11 survey respondents
Location: 342 Fifth Ave N, Bayport, 55003 MN
EIN: 41-6020912
89%
11%
10 hours
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86%
14%
90%
10%
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Reviewer 8781 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2021
Reach to the foundation manager - very responsive and helpful.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues
Minnesota
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2021
Good
Good
Transparent, understands development work at nonprofits.
10 to 15 hours
Reviewer 7318 - Did not apply
Reach out to the foundation if you have any questions! They are amazingly responsive and direct!
Friendly, Builds relationships, Responsive
Minnesota
Did not apply
2020
Good
Good
Keep doing what you're doing! I'd love to see more foundations extend their support to adult basic education.
This funder is responsive to inquiries sent via email.
0
Reviewer 9000 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2020
Administrator is responsive and will call you back within a few days. It's a good idea to reach out to her in advance, as she may have some questions you hadn't considered.
Friendly
Minnesota
Grant currently pending
Other
2020
Good
Good
If you are dropping off your proposal, realize the foundation office is on the Andersen Window campus which is huge. The foundation office is located behind the headquarter building on the river side. Look for the tiny signs and follow the path around to the right side of the building (river side).
This is a lot of material to print/mail. Perhaps consider an online portal.
Pending Review
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Reviewer 4069 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2016
This foundation is absolutely wonderful to work with. They are very open to all requests and are very diligent in their choices. Open to speak with you at all times, and are very helpful with the process.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
Minnesota
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2016
Good
Good
You do everything right. All funders should take a lesson on your processes and accountability in the community. This is a great resource and funder!
Enjoy the process. They make it easy!
This funder has relationships with not only grantees but the whole community. They have such a positive influence on their employees, the funders who request grants, and the individuals who work with them to gain grants for ggeir organizations.
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Reviewer 6381 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2018
Andersen Corporate Foundation has well written and specific application guidelines. They are very approachable and reachable by phone, if you have additional questions.
Culturally sensitive, Friendly, Builds relationships, Responsive
New Hampshire
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2018
Good
Good
Developing a relationship with this funder is important, and expected.
Spell their name correctly.
They fund in very specific geographical areas.
The foundation appreciates applications that arrive ahead of the actual due dates.
5
Did not apply
The program officer was extremely responsive and let me know immediately that the intended project did not fall under their funding scope. This quick response saved time and resources and also afforded clarity. Reach out immediately before applying!
Wisconsin
Did not apply
2018
Good
My interaction with this funder was positive. Even though we decided not to apply, clarity is the next best thing to gen op funds ....because it saves critical resources! Thanks-
0
Reviewer 8366 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2016
It is worth submitting a grant, but don't hold your breath. They have a long, opaque process and their Program Officer is responsive, but doesn't seem to be involved in decision-making so her ability to advise is limited.
Doesn't "get" nonprofits and issues, Risk averse
Wisconsin
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2016
Average
Their Program Officer is very accessible and friendly. What happens behind the scenes is completely opaque.
Average
I'd advise them to be more transparent in their process and decision-making, and to have a more firm sense of what they are trying to accomplish with their Corporate Foundation grants.
Definitely give them a call first, but still don't count on the money - I've heard of many partners that have been frustrated by delayed decisions and/or declined grants.
They don't seem to have firm philanthropic goals - just general areas in which they fund.
8
Grant Applicant - applied in 2018
Find a senior Andersen employee to join your board and advocate for your funding request. Won't be easy; the most senior people are already committed to other boards.
Builds relationships
Minnesota
Current or former grantee
Funded for lesser amount
2018
Good
Returns calls and agrees to meetings
Good
Andersen Corporate does a fine job funding nonprofit needs in the East Metro area of the Twin Cities.
Build in capacity to increase funding for your long-term grant recipients. As much as we enjoy your support, our costs do go up and finding other funders to fund general operating needs (rather than specific projects) is tough.
The higher up in Andersen your board member is, the more funding you can expect.
They stick with you once you are funded.
5
Grant Applicant - applied in 2015
They're really serious about that St. Croix Valley thing. Office there, ideally serve only there and be a pillar of those communities, or move on to other opps.
Minnesota
Applied and not funded
2015
Average
Good
They would to fund geographically and they do.
Be even more direct in discouraging "projects" or "we partially serve your area" if that's in fact true. Nothing wrong with wanting to fund only locally-based applicants and it helps nonprofits allocate their grant-seeking resources.
More than 15
Reviewer 826 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2014
Andersen Corporate Foundation has enormous resources --but they operate with a very narrow, small-town perspective. Grants disbursed reflect this view.
Friendly, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Responsive
Minnesota
Current or former grantee
Funded for lesser amount
2014
Good
Average
Broaden your geographic scope to include St Paul communities where employees live and work (not just the St Croix Valley).
Funding does not extend beyond the St Croix Valley.
Andersen Corporate funds East-metro and local organizations well. Its reach, however, does not often extend even to Saint Paul.
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