Dellwood Foundation Incorporated
The organization is a private foundation that focuses on supporting a variety of charitable causes, particularly in the areas of arts and culture, community development, education, and conservation. Its mission reflects a commitment to enhancing community well-being through funding initiatives that support local arts organizations, educational institutions, and health charities. The foundation primarily serves nonprofit organizations that work to improve the quality of life for individuals and communities, with a notable emphasis on youth development and environmental conservation. While it predominantly operates within Minnesota, its support extends to a few organizations in neighboring states.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Minnesota-based nonprofit (especially arts, museums, youth or community organizations) seeking modest annual campaign or program support and with an existing local relationship or visibility.
Good Fit
- • Located in Minnesota, preferably in the Twin Cities metro area.
- • Mission in arts, culture, museums, youth development, conservation, or community services.
- • Seeking grants in the typical $1,000–$50,000 range for annual fund or campaign support.
- • Has an existing relationship with board members, recurring funders, or strong local visibility.
- • Is already part of the foundation's visible network or was funded previously.
Geography
Giving is tightly concentrated in one state: about 95% of dollars went to Minnesota in the latest year, with only a small share to a second state.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows about 49 distinct recipients across roughly 49 grants, indicating a broad set of independent grantees despite some dollar concentration among the top recipients.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows a small number of new grantees (five) in the latest year, but the foundation's filings state it only funds preselected applicants and no public application route is visible, so occasional new entrants appear possible but unsolicited access looks limited.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
