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Our grants make a difference in our communities and region, as well as in the lives of those touched by the work of our nonprofit partners. The foundation provides grants to organizations that are classified as charitable under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; or classified as charitable under Section 170(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code; OR if they have a fiscal sponsor that is an organization classified as charitable under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; or classified as charitable under Section 170(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code.
MissionThe Animal-Assisted Therapy Fund promotes and provides animal-assisted therapy for people of all ages with mental, emotional and psychological challenges. The fund supports this work in the memory of Cordelia […]
Read MoreMissionThe mission of the Anishinabe Fund is to build understanding of and respect for Anishinabe knowledge and culture. The fund seeks to center Anishinabe people in the incorporation of their […]
Read MoreMissionGrant awards support initiatives that meet the changing needs of our community in the following areas: arts, environment, community, youth and family services, civic projects, human rights and adult education. […]
Read MoreMissionThe Apostle Islands Area Human Rights Fund supports efforts to promote tolerance, understanding and respect for all and to combat bigotry and discrimination by engaging people in dialogue, discussion, relationship-building, […]
Read MoreMission The mission of Ben Van Deelen Charitable Fund is to provide funding for the prevention, treatment, and study of mental illness and substance use disorders in youth and young […]
Read MoreMissionThe Biodiversity Fund supports efforts to maintain and strengthen biodiversity in the Duluth-Superior region through preservation and restoration of habitat, help for particular species and ecosystems, planning for changing conditions, […]
Read MoreMission The Central Mesabi Fund for Human Services was created to assist agencies that directly help low-income people cope with their basic needs and problems. Grants are restricted to agencies […]
Read MoreMissionThe Chequamegon Bay Area Community Funds are granted by the Apostle Islands-Chequamegon Bay Advisory Board for initiatives that meet the changing needs of our community in these five areas: arts, […]
Read MoreMission The Community Foundation seeks to make the region a place where everyone can feel they belong and are respected, safe, and able to thrive as part of the community. […]
Read MoreMission Closing the Opportunity Gap is a top priority of the Community Foundation. This focus on Opportunity supports efforts for upward mobility leading to economic success and power and autonomy […]
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