How to apply
Request for grants should be directed to the executive director, ordean foundation, 740 east superior street #202, duluth, minnesota 55802, telephone (218)726-4785 during regular business hours. All applications must be in writing and include any information or data pertinent to the grant or loan request. Contact: Executive Director Ordean Foundatio, 740 East Superior Street 202, Duluth, Mn, 2187264785, N/A Deadlines: 15th day of the month preceding a board of directors' meeting Restrictions: Ordean foundation may lawfully make grants directly to institutions or organizations engaged within the city of duluth or governmental units abutting the city limits of duluth in st. Louis county, in performing services and providing facilities for the following purposes: 1. The treatment, care, and rehabilitation of persons who are chronically or temporarily mentally ill. 2. The treatment, care, and rehabilitation of persons whose physical capacity is impaired by either injury, illness, birth defects, age, alcoholism, or other similar causes. 3. The conduct as one of their functions of youth…
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
50 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Damiano CenterDuluth, MN | General operating support | $145K |
| Lake Superior Community Health CenterDuluth, MN | General operating support | $125K |
| Safe Haven Shelter for Battered WomenDuluth, MN | General operating support, capital grant - retirement of construction loan | $100K |
| Young Womens Christian AssociationDuluth, MN | General operating support, ywca financial advisor support | $100K |
| ChumDuluth, MN | General operating support, another door youth shelter / peace church, sponsorship grant | $97K |
| Mentor NorthDuluth, MN | General operating support | $90K |
| Life House IncDuluth, MN | General operating support | $75K |
| Valley Youth CenterDuluth, MN | General operating support, outgoing director's gift | $60K |
| Divine Konnections IncDuluth, MN | Special initiatives grant, operational support, carl crawford award | $55K |
| Family Freedom CenterDuluth, MN | General operating support of the center, sponsorship for kids merch up event | $51K |
| Boys and Girls Club of the NorthlandDuluth, MN | General operating support | $50K |
| Salvation ArmyDuluth, MN | General operating support | $50K |
| Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food BankDuluth, MN | General operating support | $45K |
| American Indian Community Housing OrganizationDuluth, MN | General operating support | $40K |
| Soar Career SolutionsDuluth, MN | General operating support | $40K |
| Community Action DuluthDuluth, MN | General operating support | $35K |
| Kid's Closet of DuluthDuluth, MN | Purchase clothing for elementary school children | $25K |
| Duluth Community School CollaborativeDuluth, MN | General operating support, farm to school sponsorship | $22K |
| Vita NovaDuluth, MN | General operating support | $22K |
| Animal Allies Humane SocietyDuluth, MN | General operating support | $20K |
| Duluth Area Family YMCADuluth, MN | Program support grant downtown branch | $20K |
| Justice NorthDuluth, MN | General operating support | $20K |
| Miller Dwan FoundationDuluth, MN | Capital grant award | $20K |
| Minnesota Masonic Childrens Clinic for Communication DisordersDuluth, MN | Speech pathologist position for autistic children | $20K |
| One Roof Community HousingDuluth, MN | General operating support | $20K |
| Planned Parenthood Minnesota North Dakota South DakotaSt Paul, MN | General operating support | $20K |
| True North Goodwill Northern Minnesota and Northwestern WisconsinDuluth, MN | Catalyst for youthbuild - fiscal agent is true north goodwill | $20K |
| Union Gospel Mission Twin CitiesSt Paul, MN | April catalyst grant award | $20K |
| Lisc DuluthDuluth, MN | Catalyst grant april 2024 | $15K |
| Gnd Development AllianceDuluth, MN | Capital grant - gnd rec skatepark, sponsorship grant | $12K |
| Chester Bowl Improvement ClubDuluth, MN | General operating support | $10K |
| Conflict Resolution CenterMinneapolis, MN | General operating support | $10K |
| Duluth Public SchoolsDuluth, MN | April catalyst grant - piedmont elementary sensory room | $10K |
| Familywise ServicesMinneapolis, MN | Ace trainings in duluth | $10K |
| Ignite Empower TransformDuluth, MN | General operating support | $10K |
| Lutheran Social ServicesDuluth, MN | Another door shelter | $10K |
| Northern Expressions Arts CollectiveDuluth, MN | General operating support | $10K |
| Northwood Children's ServicesDuluth, MN | Capital grant - rockridge playground | $10K |
| Program to Aid for Victims of Sexual AssaultDuluth, MN | General operating support | $10K |
| Girls on the Run Minnesota IncSt Paul, MN | Catalyst grant award $8,000 | $8,000 |
| Duluth NAACPDuluth, MN | Freedom fund dinner sponsor | $3,000 |
| College of St ScholasticaDuluth, MN | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Green New Deal HousingDuluth, MN | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Minnesota Land TrustSt Paul, MN | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Minnesota Trade Policy Advisory CouncilSt Paul, MN | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Vaaj Xauvkaub FoundationPoplar, WI | Twin ports hmong new year | $1,500 |
| Best Christmas Ever IncCloquet, MN | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Fathers Rise TogetherDuluth, MN | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Minnesota Twins Community FundMinneapolis, MN | Sponsorship for community field investments | $500 |
| Trans NorthlandDuluth, MN | General operating support | $500 |
By state: Minnesota 49 · Wisconsin 1
About this foundation
Ordean Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Duluth, Minnesota, tax-exempt since 1934. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Ordean Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Request for grants should be directed to the executive director, ordean foundation, 740 east superior street #202, duluth, minnesota 55802, telephone (218)726-4785 during regular business hours. Deadlines: 15th day of the month preceding a board of directors' meeting.
How much does Ordean Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $1.5M across 50 grants, a median of $20K.
Where does Ordean Foundation give?
Minnesota (49 grants), Wisconsin (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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