Hugh J Andersen Foundation Grants

Grant funding primarily for asset-based, direct-service programs serving children and youth, providing community social support services, providing access to health-related services and information, or providing educational opportunities and enrichment. The Foundation generally does not fund an entire project budget, prefers efforts supported by multiple sources, and typically provides a small percentage of a project's budget. Eligible applicants: Grants are awarded only to qualified charitable organizations designated as tax exempt under Internal Revenue Service Code 501(c)(3) and not classified as private foundations.; The Foundation does not make loans.; The Foundation does not provide grants or scholarships to individuals.; The Foundation does not provide grants for lobbying activities.; The Foundation does not provide grants for fundraising dinners and events.; The Foundation does not provide grants for travel.; The Foundation generally will not consider agencies, divisions, councils, or programs that have counterparts in St. Paul or the St. Croix Valley.; The Foundation generally will not consider arts organizations exclusively focused on music, dance, or visual arts.; The Foundation generally will not consider athletic teams.; The Foundation generally will not consider business or economics education.; The Foundation generally will not consider child care centers.; The Foundation generally will not consider civic action groups.; The Foundation generally will not consider debt reduction or after-the-fact situations.; The Foundation generally will not consider immigration or refugee issues and programs.; The Foundation generally will not consider independent media productions.; The Foundation generally will not consider political or voter education.; The Foundation generally will not consider private or alternative schools.; The Foundation generally will not consider religious institutions.; The Foundation generally will not fund an entire project budget and prefers to participate in an effort supported by multiple sources.; Major endowment and capital requests are considered a low priority.; The Foundation does not provide funding through fiscal agents.; Letters of inquiry are generally recommended for organizations new to the Foundation or outside the St. Croix Valley.; Organizations may submit either a letter of inquiry or a full proposal.; After reviewing a letter of inquiry, the board must determine that the request falls within its guidelines and interests before requesting a full proposal for review at the following board meeting.; Programs outside the primary geographic focus should contact the Chief Philanthropy Officer before submitting a proposal to determine whether the program might interest the Foundation.; The Foundation is particularly interested in asset-based programs created, initiated, supported, or staffed by the constituency for whom benefits are sought.; Within its primary geographic focus, the Foundation is particularly interested in direct-service programs serving children and youth, especially programs providing personal-development activities.; Within its primary geographic focus, the Foundation is particularly interested in direct-service programs providing social support services to the community at large.; Within its primary geographic focus, the Foundation is particularly interested in direct-service programs providing access to health-related services and information.; Within its primary geographic focus, the Foundation is particularly interested in direct-service programs providing educational opportunities and enrichment to the general community.; Special projects or programs in public schools will be considered only if services are provided in the St. Croix Valley: Washington County in Minnesota or Pierce, Polk, or St. Croix County in Wisconsin.; Programs for individuals with developmental or physical disabilities will be considered only if services are provided in the St. Croix Valley: Washington County in Minnesota or Pierce, Polk, or St. Croix County in Wisconsin.; Programs for seniors will be considered only if services are provided in the St. Croix Valley: Washington County in Minnesota or Pierce, Polk, or St. Croix County in Wisconsin.; Public or civic projects and activities will be considered only if services are provided in the St. Croix Valley: Washington County in Minnesota or Pierce, Polk, or St. Croix County in Wisconsin.. Geography served: St. Croix Valley; Washington County, Minnesota; Pierce County, Wisconsin; Polk County, Wisconsin; St. Croix County, Wisconsin; St. Paul, Minnesota, for programs unduplicated in the St. Croix Valley and utilized by St. Croix Valley residents; Other parts of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area and Greater Minnesota may be considered from time to time. Published application deadlines: Letters of inquiry can be mailed or emailed to [email protected] ahead of any quarterly deadline (March 15, June 15, August 15 or November …