Funding search · EIN 416038619 · Grand Rapids, MN

C K Blandin Foundation

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

2,513
grants reported
$39.3M
total given
2022–2024
filing years
$2,500
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 20222024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

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200 grants matching “itasca · $10.2M

  • $333,333

    Itasca Area Schools Collaborative · Deer River, MN · 2024

    Project support for invest early program operations in year 19 (july 1, 2023 - june 30, 2024) in itasca county

  • $333,333

    Itasca Area Schools Collaborative · Deer River, MN · 2024

    Project support the invest early operations in itasca county

  • $240,000

    Itasca County Family Ymca · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Project support for organizational capacity building in itasca county

  • $200,000

    Kootasca Community Action · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Project support for general operating in itasca county

  • $195,000

    Edge of the Wilderness Community Center · Bigfork, MN · 2024

    Capital support to replace the equipment and technology in its theater in itasca county

  • $153,000

    University of Minnesota Foundation · Minneapolis, MN · 2024

    Project support for transition planning and capacity building funding in itasca county

  • $150,000

    Itasca Community Television · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Operating support to build rural media capacity across itasca county

  • $150,000

    City of Remer · Remer, MN · 2024

    Capital and project support to market and attract businesses and visitors to the remer area and contract with ceda to assist with identifying community needs in remer in itasca county.

  • $150,000

    Balsam Township · Bovey, MN · 2024

    Capital support for community center and accessibility improvements in itasca county.

  • $150,000

    Town of Greenway · Marble, MN · 2024

    Capital support to make improvements to twin lakes beach, explore trail development alongside highway 169 and upgrades to the pengilly ballfield in itasca county.

  • $150,000

    City of Deer River · Deer River, MN · 2024

    Capital support for the safe routes to school trail project in itasca county.

  • $125,000

    Community and Economic Development Associates · Chatfield, MN · 2024

    Project support for planning and capacity building for small communities in itasca county

  • $100,000

    Town of Lawrence · Bovey, MN · 2024

    Capital support for township hall renovations, accessibility and trail improvements in itasca county.

  • $100,000

    City of Taconite · Taconite, MN · 2024

    Capital support to establish a seed fund for a joint community center/fire hall, ballfield and gibbs park improvements and signage in itasca county.

  • $100,000

    Jacobson Community Center Foundation · Jacobson, MN · 2024

    Capital support for community center renovations in itasca county.

  • $100,000

    Leech Lake Financial Services · Cass Lake, MN · 2024

    Project support to explore and research food sovereignty, entrepreneurship, and a location for food processing and other culturally significant practices in itasca county.

  • $100,000

    Leech Lake Financial Services · Cass Lake, MN · 2024

    Capital and project support to establish a seed fund for a new community center and host cultural events and activities at morse town hall in itasca county.

  • $100,000

    Northland Area Family Service Center · Remer, MN · 2024

    Project support for capacity building in itasca county

  • $80,000

    Eldercircle · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Project support to continue core eldercircle and home visitor program operations, strategic planning and evaluation of internal systems over the next two years in itasca county.

  • $75,000

    Independent School District 2 · Hill City, MN · 2024

    Project support for transition/capacity building for the early start program in itasca county

  • $75,000

    Itasca Ski & Outing Club · Coleraine, MN · 2024

    Project support for small communities work in itasca county

  • $75,000

    Edge of the Wilderness Community Center · Bigfork, MN · 2024

    Capital support to replace the equipment and technology in its theater in itasca county

  • $73,000

    City of Warba · Warba, MN · 2024

    Capital support for community center and campground improvements in itasca county.

  • $70,000

    First Call for Help of Itasca County · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Project support for financial sustainability planning and implementing a new client support model in itasca county.

  • $62,000

    University of Minnesota Extension Service · Saint Paul, MN · 2024

    Project support for community of practice work in itasca county

  • $60,000

    Grace House of Itasca County · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Organizational support to address homelessness and create a housing resource specialist position in itasca county.

  • $60,000

    Bigfork Valley Foundation · Bigfork, MN · 2024

    Project support for small communities work in rural in itasca county

  • $58,000

    Grand Rapids Economic Dev Authority · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Project support to conduct a transportation corridor study in itasca county

  • $50,000

    Advocates for Family Peace · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Project support to explore capacity building while maintaining and rebuilding core operations post-pandemic to promote safety, equity and peace to families experiencing domestic abuse in itasca county.

