We serve local communities in Minnesota and florida

Our Focus Areas

We award grants to non-profit organizations serving local communities. Visit grant eligibility.

We serve seven counties in Minnesota and five counties in Florida. Visit geographic eligibility.

Our funding annually impacts 300-400 nonprofits, 400+ college scholars, and over 200 preschool families.

Mark Dienhart, Ph.D.
President & CEO
Education

We support nonprofit organizations that offer learning experiences.


Scholarships

We help families afford early education and college students graduate with minimal debt.

Health & Medicine

We invest in projects that reduce human suffering.

Human & Social Services

We support non-profits that provide human and social services. 

Our Service Categories

  • Adult Education and Workforce Development Programs and Services. Short-term programs and services focused on leadership, professional development, workforce development, and employment training. Programs that expand an adult’s knowledge in a particular field or discipline.
  • Early Childhood Programs and Services. Educational programs that provide a learning foundation. Engagement in early learning and brain development programming for children aged birth to five years old.
  • Scholarship and Financial Support. Financial help that students need to meet their educational expenses while in school.
  • Special Education: Individualized programming, instruction, and support services for gifted and disabled children and youth. Modified curricula, teaching methodologies, or instructional materials to learn.
  • Youth Education Programs and Services: Provides programming, classroom support, after-school tutoring and/or instruction to school-aged students regarding a variety of disciplines and other classroom programs that enhance formal education.
  • Post-Secondary Education: Two- or four-year formal education or training that takes place at any point after the completion of high school. Includes career & technical education programs and pathways. 

Learn more about our Education focus area.

  • Children’s and Family Services. Services that promote a child’s well-being. For example, childcare, adoption, foster care, family counseling, and parenting education that strengthen their families.
  • Disability and Special Needs Services. Individual and group support and advocacy for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Services that promote self-determination, employment, connection, and involvement in community life.
  • Domestic Abuse. Domestic violence support and prevention. Programs that address the needs of individuals and families experiencing domestic violence. Work that helps prevent the (re)occurrence of these situations.
  • Food Banks, Food Pantries, and Food Distribution. Hunger relief in communities.
  • Homeless, Shelter & Crisis Services. Help for individuals and families who experience homelessness. Increased housing stability through direct interventions, basic needs, and advocacy.
  • Housing. Placement into permanent, supportive, or transitional housing. Services that promote housing stability through wrap-around or support services. Rental or utilities help. Landlord-tenant mediation or eviction prevention. Affordable housing unit development or preserving existing affordable housing units.
  • Multipurpose Human Service Organizations. Direct services to the communities served. YMCAs, YWCAs, the Red Cross, and the Salvation Army are examples.
  • Youth Development. Outside-of-school activities that promote the ongoing development and growth of youth. Activities that connect them to caring adults and mentors. Camping experiences for young people.

Learn more about our Human & Social Services focus area.

  • Diseases, Disorders, and Disciplines. Direct services that promote medical disciplines. Advocating for public understanding and support.
  • Mental Health: By invitation only, provides programs addressing the prevention and early intervention needs of primarily children and adolescents experiencing mental health issues. 
  • Patient and Family Support. Wish-granting programs and camps for individuals diagnosed with a specific disease/disorder. Financial help with housing and travel expenses because of a life-limiting illness. Grief support services. Other health-related support for patients at various life stages.
  • Treatment and Prevention Services. Medical service and education on ways to prevent disease and reduce health risks.

Learn more about our Health and Medicine focus area.

How to apply