Northwest Minnesota Foundation
- Public grantmaking foundation serves 12 counties. Promotes philanthropy. Programs related to early childhood education and childcare, business development, leadership training.
- http://www.nwmf.org/

Headwaters Regional Development Commission
- A planning and development organization serving local governments, organizations, senior citizens, and businesses in Minnesota's Region 2. Information on the counties and on the Commission's services.
- http://www.hrdc.org/