  • $50,000

    Itasca Orchestra and Strings Program · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Project support to explore capacity building needs and partnerships while continuing to provide orchestral music education and programming to adults and youth in itasca county.

  • $50,000

    Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Project support to study the impact and structure of the trails task force and continue funding trail creation and improvement in itasca county.

  • $50,000

    Support Within Reach · Bemidji, MN · 2024

    Organizational support to assist victims of sexual violence in itasca county.

  • $50,000

    Town of Wirt · Wirt, MN · 2024

    Capital support to renovate and upgrade the community center and playground in itasca county.

  • $50,000

    City of Calumet · Calumet, MN · 2024

    Project support for small communities work in itasca county

  • $50,000

    Habitat for Humanity of Itasca County · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Project support to strengthen capacity for resource development and housing support services for families in itasca county.

  • $40,000

    City of Nashwauk · Nashwauk, MN · 2024

    Project support for small communities work in itasca county

  • $40,000

    Macrostie Art Center · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Project support to explore capacity building needs while continuing to provide visual arts and educational programming to residents in itasca county.

  • $30,000

    Judy Garland Children'S Museum · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Project support to increase organizational capacity through exhibit improvements, additional program offerings, and school field trip program restructuring in itasca county.

  • $30,000

    Buck Lake Improvement Club · Hibbing, MN · 2024

    Project support for small communities work in itasca county

  • $30,000

    City of Deer River · Deer River, MN · 2024

    Project support for small communities work in itasca county

  • $30,000

    Community Cafe · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Operating support to reduce hunger while exploring capacity building opportunities in itasca county.

  • $30,000

    Marcell Family Center · Marcell, MN · 2024

    Project support to explore capacity building needs and continue core operations over the next two years in itasca county.

  • $25,000

    Second Harvest North Central Food Bank · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Project support for raising awareness of rural hunger in itasca county

  • $25,000

    City of Warba · Warba, MN · 2024

    Project support for small communities work in itasca county

  • $20,000

    City of Deer River · Deer River, MN · 2024

    Project support for small communities work in itasca county

  • $20,000

    Northern Itasca Joint Powers Board · Marcell, MN · 2024

    Project support for small communities work in rural minnesota

  • $20,000

    City of Deer River · Deer River, MN · 2024

    Project support for rural placemaking work in itasca county

  • $20,000

    United Way of 1000 Lakes · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Project support to sustain core operations while building capacity by advancing volunteer engagement and facilitating a two-generation approach across the itasca county region.

  • $15,000

    City of Marble · Marble, MN · 2024

    Project support for small communities work in itasca county

  • $14,000

    Blackduck Area Seniors · Blackduck, MN · 2024

    Project support for small communities work in itasca county area

  • $10,000

    Ardenhurst Township · Northome, MN · 2024

    Capital support to add signage and make community center renovations in itasca county.

  • $10,000

    City of Blackduck · Blackduck, MN · 2024

    Project support for small communities work in itasca county area

  • $10,000

    Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $7,000

    Itasca County Family Ymca · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $4,000

    Itasca County Family Ymca · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $4,000

    Reif Arts Council · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $3,400

    Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $3,000

    Macrostie Art Center · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $3,000

    Reif Arts Council · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $3,000

    Edge of the Wilderness Community Center · Bigfork, MN · 2024

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $2,000

    Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $2,000

    Itasca Life Options · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $2,000

    United Way of 1000 Lakes · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $2,000

    Second Harvest Northland · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $2,000

    Macrostie Art Center · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $1,500

    Minnesota Orchestral Association · Minneapolis, MN · 2024

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $1,300

    Second Harvest Northland · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $1,000

    Itasca County Family Ymca · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $1,000

    Itasca Community College Foundation · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $1,000

    Second Harvest North Central Food Bank · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $1,000

    Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $1,000

    Boys Club of Duluth · Duluth, MN · 2024

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $800

    United Way of 1000 Lakes · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $800

    Itasca County Family Ymca · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $800

    Forward Health Foundation · Deer River, MN · 2024

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $700

    Itasca Youth for Christ · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $600

    Grand Itasca Foundation · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $600

    Kootasca Community Action · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $500

    Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $500

    Bigfork Valley Foundation · Bigfork, MN · 2024

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $500

    Northern Itasca Emergency Food Shelf · Bigfork, MN · 2024

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $480

    Northern Community Radio Kaxe · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $400

