2025-2026
Our Funding
To meet our mission and serve our region, the Northland Foundation seeks support from other foundations, governmental agencies, businesses, and individuals. We sincerely appreciate these generous partners for their part in supporting a more thriving region.
View individual donors and organizations using the menu below. For a more detailed breakdown of funds raised, check the Funding Snapshot on this page.
View Funders & Donors
Use the drop-down to view all those who provided funding support July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.
Individual Donors
Jamie Adams*
Ben Benoit*
Cindy* and Shawn Bina
Joe Ehlers and Sarah Nelson
Elena Foshay*
Ashley Hall*
George and Mary* Harrelson
Rachel Hedlund* and Adam Hagin
Peter* and Charlotte McDermott
David B. and Kathleen Miller
Ruth Anne Olson
Rick Revoir*
Sumair Sheikh*
Darren Sheldon*
Kristen Vake*
*Current and former Trustees
Legacy Friends of the Northland
David and Kathryn Clusiau
Fayne A. Copeland and David Speck
Ed Crawford
Kathy Dodge^ and Steve Downing^
John and Eileen Elden
Bill and Cindy Hansen
Charlotte^ and Ken Johnson
Scott and Holly Martin
Leo and Antoinette Monster
Nancy R. Aronson Norr
Diane J. Rauschenfels
Tom and Debbie Renier
Tom and Ann Rider
Nancy and Joe Sertich
Chuck and Jori Walt
^Legacy Friends who have passed away leaving a lasting contribution to our region.
Business Services
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
Target Foundation
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development
U.S. Department of the Treasury Community Development Financial Institution Fund
Northland Small Business Development Center
B2 Bank
Centricity Credit Union
Chisholm EDA
Cook County/Grand Marais Joint EDA
Ely EDA
Granite Partners Foundation of Minnesota
GPM, Inc.
Hibbing EDA
Huntington
Itasca Economic Development Corporation
ImOn Communications
LISC Duluth
Minnesota Business Finance Corporation
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
Minnesota Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation
Minnesota North College
Park State Bank
Rick and Helga Bauerly Foundation
Small Business Administration (SBA)
University of Minnesota Duluth
Virginia EDA
Grant Program and Other Supports
Patrick and Aimee Butler Family Foundation
Compeer Financial Fund at The Chicago Community Foundation
McKnight Foundation
Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
Otto Bremer Trust
Southwest Initiative Foundation
The Margaret A. Cargill Foundation Fund at the St. Paul and Minnesota Foundation
Early Care and Education Initiatives
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation
City of Duluth Community Development Block Grant Program
Essentia Health
Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
The Sheltering Arms Foundation
Youth In Philanthropy
Tim Altmann
John Bastien
Ed Crawford*
Bill* and Cindy* Hansen
Edwina* and Bob^ Hertzberg
Jason* and Lisa Hollinday
Mary* Ives
Nevada Littlewolf*
Scott* and Holly Martin Family Foundation
Angie Miller*
Antoinette* and Leo Monster
Diane J. Rauschenfels*
Tom* and Ann Rider
Nancy and Joe* Sertich
Chuck* and Jori Walt
Ed* and Mary Pat Zabinski
*Former Trustees
Funding Snapshot
As a publicly supported foundation, the Northland Foundation is required to secure funds from a variety of sources. Below is a summary of the $4.1 million raised – 94% coming from outside northeast Minnesota – between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026, including multi-year funding awards.
More detailed program and financial information is publicly available on the Form 990, which we are happy to provide to you upon request.
Sources of Funds Raised
| Public Funds | $2,514,188 | 59% |
| Other Foundation Funds | $1,533,500 | 38% |
| Private Funds | $114,945 | 3% |
| TOTAL | $4,162,633 | 100% |
Funding by Program Area
| Grants and Other Community Supports | $1,804,970 | 43% |
| Programs | $1,576,875 | 38% |
| Business Services | $780,788 | 19% |
| TOTAL | $4,162,633 | 100% |
Funding From Inside and Outside the Region
| Outside the Region | $3,927,075 | 94% |
| Within the Region | $235,558 | 6% |
| TOTAL | $4,162,633 | 100% |
Assets
Endowment Balance
$110.4 Million
Total Assets
$134 Million