Ordean Foundation

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Location: 501 Ordean Bldg, Duluth, 55802 MN

EIN: 41-0711611

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4"Gets" nonprofits and issues4Builds relationships4Insightful3Gives more than money3Likes site visits3Openminded3Positive leader in the field2Culturally sensitive2Friendly2Responsive1Risk taker

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Ordean Foundation

Aug 09, 2019

Reviewer 5498 - Did not apply

After having very little information to go on (a 2015 990) and several unanswered phone calls, I sent a 4-page overview to the foundation. I ended up getting an email from the foundation director with an apology and an offer to have a meeting with him and/or a program officer. Met with a program officer, and we went over how our Duluth programming might fit into their funding priorities. He was very forthright about their interests, the process, the foundation's history, etc.

Also, they have a new website (ordean.org) which hasn't been cached by google yet, so applying is easier than ever.

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Risk taker, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive

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Nov 27, 2018

Grant Applicant - applied in 2018

Do not send in an application without contacting the foundation first. They only accept solicited applications and will throw yours away if they did not request it. They are wonderful to work with once you're in, but they strictly follow their guidelines.

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Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Insightful, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues

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May 25, 2018

Grant Applicant - applied in 2018

Ordean is very supportive to organizations that it funds, providing connections and resources in addition to funding. The program director is very engaged, reads proposals and reports thoroughly, and cares deeply about grantees.

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Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive

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Oct 23, 2017

Grant Applicant - applied in 2017

They will choose your organization, offer guidance, and be very involved. They do not accept unsolicited applications, and they are one to not bother with unless you are an explicit fit for their guidelines and you think they may not know of your program.

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Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded

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