Andersen Foundation

Elmer and Eleanor Andersen supported a wide range of interests throughout their lives, including the arts and humanities, communications, education, environment, human services, and libraries. These grants continue their legacy.

Proposals are reviewed at the March and October board meetings. For consideration in March, proposals must be submitted by February 1. For consideration in October, proposals must be submitted by September 1.

This program accepts unsolicited grant proposals.

The Andersen Foundation devotes a portion of its annual grantmaking to catalyzing social change in Minnesota in the following areas: Political power and process, environmental justice, and civil/human rights.

The Andersen Foundation responds to critical community needs with a thoughtful, inclusive decision-making process. Within each of the three areas, the Andersen Foundation sets a goal and scans the landscape for organizations and funders currently working toward it. Grant decisions are reached through interviews, meetings, presentations, and other conversations.

This program does not accept unsolicited proposals.