    Habitat for Humanity of Itasca County · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $400

    Itasca County Family Ymca · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $400

    Itasca Community College Foundation · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $400

    Reif Arts Council · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $400

    Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $400

    Grace House of Itasca County · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $400

    Itasca Water Legacy Partnership · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $360

    Northern Community Radio Kaxe · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $300

    Macrostie Art Center · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $300

    Habitat for Humanity of Itasca County · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $300

    Advocates for Family Peace · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $200

    Macrostie Art Center · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $200

    Grand Rapids-Greenway Swim Associates · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $200

    Grace House of Itasca County · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $200

    Itasca County Family Ymca · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $200

    Reif Arts Council · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $200

    Second Harvest North Central Food Bank · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $200

    New Beginnings Pregnancy Care Center · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $200

    Second Harvest Northland · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $200

    University of Minnesota Foundation · Minneapolis, MN · 2024

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $200

    Grand Itasca Foundation · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $100

    Itasca Orchestra and Strings Program · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $100

    Itasca Youth for Christ · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $350,000

    Grand Rapids Economic Dev Authority · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Project support to establish a downtown building improvement loan fund to support community wealth building and placemaking in itasca county

  • $333,333

    Itasca Area Schools Collaborative · Deer River, MN · 2023

    Project support for invest early program operations in year 19 (july1, 2023 - june 30, 2024) in itasca county

  • $333,333

    Itasca Area Schools Collaborative · Deer River, MN · 2023

    Project support for invest early program operations in year 18 (july 1, 2022 - june 30, 2023) in itasca county

  • $300,000

    Itasca County Family Ymca · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Project support for organizational capacity building in itasca county

  • $300,000

    Grand Rapids Economic Dev Authority · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Project support to establish a downtown entertainment fund to support placemaking in grand rapids in itasca county

  • $225,000

    City of Grand Rapids · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Project support for a pilot project to test the technological, social, economic, and environmental viability of operating a connected and automated vehicle (cav) service in itasca county.

  • $200,000

    Itasca Community Television · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Operating support to build rural media capacity across itasca county

  • $155,011

    Kootasca Community Action · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Operating support for 2022 to 2024 in itasca county

  • $154,000

    Boys Club of Duluth · Duluth, MN · 2023

    Organizational support to stabilize key staff positions and strengthen resource development in itasca county

  • $150,000

    Independent School District 318 · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Project support to construct a pavilion for outdoor traditional cultural learning for native and non-native students in itasca county

  • $150,000

    Isd 317 Deer River · Deer River, MN · 2023

    Project support to enhance traditional cultural learning for native and non-native students in itasca county

  • $150,000

    Itasca County Housingredevelopment Authority · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Project support to create a local housing trust fund to benefit affordable housing development in itasca county.

  • $150,000

    Itasca Economic Development Corporation · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Organizational support for business development and entrepreneur support in itasca county.

  • $150,000

    Reif Arts Council · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Project support for planning and capacity building in itasca county

  • $150,000

    Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Mn · Duluth, MN · 2023

    Project support for capacity building in itasca county

  • $120,000

    Eldercircle · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Project support to continue core eldercircle and home visitor program operations, strategic planning and evaluation of internal systems over the next two years in itasca county.

  • $117,000

    University of Minnesota Foundation · Minneapolis, MN · 2023

    Project support for minnesota 4-h youth engagement, programming, and evaluation in itasca county

  • $101,892

    Kootasca Community Action · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Operating support for hosting the community action team and building and growing its impact in itasca county

  • $100,000

    Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Project support to study the impact and structure of the trails task force and continue funding trail creation and improvement in itasca county.

  • $100,000

    Leech Lake Financial Services · Cass Lake, MN · 2023

    Project support for community development capacity building in ball club in itasca county

  • $90,000

    Northland Area Family Service Center · Remer, MN · 2023

    Project support for transition/capacity building funding in itasca county

  • $80,000

    First Call for Help of Itasca County · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Project support for financial sustainability planning and implementing a new client support model in itasca county.

  • $75,000

    Advocates for Family Peace · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Project support to explore capacity building while maintaining and rebuilding core operations post-pandemic to promote safety, equity and peace to families experiencing domestic abuse in itasca county.

  • $75,000

    Independent School District 2 · Hill City, MN · 2023

    Project support for transition/capacity building for the early start program in itasca county

  • $75,000

    Grace House of Itasca County · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Organizational support to address homelessness and create a housing resource specialist position in itasca county.

