support businesses in counties that border canada that were impacted by the 2021 closure of the boundary waters canoe area and/or closures of the canadian border since 2020.
$50,000
Debi Llc · Warroad, MN · 2023
To support businesses in counties that border canada that were impacted by the 2021 closure of the boundary waters canoe area and/or closures of the canadian border since 2020.
$50,000
Evolve U Fitness and Wellness Llc · International Falls, MN · 2023
To support businesses in counties that border canada that were impacted by the 2021 closure of the boundary waters canoe area and/or closures of the canadian border since 2020.
$50,000
Falls Motel Llc · International Falls, MN · 2023
To support businesses in counties that border canada that were impacted by the 2021 closure of the boundary waters canoe area and/or closures of the canadian border since 2020.
$50,000
Grand Portage Casino · Grand Portage, MN · 2023
To support businesses in counties that border canada that were impacted by the 2021 closure of the boundary waters canoe area and/or closures of the canadian border since 2020.
$50,000
Grand Portage Development Corporation · Grand Portage, MN · 2023
To support businesses in counties that border canada that were impacted by the 2021 closure of the boundary waters canoe area and/or closures of the canadian border since 2020.
$50,000
Grand Portage Trading Post · Grand Portage, MN · 2023
To support businesses in counties that border canada that were impacted by the 2021 closure of the boundary waters canoe area and/or closures of the canadian border since 2020.
$50,000
Lavalla Sand and Gravel · Baudette, MN · 2023
To support businesses in counties that border canada that were impacted by the 2021 closure of the boundary waters canoe area and/or closures of the canadian border since 2020.
$50,000
Lenor · Virginia, MN · 2023
To support businesses in counties that border canada that were impacted by the 2021 closure of the boundary waters canoe area and/or closures of the canadian border since 2020.
$50,000
Lnt · International Falls, MN · 2023
To support businesses in counties that border canada that were impacted by the 2021 closure of the boundary waters canoe area and/or closures of the canadian border since 2020.
$50,000
North St Louis County Habitat for Humanity · Virginia, MN · 2023
To support the development of affordable housing across communities in northern st. Louis county.
$50,000
Northern Wilds Media · Grand Marais, MN · 2023
To support businesses in counties that border canada that were impacted by the 2021 closure of the boundary waters canoe area and/or closures of the canadian border since 2020.
$50,000
Northlake Cafe Llc · Baudette, MN · 2023
To support businesses in counties that border canada that were impacted by the 2021 closure of the boundary waters canoe area and/or closures of the canadian border since 2020.
$50,000
Polar Cubs Childcare Center · Floodwood, MN · 2023
In partnership with st. Louis county, to assist licensed child care programs located in greater st. Louis county that experienced an unanticipated repair, upgrade, or equipment replacement required to maintain services … read allIn partnership with st. Louis county, to assist licensed child care programs located in greater st. Louis county that experienced an unanticipated repair, upgrade, or equipment replacement required to maintain services & to support the initial start-up of the family child care program. less
$50,000
Risher · Roseau, MN · 2023
To support businesses in counties that border canada that were impacted by the 2021 closure of the boundary waters canoe area and/or closures of the canadian border since 2020.
$50,000
Riverfront Bar and Grill Llc · International Falls, MN · 2023
To support businesses in counties that border canada that were impacted by the 2021 closure of the boundary waters canoe area and/or closures of the canadian border since 2020.
$50,000
Rose Garden Restaurant · International Falls, MN · 2023
To support businesses in counties that border canada that were impacted by the 2021 closure of the boundary waters canoe area and/or closures of the canadian border since 2020.
$50,000
Rydens Border Store · Grand Portage, MN · 2023
To support businesses in counties that border canada that were impacted by the 2021 closure of the boundary waters canoe area and/or closures of the canadian border since 2020.
$50,000
Rydens Gas Llc · Grand Portage, MN · 2023
To support businesses in counties that border canada that were impacted by the 2021 closure of the boundary waters canoe area and/or closures of the canadian border since 2020.
$50,000
Saki Swaroop Llc · International Falls, MN · 2023
To support businesses in counties that border canada that were impacted by the 2021 closure of the boundary waters canoe area and/or closures of the canadian border since 2020.
$50,000
Scotts of Crane Lake · Crane Lake, MN · 2023
To support businesses in counties that border canada that were impacted by the 2021 closure of the boundary waters canoe area and/or closures of the canadian border since 2020.
$50,000
Second Harvest Northland · Duluth, MN · 2023
To provide general operating support to incease capacity to acquire and distribute fresh and perishable food to the region.
$50,000
Smart North · Minneapolis, MN · 2023
To support afterschool programming with a focus on technology skills and digital literacy for deer river & grand rapids youth grades 6-12.
$50,000
Trm2 · International Falls, MN · 2023
To support businesses in counties that border canada that were impacted by the 2021 closure of the boundary waters canoe area and/or closures of the canadian border since 2020.
$50,000
United Way of Northeastern Minnesota · Chisholm, MN · 2023
To support the united way of northeastern minnesota's mission to improve peoples lives and strengthen families in the community.
$50,000
Voyageur Enterprises of Kabetogama · Kabetogama, MN · 2023
To support businesses in counties that border canada that were impacted by the 2021 closure of the boundary waters canoe area and/or closures of the canadian border since 2020.
$50,000
Western Quetico Outfitting Company · Ely, MN · 2023
To support businesses in counties that border canada that were impacted by the 2021 closure of the boundary waters canoe area and/or closures of the canadian border since 2020.
$50,000
North St Louis County Habitat for Humanity · Virginia, MN · 2022
To support the development of affordable housing across communities in northern st. Louis county.
$50,000
Northern Community Radio - Kaxe · Grand Rapids, MN · 2022
To develop an expanded local news initiative to increase community connection and sense of belonging in itasca county and surrounding communities.
$50,000
One Roof Community Housing · Duluth, MN · 2022
To support the planning and development of a down payment assistance program for black, indigenous, and other people of color and first-generation homebuyer families in the duluth and surrounding communities.
$50,000
Servants of Shelter · International Falls, MN · 2022
To support the development of permanent supportive housing and emergency shelter in international falls.
$50,000
Smart North · Minneapolis, MN · 2022
To support the creation of a tech hub in deer river to provide enriching after-school opportunities for middle and high school students.
$50,000
Zeitgeist Center for Arts and Community · Duluth, MN · 2022
To support a coalition of residents and community partner organizations to improve quality of life in in the hillside neighborhood of duluth.
$45,000
American Indian Community Housing Organization · Duluth, MN · 2024
To provide supportive services for families living in the gimaajii-mino-bimaadizimin building and general operating support for aicho.
$45,000
Care Partners of Cook County · Grand Marais, MN · 2024
To supportbasic needs services and community engagement for older adults in cook county.
$45,000
Family Freedom Center · Duluth, MN · 2024
To support programming that promotes resilience, economic development, and community empowerment through education and safe spaces for black community members in the duluth area.
$45,000
Second Harvest Northland · Duluth, MN · 2024
To support food assistance programming in northeast minnesota.

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