Foundations that fund job training and employment in Minnesota
These 25 foundations made grants to job training and employment in Minnesota in the most recent IRS filing I have for each. None of them ticked the box for giving only to preselected organizations, and each filing gives application instructions or a website. That doesn't prove a foundation takes applications, and some on this list may not. The text below is copied from the filings, most of them for tax year 2024, so check a foundation's website or call before you apply.
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The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation
- $50,000 to Twin Cities Rise, Minneapolis: Education
- $40,000 to The Lift Garage, Minneapolis: Human services
- $35,000 to Opportunity Partners, Minnetonka: Human services
How to apply: See grant application guidelines at www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org
Deadlines: See grant application guidelines at www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org
Restrictions: See grant application guidelines at www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org
The Mcknight Foundation
- $400,000 to Working Partnerships Incorporated, Minneapolis: to support efforts that broker knowledge and resources, nurture collaboration, and build...
- $300,000 to Centro De Trabajadores Unidos En La Lucha, Minneapolis: for general operating support
- $250,000 to Hmong American Partnership, St Paul: for a program to build community wealth and financial self-sufficiency in the communities...
How to apply: Please see the end of the return for the additional attachments containing the information for Lines 2b - 2d.
Target Foundation
- $200,000 to Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio Inc, Saint Paul: Economic opportunity - hometown
- $200,000 to Hmong American Partnership, Saint Paul: Economic opportunity - hometown
- $75,000 to H I R E D, Minneapolis: Economic opportunity - hometown
How to apply: See our focus areas at: https://corporate.target.com/sustainability-governance/target-foundation
Deadlines: See our focus areas at web address above
Restrictions: See our focus areas at web address above
Fred C and Katherine B Andersen Foundation
- $250,000 to Minnesota Diversified Industries Inc, Minneapolis: Program or project
- $30,000 to Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans, St Paul: General operating
- $30,000 to Hmong American Partnership, St Paul: Program or project
How to apply: The foundation mission, funding priorities, and application can be found at fkandersen.org
Deadlines: March 30, june 30, and october 30
Restrictions: Organizations seeking funding must be 501(c)(3) public nonprofit organizations. Endowment funding does not fall within the guidelines of the foundation. The foundation also does not provide funding to individuals, political campaigns,...
Bcbsm Foundation Inc
- $110,000 to Hmong American Partnership, St Paul: Navigator Coalition
- $100,000 to Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio, St Paul: 2024 CLUES Early Childhood Initiatives
- $100,000 to Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio, St Paul: CLUES Access to Coverage
How to apply: Please visit our website at www.bluecrossmn.com/foundation for instructions on how to apply.
Deadlines: Inquiries are accepted throughout the year and applicants are given a proposal due date at the time
Restrictions: We typically do not provide funding for programs outside Minnesota.
The Walser Foundation
- $15,813 to The Lift Garage, Minneapolis: Driven to give
- $11,000 to Hmong American Partnership, St Paul: Grant - hap academy oic
- $7,500 to Accessability Inc, Minneapolis: Grant - project connect
How to apply: Letter of inquiry to nancy warner, foundation director - grant report form. Event sponsorship application - online form.
Deadlines: May 15th & october 15th
Restrictions: Organizations are limited to one application per year.
Fr Bigelow Foundation
- $50,000 to Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio Inc, Saint Paul: Clues east side early childhood education center and business incubator
- $50,000 to Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio Inc, Saint Paul: Clues east side early childhood education center and business incubator
- $25,000 to Dress for Success Twin Cities, Saint Paul: General operating support
How to apply: Before applying, all interested applicants are encouraged to email a member of our grants team to ensure that the grant program fits your needs.
Deadlines: We have two grant rounds each year. Key application dates can be found on our website.
Restrictions: Our primary geographic focus is the greater saint paul metropolitan area, which includes dakota, ramsey and washington counties, with a particular emphasis on serving people who live or work in the city of saint paul. F.r. Bigelow...
Mortenson Family Foundation
- $40,000 to Hmong American Partnership, Saint Paul: Youth job skills training program
- $35,000 to Voices for Racial Justice, Minneapolis: Unrestricted
- $5,000 to Twin Cities Rise, Minneapolis: Unrestricted
How to apply: Online application forms may be found at www.mortensonfamily.org
Deadlines: Submission deadlines vary
Restrictions: Guidelines may be found at www.mortensonfamily.org
Hardenbergh Foundation
- $50,000 to Hmong American Partnership, Saint Paul: Hap academy oic facility
- $10,000 to Small Sums, St Paul: General operating
- $10,000 to Wildflyer Coffee, Minneapolis: General operating
How to apply: Grant requests must include a succinct 3-5 page letter providing information about the organization, financial statement (or form 990) and copy of irs determination letter
Deadlines: October 15th
Restrictions: See footnotes
The Bush Foundation
- $1,700,000 to Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio Inc, Saint Paul: Develop and test a new model of shared space and accessible training for childcare...
- $150,000 to Voices for Racial Justice, Minneapolis: This ecosystem grant provides general operating support for voices for racial justice to...
