Fanny S Gilfillan Memorial Incorporated
The Fanny S. Gilfillan Memorial Inc. is a private foundation dedicated to supporting medical-related causes and providing donations to individuals in need. Its mission centers on addressing health-related issues, particularly for those facing financial hardship, as evidenced by its focus on medical grants and donations to healthcare facilities. The foundation primarily serves residents of Redwood County, Minnesota, reflecting a commitment to local community support. Through its charitable activities, it aims to alleviate medical expenses and enhance the well-being of individuals in its designated service area.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small nonprofit or individual applicant providing medical or health-related assistance to Redwood County, MN residents who can document financial need.
Good Fit
- • Programs serving medical or health needs of Redwood County residents.
- • Ability to document individual financial need or client-level assistance.
- • Small, time-limited requests or direct assistance rather than large capital projects.
- • Willingness to obtain and submit the foundation's paper application via the listed local agencies or by mail.
Geography
Giving is heavily concentrated in Minnesota with two states recorded in recent years and about 87% of the latest-year dollars staying in the foundation's home state.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 34 distinct recipients (37 grants) including many individual medical payments and local institutions, indicating a broad set of independent grantees for the foundation's size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of access is strong: 27 of 34 recipients in the latest year were new, and a public application path exists via local health agencies with a rolling deadline and a mailed/phone contact; the foundation also requires demonstration of financial need and Redwood County residency.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
