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GIVING STATEMENT
The Fred C. and Katherine B. Andersen Foundation was established in 1959 on the core value that charitable grant making advances and builds thriving communities. With the goal of being a guiding hand and supporter of community health and stability, the founders believed in the importance of helping the underserved and under-resourced and in being a quiet leader in building healthy strong communities.
GRANT PORTAL UPDATE COMING JULY 23
Our online grant system (Foundant) will be updated on July 23, 2025.
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While the grant application content will remain the same, the dashboard and user interface will have a new look. This update is designed to improve navigation and enhance your overall experience.
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To get familiar with the changes:
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Watch a short overview video: Click here to view
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Visit the Foundant support page: GLM Applicant Tutorial
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For questions or technical issues after the update, please contact Foundant directly or email us at info@fkandersen.org
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Thank you for your continued partnership.
MISSION
The Mission of the Foundation is to provide resources to nonprofit organizations that build thriving communities and improve the quality of life primarily in the St. Croix Valley geographic region of Minnesota and Wisconsin.
FUNDING PRIORITIES
The Foundation has established a focused set of priorities and welcomes requests for general operations, programs, or projects. Capital requests may be considered on a more limited basis.
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Priorities | Areas of Focus |
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Healthcare | Medical research, mental/chemical health, hospitals |
Housing | Affordable housing for families and seniors |
Education | Youth education initiatives |
Human Services | Basic needs, food insecurity, employment |
Civic | Local initiatives, community projects |
Environmental | Environmental education |
GEOGRAPHIC AREA
The Foundation primarily serves and prioritizes funding to organizations that are working and delivering services in the geographic region of the St. Croix Valley of Minnesota and Wisconsin. However, consideration may be given to organizations outside of the geographic footprint, if they are delivering services that address a funding priority.
ELIGIBILITY GUIDANCE
Organizations seeking funding must be 501c(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, sponsorships, or lobbying activities.