Best Startup
This article showcases our top picks for the best Minnesota based Non Profit companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Non Profit industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.
We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.
We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:
- Innovation
- Innovative ideas
- Innovative route to market
- Innovative product
- Growth
- Exceptional growth
- Exceptional growth strategy
- Management
- Societal impact
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Top Minnesota Non Profit Startups
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Mayo Clinic
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MayoClinic is a nonprofit medical practice and medical research group focused on integrated health care, education, and research.
Home for Life
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Home for Life is an expression of a new kind of animal shelter the long-term animal sanctuary.
Simpson Housing Services
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Simpson Housing Services is a Minneapolis, Minnesota nonprofit dedicated to housing.
West Central Initiative
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West Central Initiative is a regional community foundation with a transportation and economic development planning arm.
Centro de Trabajadores Unidos en la Lucha
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Centro de Trabajadores Unidos en la Lucha is committed to securing fair working conditions for present and future generations.
Ucare
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UCare is an independent, nonprofit health plan providing health coverage.
CaringBridge
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CaringBridge offers free personalized websites to people facing a serious medical condition or hospitalization.
Big Brothers Bigsisters
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Atlantic & Cape May Counties helps children realize their potential and build their futures.
Newborn Foundation
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Newborn Foundation develops and leverages technologies, policies, and on-the-ground education and training programs.
Be The Match
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Be The Match connects patients with their donor match for a life-saving marrow or umbilical cord blood transplant.
American Public Media
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American Public Media Group is engaged in public radio, theater rental, commercial radio, and publishing activities.
Global Goodwill Ambassadors
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Changing Real Lives Of Real People In Need Around The World.
Essentia Health
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Essentia Health is a non-profit organization that offers integrated health care facilities to its patients.
HAP
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HAP specializes in the workforce, economic and community development, health and wellness, prevention and social enterprise services.
Red Wing Software
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Red Wing Software, Inc. develops, integrates and supports the accounting and financial management needs of small- to mid-sized businesses.
Center for Economic Inclusion
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Center for Economic Inclusion is a nonprofit focused on improving equity.
Canvas Health
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Canvas Health is a non-profit organization that provides mental health care services.
GHR Foundation
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GHR Foundation exists to be of service to people and their limitless potential for good.
TruStone Financial
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TruStone Financial is a federal credit union that offers loans, banking and other related financial services.
Lifeworks Services
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Lifeworks is a non-profit organization that serves children with disabilities and special needs.
Fresh Vine
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Nonprofit Membership Software that’s helping nonprofit organizations understand their people, and the ways they are involved and engaged.
Community Reinvestment Fund
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Community Reinvestment Fund is a national nonprofit, helps change the lives of people living in economically disadvantaged communities.
SafeNet Consulting
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successful company does more than turn a profit.
Wings Financial Credit Union
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Wings Financial Credit Union is a non-profit financial institution that offers saving, lending and credit facilities to its members.
Blue Green Alliance
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Today, the BlueGreen Alliance unites 15 of our country’s largest unions and environmental organizations.
Super Foundation
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Championing science and democracy, and doing more together.
Gillette Children’s
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Gillette Children’s specializes in offering diagnostic, therapeutic, rehabilitation and supports services for children and young adults.
Feed My Starving Children
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Feed My Starving Children is a non-profit Christian organization committed to feeding God’s children hungry in body and spirit.
Groves Academy
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Groves Academy is a non-profit organization that helps and supports students with attention disorders and learning disabilities.
MATTER
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Matter specializes in building health systems, creating sustainable food systems, economic development, shipping and logistics solutions.
Historic Theatre Group
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Historic Theatre Group is a nonprofit engaged in organizing art and culture events.
Sourcewell
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Sourcewell offers programs and services such as cooperative purchasing, insurance, employee benefits, and Minnesota-based services.
Winona Health
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Winona Health is a non-profit healthcare center that renders assisted living, medical, wellness, elder care, billing and rehabilitation.
South Country Health Alliance
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South Country Health Alliance is a county-based health plan that offers an array of Medicaid, Medicare and health promotion programs.
Industrial Fabrics Association International
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Industrial Fabrics Association International is a not-for-profit trade association representing international specialty fabrics marketplace.
Accessible Space
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Accessible Space is an organization providing housing opportunities for adults with disabilities.
Minnesota Historical Society
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Minnesota Historical Society is a nonprofit educational and cultural institution.
NCFR
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NCFR is a professional association that focuses on sociology, psychology, family life education, counseling and human services.
The Harrington Company
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The Harrington Company is a nonprofit organization offering association management services.
Owakihi
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Owakihi provides home and community-based supports to people with intellectual disabilities and mental health needs.
The Merchant Advisory Group
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The Merchant Advisory Group is an improved and equitable payments ecosystem.
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation – SMIF
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Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation works to leverage assets, foster collaboration, increase funding, and enhance knowledge.
Children’s Cancer Research Fund
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Children’s Cancer Research Fund supports the brightest scientists whose ideas make the greatest impact for children with cancer.
SouthPoint Financial Credit Union
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SouthPoint Financial Credit Union provides guidance and financial services.
Knute Nelson
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Knute Nelson is a non-profit organization that provides health care services.
Greater Twin Cities United Way
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Greater Twin Cities United Way is a nonprofit organization funds health and human services agencies in a nine-county area.
National Ataxia Foundation
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The National Ataxia Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of persons affected by ataxia through support, education, and research.
Redleaf Press
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Redleaf Press is a leading nonprofit publisher of exceptional curriculum, management, and business resources.
East Side Neighborhood Services
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East Side Neighborhood Services is a nonprofit organization that conducts youth, childcare, food shelf programs and social services.
