The James R Thorpe Foundation

How to apply

This foundation reports that it accepts applications.

SEE STATEMENT 1 THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS ORGANIZATIONS SERVING VULNERABLE SENIORS AGE 55+ AND YOUTH AGES 12 TO 18. PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES, REDUCE SOCIAL ISOLATION, PROMOTE SKILL DEVELOPMENT, AND FOSTER MULTIGENERATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS. THE FOUNDATION PRIORITIZES ORGANIZATIONS SERVING LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES AND LIMITS FUNDING TO ORGANIZATIONS WITH OPERATING BUDGETS OF $3 MILLION OR LESS. APPLICANTS MUST HAVE AT LEAST ONE PAID EMPLOYEE AND MAY NOT OPERATE THROUGH A FISCAL SPONSOR.

Deadlines: SHORT INTEREST FORMS ARE DUE JUNE 15, 2025. ALL OTHER STEPS ARE BY INVITATION.

Restrictions: FUNDING IS LIMITED TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED IN AND/OR PRIMARILY SERVING RESIDENTS OF MINNEAPOLIS AND ITS FIRST- AND SECOND-RING SUBURBS. THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT FUND CAPITAL PURCHASES, CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS, OR ENDOWMENTS.

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