  • $70,000

    Itasca County · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Project support for the family services cooperative's truancy prevention program in itasca county

  • $67,000

    Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Project support for strategic planning and resource development capacity in itasca county.

  • $67,000

    Eldercircle · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Operating support in 2022-23 for eldercircle and the home visitor program in itasca county

  • $60,000

    Itasca Orchestra and Strings Program · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Project support to explore capacity building needs and partnerships while continuing to provide orchestral music education and programming to adults and youth in itasca county.

  • $60,000

    Macrostie Art Center · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Project support to explore capacity building needs while continuing to provide visual arts and educational programming to residents in itasca county.

  • $55,000

    Grand Rapids Economic Dev Authority · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Project support to explore the formation and structure of a new organization focused on maintaining a vibrant and well-activated downtown grand rapids in itasca county, minnesota.

  • $50,000

    Second Harvest North Central Food Bank · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Operating support in 2022-23 for food bank operations in itasca county

  • $50,000

    Habitat for Humanity of Itasca County · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Operating support in 2022-23 for the local habitat for humanity organization in itasca county

  • $50,000

    Community Cafe · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Operating support to reduce hunger while exploring capacity building opportunities in itasca county.

  • $50,000

    First Call for Help of Itasca County · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Operating support in 2022-23 for information and referral services in itasca county

  • $50,000

    Grace House of Itasca County · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Operating support in 2022-23 to provide shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness in itasca county

  • $50,000

    Advocates for Family Peace · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Operating support in 2022-23 to promote safety, equity and peace to families experiencing domestic abuse in itasca county

  • $50,000

    Habitat for Humanity of Itasca County · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Project support to strengthen capacity for resource development and housing support services for families in itasca county.

  • $50,000

    Support Within Reach · Bemidji, MN · 2023

    Operating support in 2022-23 to assist victims of sexual violence in itasca county

  • $50,000

    Marcell Family Center · Marcell, MN · 2023

    Project support to explore capacity building needs and continue core operations over the next two years in itasca county.

  • $50,000

    Support Within Reach · Bemidji, MN · 2023

    Organizational support to assist victims of sexual violence in itasca county.

  • $50,000

    Judy Garland Children'S Museum · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Project support to increase organizational capacity through exhibit improvements, additional program offerings, and school field trip program restructuring in itasca county.

  • $50,000

    Itasca Youth for Christ · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Operating support for the ground floor youth center by providing funding for staff, occupancy, supplies, and equipment for the venues programs.

  • $50,000

    Itasca Orchestra and Strings Program · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Operating support in 2022-23 to provide orchestral music to adults and youth in itasca county

  • $50,000

    United Way of 1000 Lakes · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Project support to sustain core operations while building capacity by advancing volunteer engagement and facilitating a two-generation approach across the itasca county region.

  • $50,000

    Northern Community Radio Kaxe · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Operating support in 2022-23 to provide news and information to residents in itasca county

  • $45,000

    Macrostie Art Center · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Operating support in 2022-23 to provide visual arts and educational programming to residents in itasca county

  • $40,000

    Community Cafe · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Operating support in 2022-2023 to help reduce hunger in itasca county

  • $40,000

    Marcell Family Center · Marcell, MN · 2023

    Operating support in 2022-23 for the family center program in itasca county

  • $35,000

    United Way of 1000 Lakes · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Operating support in 2022-23 for administration in itasca county

  • $32,000

    Edge of the Wilderness Community Center · Bigfork, MN · 2023

    Project support for planning and capacity building in itasca county

  • $30,000

    Judy Garland Children'S Museum · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Operating support in 2022-23 to continue and broaden the school service program in itasca county

  • $30,000

    Special Olympics Minnesota · Minneapolis, MN · 2023

    Organizational support to continue core operations in 2024-25 for the special olympics program in itasca county.

  • $20,000

    Special Olympics Minnesota · Minneapolis, MN · 2023

    Operating support in 2022-23 for the special olympics program in itasca county

  • $15,000

    Voyageurs Area Council #286 Boy Scouts of America · Hermantown, MN · 2023

    Organizational support for youth development in itasca county.

  • $15,000

    Girl Scouts of Mn and Wi Lakes and Pines · Waite Park, MN · 2023

    Organizational support for youth development in itasca county.