How to apply: Varies by program, please see our website
Deadlines: Varies by program, please see our website.
Restrictions: Varies by program, please see our website.
Mardag Foundation
- $25,000 to Hmong American Partnership, Saint Paul: Capital improvements to hmong american partnership's plato facility
- $20,000 to Ability Building Center Inc, Rochester: General operating for individuals with disabilities
How to apply: Before applying, all interested applicants are encouraged to email a member of our grants team to ensure that the grant program fits your needs.
Deadlines: We have two grant rounds each year. Key application dates can be found on our website.
Restrictions: Grants are made to organizations located within or serving the residents of the state of minnesota. Mardag foundation funds projects and programs that improve the lives of children, youth and families; supports projects and programs that...
Andersen Corporate Foundation
- $20,000 to Hmong American Partnership, St Paul: HAP Academy OIC Program Support
- $20,000 to Building Strong Communities, Saint Paul: Building Strong Communities Apprenticeship Readiness Program
How to apply: Grant guidelines and the grant application can be found at: https://www.andersenwindows.com/about/community/ applications must be submitted online.
Deadlines: March 1-31 and august 1-31 annually
Restrictions: Visit website for restrictions and limitations
Lennar Foundation
- $525,000 to Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans, St Paul: Minnesota assistance council for veterans (macv) is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization...
How to apply: Requests should be made in writing. A copy of the organization's irs determination letter regarding exempt status is required.
The Graco Foundation
- $150,000 to Minnesota Diversified Industries, Minneapolis: General operating support
How to apply: Grant requests should include a cover letter, on organizational letterhead, describing your program and how it fits our focus areas. In addition, each proposal should contain:brief description of the organization's history; program objectives; clients served; budget, including...
Deadlines: No deadlines
Restrictions: Emphasis will be placed on educational programs, especially stem programs; human service programs promoting workforce development; and youth development. Organizations located in neighborhoods close to graco inc. Facilities and employees'...
The Kresge Foundation
- $100,000 to Voices for Racial Justice, Minneapolis: General operating support
How to apply: See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org
Deadlines: See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org
Restrictions: See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org
George W Neilson Foundation
- $62,402 to Wells Academy Inc, Bemidji: Equipment purchase
How to apply: General outline of proposal
Restrictions: Qualified charitable organizations
Cargill Foundation
- $60,000 to Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio, Saint Paul: Youth in action (ya!)
How to apply: Https://www.cargill.com/about/community/cargill-foundation-headquarters
Wells Fargo Foundation
- $40,000 to Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans, Saint Paul: Affordable supportive housing for minnesota veterans
How to apply: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
Deadlines: Applications are accepted from february 1 through october 1.
Restrictions: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
The Mcneely Foundation
- $30,000 to Hmong American Partnership, Saint Paul: Youth job skills training for over 100 low income asian youths
How to apply: Letter form, include copy of exemption letter, describe intended use of funds
Deadlines: Submission deadlines are december 1st, march 1st, and june 1st.
Restrictions: Awards are primarily to minnesota charities; no awards are paid to individuals.
Susan Stuart Seiler Family Foundation
- $25,000 to The Lift Garage, Minneapolis: Charitable
How to apply: The organization requesting a grant should furnish an opinion to the effect that (1) the organization has been certified by the irs and is in fact acting as an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code to which contributions are deductible under...
Deadlines: Applications are accepted at any time.
Benton Telecommunications Foundation
- $23,210 to Employment Enterprises Inc, Little Falls: Remodeling restrooms in disabled facilities
How to apply: Must submit a detailed description of the individual or organization and the proposed activities and purposes of the organization and individual. Application forms can be found on the foundation's website, which is www.bentontelecomfoundation.org.
Restrictions: 501(c)(3) organizations; federal, state or local governmental agency or board; churches; individual grants for travel, study, or similar purposes; disaster relief or individual economic relief as described in treasury regulations section...
Ahmann Family Foundation
- $20,000 to Small Sums, St Paul: General purpose
How to apply: The foundation requires that the organization or individual seeking a grant submit a detailed description of the individual or organization and the proposed activities and purposes of the organization and individual. The foundation may waive the requirement of an application for...
Restrictions: The foundation does not make grants for any purpose if the intended recipient of such grant is a disqualified person as defined in section 4946(a) of the internal revenue code or a family member of a disqualified person as defined in...
Linsmayer James B Fdn Tr-Main
- $20,000 to The Lift Garage, Minneapolis: General operating
How to apply: Letter form
Donaldson Foundation
- $20,000 to Dress for Success Twin Cities, St Paul: Contribution provided
How to apply: The Common Application is accepted. The only formality is a written proposal containing: A description of the organization and its purposes; A list officers and directors; A description of the program or project for which the grant is requested; A discussion of current progress...
Restrictions: We do not give grants to individuals to organizations for religious purposes to groups that exist to influence specific legislation or to associations that participate or intervene in political campaigns. Applicants must qualify for tax...
The Victor and Christine Anthony Family Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Twin Cities Rise, Minneapolis: Basic needs
How to apply: Verbal or written request
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