Funding Opportunity—Donaldson Foundation

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Neighborhood Networks provides potential funding sources to help centers develop and improve programs and services. Featured this week is the Donaldson Foundation.

The Donaldson Foundation is the primary charitable contribution outlet of Donaldson Company, Inc., a leading worldwide provider of filtration systems and replacement parts. Approximately 4,800 Donaldson Company, Inc. employees work at more than 18 manufacturing locations throughout North and South America.

Program Areas: The Donaldson Foundation focuses its charitable giving on:

	Education at all levels.
	Organizations focused on assisting the transition toward economic self-sufficiency.

Targeted Areas: Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, Midwest, and West.

Eligibility: Only grant applications in the focus areas described above will be considered. The Donaldson Foundation limits its support to local or regional agencies and programs in those communities where Donaldson employees live and work. These are located in the states of Alabama, California, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.

All grant recipients must qualify for tax exemption by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Proof will be required.

Award Amount: Award amounts vary.

Application Process: To apply for funding from the Donaldson Foundation, organizations must send a brief letter that describes their program and how it fits into the Donaldson Foundation's focus. Should the Donaldson Foundation decide to consider your request, a formal proposal will be required.

Deadlines: Ongoing.

Contact: For more information on the Donaldson Foundation, contact:

Norm Linnell
President
Donaldson Foundation
P.O. Box 1299, MS100
Minneapolis, MN 55440
(952) 703-4999