Fred C. & Katherine B. Andersen Foundation Grant

The Fred C. & Katherine B. Andersen Foundation was established in 1959 based on the belief that charitable grantmaking can advance and build thriving communities. The founders emphasized supporting community health and stability, helping underserved and under-resourced populations, and serving as a quiet leader in strengthening communities. The Foundation's mission is to provide resources to nonprofit organizations that build thriving communities and improve quality of life, primarily within the St. Croix Valley geographic region of Minnesota and Wisconsin. The Foundation welcomes requests for general operations, programs, and projects. Its identified funding priorities are healthcare, housing, education, human services, civic initiatives, and environmental work. Areas of focus include medical research, mental and chemical health, hospitals, affordable housing for families and seniors, youth education initiatives, basic needs, food insecurity, employment, local initiatives, community projects, and environmental education. Capital requests may be considered on a more limited basis. Endowment funding is outside the Foundation's guidelines, and funding is not provided to individuals, political campaigns, sponsorships, or lobbying activities. The Foundation primarily prioritizes organizations working and delivering services in the St. Croix Valley. Its identified service geography includes Washington, Chisago, and eastern Ramsey counties in Minnesota and Polk, St. Croix, and Pierce counties in Wisconsin. Organizations outside this geographic footprint may still receive consideration when they deliver services addressing a Foundation funding priority. Applicants are instructed to provide service numbers specific to the identified geographic region as part of the application process. Organizations seeking funding must be 501(c)(3) public nonprofit organizations. Applications are submitted online through the Foundation's grant application portal. Previous grantees are requested to register in the portal and apply through the online application process, or log into an existing account if already registered. New applicants must register in the portal and confirm eligibility by answering questions concerning organizational priorities and service areas. Applicants may begin an application, save their work, return later to complete it, and download a copy after submission. Information applicable from previous applications may also be copied and pasted into a new application. Applications are evaluated by the Fred C. & Katherine B. Andersen Foundation Board of Directors and staff. Evaluation considers whether the organization or project addresses a specific need or opportunity, whether the proposed activities are clearly summarized, whether the use of funds aligns with the Foundation's mission, and the anticipated community impact. These criteria indicate that applicants should clearly connect the identified need, proposed activities, requested use of funds, and expected community benefit to the Foundation's stated mission and priorities. The Foundation operates three stated application periods. Applications open February 1 and close March 30, with results issued in June; open May 1 and close June 30, with results issued in September; and open August 1 and close September 30, with results issued in December. As of August 12, 2026, the August 1 through September 30 application period is open. Late applications cannot be accepted. Results are provided by email, and checks are generally sent within one month of award notification. No award floor, award ceiling, total program funding, number of awards, matching requirement, or performance period is stated in the provided information. Program and technical questions may be directed to info@fkandersen.org. The Foundation also provides the telephone number 651-583-8485. The supplied information does not identify an individual program contact or provide an explicit downloadable PDF URL. The recurring schedule indicates multiple application rounds each year; following the current September 30, 2026 deadline, the next stated application opening is expected February 1, 2027, based on the published February 1, May 1, and August 1 schedule.

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