  • $11,000

    Depot Commons Association · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Project support for strategic planning and organizational development in itasca county.

  • $10,000

    Girl Scouts of Mn and Wi Lakes and Pines · Waite Park, MN · 2023

    Operating support in 2022-23 for the girl scouts program in itasca county

  • $10,000

    Voyageurs Area Council #286 Boy Scouts of America · Hermantown, MN · 2023

    Operating support in 2022-23 for boy scout programming in itasca county

  • $9,800

    Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $6,000

    Second Harvest North Central Food Bank · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $5,600

    Itasca Community College Foundation · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $4,000

    Reif Arts Council · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $3,750

    Minnesota Opera · Minneapolis, MN · 2023

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $3,000

    Edge of the Wilderness Community Center · Bigfork, MN · 2023

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $3,000

    Macrostie Art Center · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $3,000

    Itasca County Family Ymca · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $3,000

    Itasca Orchestra and Strings Program · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $2,500

    Reif Arts Council · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $2,500

    Second Harvest North Central Food Bank · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $2,000

    Advocates for Family Peace · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $2,000

    United Way of 1000 Lakes · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $2,000

    Itasca County Family Ymca · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $2,000

    Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $1,352

    United Way of 1000 Lakes · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $1,040

    United Way of 1000 Lakes · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $1,000

    Itasca Life Options · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $1,000

    Second Harvest North Central Food Bank · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $1,000

    Reif Arts Council · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $1,000

    Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $960

    United Way of 1000 Lakes · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $900

    Itasca Life Options · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $800

    Northland Counseling Center · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $800

    Second Harvest North Central Food Bank · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $800

    Forward Health Foundation · Deer River, MN · 2023

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $780

    United Way of 1000 Lakes · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $700

    Itasca Youth for Christ · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $700

    Macrostie Art Center · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $700

    Itasca County Family Ymca · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $670

    Itasca County Family Ymca · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $670

    Second Harvest North Central Food Bank · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $600

    Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $600

    Grand Itasca Foundation · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $600

    Haven a Place for All · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

  • $600

    Second Harvest North Central Food Bank · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Matching gift contribution in itasca county

Top recipients

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

  • Itasca Area Schools Collaborative8 grants · $2.5M
  • Kootasca Community Action9 grants · $1.2M
  • Greater Minnesota Housing Fund5 grants · $880,000
  • Grand Rapids Economic Dev Authority6 grants · $816,400
  • Leech Lake Financial Services8 grants · $760,000
  • Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation25 grants · $731,800
  • Bigfork Valley Foundation10 grants · $709,500
  • Itasca County Family Ymca20 grants · $663,420
  • Northern Community Radio Kaxe14 grants · $608,730
  • Itasca Community Television5 grants · $585,120

Giving over time

$15.6M
2022
$12.2M
2023
$11.6M
2024

Grant history

The 100 largest of 2,513 grants.

  • $350,000

    Grand Rapids Economic Dev Authority · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Project support to establish a downtown building improvement loan fund to support community wealth building and placemaking in itasca county

  • $335,000

    Greater Minnesota Housing Fund · Saint Paul, MN · 2024

    Project support for regional affordable housing capacity building in rural minnesota

  • $333,334

    Itasca Area Schools Collaborative · Deer River, MN · 2022

    Project support for invest early program operations in year 18 (july 1, 2022 - june 30, 2023) in itasca county

  • $333,333

    Itasca Area Schools Collaborative · Deer River, MN · 2024

    Project support for invest early program operations in year 19 (july 1, 2023 - june 30, 2024) in itasca county

  • $333,333

    Itasca Area Schools Collaborative · Deer River, MN · 2024

    Project support the invest early operations in itasca county

  • $333,333

    Itasca Area Schools Collaborative · Deer River, MN · 2023

    Project support for invest early program operations in year 18 (july 1, 2022 - june 30, 2023) in itasca county

  • $333,333

    Itasca Area Schools Collaborative · Deer River, MN · 2023

    Project support for invest early program operations in year 19 (july1, 2023 - june 30, 2024) in itasca county

  • $333,333

    Itasca Area Schools Collaborative · Deer River, MN · 2022

    Project support for invest early program operations in year 18 (july 1, 2022 - june 30, 2023) in itasca county

  • $333,333

    Itasca Area Schools Collaborative · Deer River, MN · 2022

    Project support to itasca area schools collaborative for invest early program operations in year 17 (july 1, 2021-june 30, 2022) in itasca county