Twin Cities Public Television
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Twin Cities Public Television is a non-profit organization based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States.
MRCI WorkSource
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MRCI is a non-profit organizations creating opportunities for people with disabilities and disadvantages.
American Phytopathological Society
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American Phytopathological Society provides plant pathology research services.
Business Leaders for Michigan
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BLM is a private, nonprofit organization.
WomenVenture
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WomenVenture helps women attain economic self-sufficiency through the creation and growth of profitable and sustainable businesses.
City of Bloomington
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City of Bloomington is comprised of a host of departments and divisions that provide daily services on behalf of Bloomington residents.
National Arbitration Forum
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The National Arbitration Forum (FORUM) is a world leader in dispute resolution.
Accra Care
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Accra Care is a non-profit offering personalized self-directed home care services.
Metropolitan Airports Commission
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Metropolitan Airports Commission is an organization that focuses on creating positive customer experiences within major airports.
Center For Energy And Environment
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The Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) is a nonprofit organization that promotes energy efficiency to strengthen the economy.
CommonBond Communities
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CommonBond Communities is a non-profit organization that offers resident, housing development and property management services.
Minnesota Opera
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Minnesota Opera is a non-profit and performance organization that offers performance education programs at the highest artistic level.
Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge
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Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge is a nonprofit organization that helps men, women and teens find freedom from drug and alcohol addiction.
Plymouth Rock Foundation
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Plymouth Rock Foundation is an NGO that provides charity, pilgrim teaching, events and online bookstore services.
Femfessionals LLC DBA FemCityå¨
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Femfessionals DBA FemCity is a civic & social organization providing women business online community services.
Olmsted Medical Center
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Olmsted Medical Center provides bariatric & general Surgery, cardiology, asthma & allergy, audiology, medicines and women’s health services.
Parents In Community Action
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Parents In Community Action provides childhood development and parent training services.
Northern Communities Credit Union
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Northern Communities Credit Union renders banking, investments, mortgages, insurance, identity protection and retirement benefits services.
Saint Paul Media
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Saint Paul Media provides web development, digital strategy, branding, cloud hosting, cloud architecture and deep learning for non-profits.
Youth Frontiers
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Youth Frontiers’ mission is to provide schools with experiences that inspire character, civility and community.
Team Gilboa
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Team Gilboa Alpine Ski Team is a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization.
Blandin Foundation
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Blandin Foundation is a non-profit firm that offers education, fund and donations as well as conducts programs for skill development.
St. Francis Health Services of Morris
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St. Francis Health Services offers assisted living, home treatment, a wide range of treatments, senior housing, and skilled nursing.
Minnco Credit Union
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Minnco Credit Union has provided people of East Central Minnesota with quality financial products & services at the lowest possible cost.
AdoptAClassroom.org
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AdoptAClassroom.org is a national nonprofit that increases opportunity for student success by empowering teachers with community partners.
Gradient Technology
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Gradient Technology is a non-profit & government company located in Elk River.
CEDA
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CEDA offers small business assistance, community support programs, grant writing & management, community planning and development services.
Everyday Living
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Everyday Living deals with assistance, support and healthcare for individuals with mental disorders and brain injuries.
Grass Roots Solutions
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Grassroots Solutions was one of the first engagement consultants of strategists, evaluators, campaigns, canvassing and non-profit.
The Lutheran Home Association
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The Lutheran Home Association is a not-for-profit ministry which provides healthcare, housing & spiritual outreach services to needy people.
Minnesota Humanities Center
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The Minnesota Humanities Center is a nonprofit that receives contributed support from private and corporate foundations.
Bethesda Willmar
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Bethesda Willmar focuses on community development with various medical and personal support to meet the aging needs of older adults.
NorthStar Education Finance
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Northstar Education Finance offers low-interest education, career, skill development loans and additional co-borrower facility for students.
Move Minneapolis
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Move Minneapolis promotes sustainable transportation – transit, carpooling, car-sharing, biking, walking and telecommuting.
MSS Group
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MSS Group creates and maintains clean, safe and secure environment.
EEBA
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EEBA is a nonprofit community that provides information and educational resources to the construction industry.
Mixed Blood Theatre
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Mixed Blood Theatre is a nonprofit organization that provides performing arts services.
NAPCP
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NAPCP is an NGO that provides opportunities for education, networking and career development in the public and private sectors.
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation certifies doctors who fulfills educational, training and professional requirements.
Minnesota Credit Unions
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Minnesota Credit Unions is a state trade association that offers credit services.
AugmentedReality.Org
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A non profit with a mission to advance Augmented Reality to advance humanity
Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
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Minnesota Chamber of Commerce provides career development and communications solutions.
MPLS Regional Chamber
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Minneapolis Regional Chamber engages with members to advocate for a positive business environment and enhance economic prosperity.
Minnesota Children’s Museum
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Minnesota Childrens Museum is a museum based in St. Paul directed towards children.
Germanic American Institute
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Germanic-American Institute is a non-profit organization that provides education,cultural programming and community building services.
Nexus Community Partners
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Nexus Community Partners is Building More Engaged and Powerful Communities of color
Prepare + Prosper
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Prepare + Prosper specializes in offering free tax preparation, fair banking, money mentors and financial services.
Minne*
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Minne✱ is the organization behind minnedemo, where live software is demo-ed and everybody in the tech scene comes to network.
Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants
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Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants is an organization in the State of Minnesota dedicated to serving.
Franconia Sculpture Park
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Franconia Sculpture Park is a nonprofit arts organization that operates an outdoor sculpture park and community arts programming.
Crowdfund Research
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Helping startup investors research equity crowdfunding campaigns through independent due diligence reports