  • $330,000

    Greater Minnesota Housing Fund · Saint Paul, MN · 2023

    Project support for regional affordable housing capacity building in rural minnesota

  • $300,000

    Grand Rapids Economic Dev Authority · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Project support to establish a downtown entertainment fund to support placemaking in grand rapids in itasca county

  • $300,000

    Itasca County Family Ymca · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Project support for organizational capacity building in itasca county

  • $250,000

    Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Mn · Duluth, MN · 2024

    Project support for capacity building in rural minnesota

  • $250,000

    Mississippi Headwaters Area Dental Health Center · Bemidji, MN · 2024

    Capital support to acquire the park rapids dental clinic in rural minnesota

  • $250,000

    Bigfork Valley Foundation · Bigfork, MN · 2022

    Capital support for community enhancement and wellness projects in itasca county.

  • $250,000

    Northern Community Radio Kaxe · Grand Rapids, MN · 2022

    Project support for the northern community news initiative in rural minnesota

  • $240,000

    Itasca County Family Ymca · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Project support for organizational capacity building in itasca county

  • $240,000

    Minnesota North College · Hibbing, MN · 2024

    Project support for capacity building over three years in rural minnesota

  • $240,000

    Minnesota North College · Hibbing, MN · 2023

    Project support for capacity building over three years in rural minnesota

  • $225,000

    City of Grand Rapids · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Project support for a pilot project to test the technological, social, economic, and environmental viability of operating a connected and automated vehicle (cav) service in itasca county.

  • $225,000

    City of Grand Rapids · Grand Rapids, MN · 2022

    Project support for a pilot project to test the technological, social, economic, and environmental viability of operating a connected and automated vehicle (cav) service in itasca county.

  • $200,000

    Kootasca Community Action · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Project support for general operating in itasca county

  • $200,000

    Upper Midwest Film Office · Duluth, MN · 2024

    Project support for organizational capacity building and workforce development in rural minnesota

  • $200,000

    Itasca Community Television · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Operating support to build rural media capacity across itasca county

  • $195,000

    Edge of the Wilderness Community Center · Bigfork, MN · 2024

    Capital support to replace the equipment and technology in its theater in itasca county

  • $185,000

    Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency · Virginia, MN · 2022

    Project support for the adult scholarship program in itasca county

  • $180,000

    Itasca Area Schools Collaborative · Deer River, MN · 2022

    Project support for ongoing operating in 2021-2022 in itasca county

  • $180,000

    Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Mn · Duluth, MN · 2022

    Operating support in itasca county and leech lake reservation

  • $180,000

    Reif Arts Council · Grand Rapids, MN · 2022

    Project support for continued support in 2022 and 2023 in itasca county

  • $175,000

    Kootasca Community Action · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Operating support for housing development capacity building in 2022 and 2023 in rural minnesota

  • $175,000

    Kootasca Community Action · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Operating support for housing development capacity building in 2022 and 2023 in rural minnesota

  • $175,000

    Kootasca Community Action · Grand Rapids, MN · 2022

    Operating support for housing development capacity building in 2022 and 2023 in rural minnesota

  • $170,000

    Communitygiving · Saint Cloud, MN · 2024

    Project support for a wealth transfer study and capacity building support for community foundations in rural minnesota

  • $155,011

    Kootasca Community Action · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Operating support for 2022 to 2024 in itasca county

  • $155,011

    Kootasca Community Action · Grand Rapids, MN · 2022

    Operating support for 2022 to 2024 in itasca county

  • $154,000

    Boys Club of Duluth · Duluth, MN · 2023

    Organizational support to stabilize key staff positions and strengthen resource development in itasca county

  • $154,000

    Boys Club of Duluth · Duluth, MN · 2022

    Project support for continued operating support of the boys and girls club of greenway and grand rapids in itasca county

  • $153,000

    University of Minnesota Foundation · Minneapolis, MN · 2024

    Project support for transition planning and capacity building funding in itasca county

  • $150,000

    Balsam Township · Bovey, MN · 2024

    Capital support for community center and accessibility improvements in itasca county.

  • $150,000

    City of Deer River · Deer River, MN · 2024

    Capital support for the safe routes to school trail project in itasca county.

  • $150,000

    City of Floodwood · Floodwood, MN · 2024

    Capital support to make campground improvements and increase child care availability as well as contract with ceda to identify community needs in rural minnesota.

  • $150,000

    City of Remer · Remer, MN · 2024

    Capital and project support to market and attract businesses and visitors to the remer area and contract with ceda to assist with identifying community needs in remer in itasca county.

  • $150,000

    Itasca Community Television · Grand Rapids, MN · 2024

    Operating support to build rural media capacity across itasca county

  • $150,000

    Leech Lake Financial Services · Cass Lake, MN · 2024

    Capital support to expand community center kitchen and add a sugar bush camp, commemorative history statue and interpretive nature trail along battle point in rural minnesota.

  • $150,000

    Native Governance Center · Saint Paul, MN · 2024

    Program support to promote a native nation rebuilding movement, including leadership development, direct tribal governance support, and community engagement in rural minnesota.

  • $150,000

    Town of Greenway · Marble, MN · 2024

    Capital support to make improvements to twin lakes beach, explore trail development alongside highway 169 and upgrades to the pengilly ballfield in itasca county.

  • $150,000

    4-Directions Development · Red Lake, MN · 2023

    Capital support for expansion of a small business incubator to support indigenous entrepreneurs in rural minnesota.

  • $150,000

    Bug-O-Nay-GE-Shig School · Bena, MN · 2023

    Organizational support to increase student success in rural minnesota.

  • $150,000

    City of Hibbing · Hibbing, MN · 2023

    Project support for design and construction of a visitor's center at hull rust mine view park in rural minnesota

  • $150,000

    Independent School District 318 · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Project support to construct a pavilion for outdoor traditional cultural learning for native and non-native students in itasca county

  • $150,000

    Initiative Foundation · Little Falls, MN · 2023

    Project support for cultural events in the mille lacs area in rural minnesota

  • $150,000

    Isd 317 Deer River · Deer River, MN · 2023

    Project support to enhance traditional cultural learning for native and non-native students in itasca county

  • $150,000

    Itasca County Housingredevelopment Authority · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Project support to create a local housing trust fund to benefit affordable housing development in itasca county.

  • $150,000

    Itasca Economic Development Corporation · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Organizational support for business development and entrepreneur support in itasca county.

  • $150,000

    Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity · Brainerd, MN · 2023

    Project support to build capacity for affordable housing development in rural minnesota.

  • $150,000

    Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Mn · Duluth, MN · 2023

    Project support for capacity building in itasca county

  • $150,000

    Mesabi Fit Coalition · Virginia, MN · 2023

    Project support for organizational capacity building in rural minnesota

  • $150,000

    Native Governance Center · Saint Paul, MN · 2023

    Program support to promote a native nation rebuilding movement, including leadership development, direct tribal governance support, and community engagement in rural minnesota.

  • $150,000

    Northern Community Radio Kaxe · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Project support for the northern community news initiative in rural minnesota

  • $150,000

    Reif Arts Council · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Project support for planning and capacity building in itasca county

  • $150,000

    Second Harvest North Central Food Bank · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Project support for planning and staff development to support the merger into second harvest northland in rural minnesota.

  • $150,000

    Upper Midwest Film Office · Duluth, MN · 2023

    Project support for organizational capacity building and workforce development in rural minnesota

  • $150,000

    Bigfork Valley Foundation · Bigfork, MN · 2022

    Capital support for construction of community wellness spaces, public restrooms, and storage for the edge center for the performing arts at the bigfork school in itasca county

  • $150,000

    City of Bovey · Bovey, MN · 2022

    Project support for itasca area small communities development in bovey

  • $150,000

    City of Calumet · Calumet, MN · 2022

    Project support for itasca area small communities development project in calumet in itasca county

  • $150,000

    City of Coleraine · Coleraine, MN · 2022

    Project support for itasca area small communities development in coleraine

  • $150,000

    City of Deer River · Deer River, MN · 2022

    Project support for itasca area small communities development in deer river

  • $150,000

    City of Hill City · Hill City, MN · 2022

    Project support for the itasca area small communities development project in hill city in itasca county

  • $150,000

    City of Keewatin · Keewatin, MN · 2022

    Project support for itasca area small communities development in keewatin

  • $150,000

    City of Nashwauk · Nashwauk, MN · 2022

    Project support for itasca area small communities development in city of nashwauk

  • $150,000

    City of Northome · Northome, MN · 2022

    Project support for itasca area small communities development in northome

  • $150,000

    Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation · Grand Rapids, MN · 2022

    Project support for itasca area small communities development in s lake community

  • $150,000

    Itasca Community Television · Grand Rapids, MN · 2022

    Operating support to build rural media capacity across itasca county

  • $150,000

    Itasca Economic Development Corporation · Grand Rapids, MN · 2022

    Project support for infrastructure and capacity building in 2021 and 2022 in itasca county

  • $150,000

    Native Governance Center · Saint Paul, MN · 2022

    Program support to promote a native nation rebuilding movement, including leadership development, direct tribal governance support, and community engagement in rural minnesota.

  • $150,000

    Northeast Entrepreneur Fund · Eveleth, MN · 2022

    Operating support for the entrepreneur fund for capacity growth for serving bipoc, women, and rural entrepreneurs in rural minnesota

  • $150,000

    Regional Native Public Defense Corporation · Cass Lake, MN · 2022

    Project support for organizational capacity building in rural minnesota

  • $131,000

    Fond Du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa · Cloquet, MN · 2022

    Project support for a leadership boost grant for creative placemaking in fond du lac in rural minnesota

  • $130,000

    Eagle Bend Area Community Development Corporation · Eagle Bend, MN · 2022

    Project support for a leadership boost grant for community planning in eagle bend in rural minnesota

  • $130,000

    Le Sueur County · Le Center, MN · 2022

    Project support for a leadership boost grant for community planning in le sueur county in rural minnesota

  • $125,000

    Community and Economic Development Associates · Chatfield, MN · 2024

    Project support for planning and capacity building for small communities in itasca county

  • $125,000

    Granite Area Arts Council · Granite Falls, MN · 2023

    Project support for a leadership boost grant for creative placemaking in granite falls in rural minnesota

  • $125,000

    Leech Lake Financial Services · Cass Lake, MN · 2023

    Project support for community development capacity building in rural minnesota

  • $125,000

    Tower-Soudan Historical Society · Tower, MN · 2023

    Project support for a leadership boost grant for creative placemaking in tower-soudan in rural minnesota

  • $125,000

    Wells Historical Society · Wells, MN · 2023

    Project support for a leadership boost grant for creative placemaking in wells in rural minnesota

  • $125,000

    Leech Lake Financial Services · Cass Lake, MN · 2022

    Project support for community development capacity building in rural minnesota

  • $123,000

    University of Minnesota Foundation · Minneapolis, MN · 2022

    Project support for minnesota 4-h youth engagement, programming, and evaluation in itasca county

  • $120,000

    Eldercircle · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Project support to continue core eldercircle and home visitor program operations, strategic planning and evaluation of internal systems over the next two years in itasca county.

  • $117,000

    University of Minnesota Foundation · Minneapolis, MN · 2023

    Project support for minnesota 4-h youth engagement, programming, and evaluation in itasca county

  • $111,850

    Bemidji State University · Bemidji, MN · 2024

    Project support for organizational sustainability planning in rural minnesota

  • $110,000

    Northwest Minnesota Foundation · Bemidji, MN · 2023

    Project support for a leadership boost grant for creative placemaking in fosston in rural minnesota

  • $110,000

    Regents of the University of Minnesota · Minneapolis, MN · 2023

    Project support to establish a community energy transition and decarbonization assistance program in rural minnesota.

  • $106,750

    Anishinabe Legal Services · Cass Lake, MN · 2023

    Project support for organizational capacity building in rural minnesota

  • $101,892

    Kootasca Community Action · Grand Rapids, MN · 2023

    Operating support for hosting the community action team and building and growing its impact in itasca county

  • $101,892

    Kootasca Community Action · Grand Rapids, MN · 2022

    Operating support for hosting the community action team and building and growing its impact in itasca county

  • $101,750

    Anishinabe Legal Services · Cass Lake, MN · 2022

    Project support for organizational capacity building in rural minnesota

  • $100,000

    Center for Rural Policy & Development · Mankato, MN · 2024

    Project support for capacity building to develop and disseminate rural and tribal policy research in rural minnesota

  • $100,000

    City of Taconite · Taconite, MN · 2024

    Capital support to establish a seed fund for a joint community center/fire hall, ballfield and gibbs park improvements and signage in itasca county.

  • $100,000

    Department of Public Transformation · Granite Falls, MN · 2024

    Project support for capacity building in rural minnesota

  • $100,000

    Jacobson Community Center Foundation · Jacobson, MN · 2024

    Capital support for community center renovations in itasca county.

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