The Andersen Corporate Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Andersen Windows and Doors, has committed more than $1.2 million to 86 nonprofit organizations in its Spring 2026 grant round. The foundation’s latest round places strong emphasis on housing access and stability, while continuing its longstanding investment in healthcare, hunger relief, and education in the communities where Andersen employees live and work.
About the Andersen Corporate Foundation Grant
Founded in 1941 and headquartered in Bayport, Minnesota, the Foundation has contributed more than $75 million to nonprofit causes over its 85-year history. Grantmaking is deeply place-based, prioritizing organizations operating in the greater Twin Cities metro area and St. Croix Valley, with additional geographic focus across nine other U.S. markets where Andersen has a significant employee presence. The Spring 2026 cycle included $130,000 in capital grants, including $100,000 to 360 Communities for its Lewis House Shelter Capital Campaign serving adults and families fleeing domestic violence, and $30,000 to Our Neighbors’ Place for a facility campaign addressing homelessness in River Falls, Wisconsin.
Funding Size
- Grants range from $5,000 to $50,000 per award
- Capital grants of up to $100,000 awarded in select cases
- Two grant cycles per year: March and August
Who Can Apply
- Registered nonprofit organizations operating in Andersen’s priority communities
- Organizations with proven competencies in housing, healthcare, hunger relief, or education
- Nonprofits are strongly encouraged to submit a brief pre-application description for staff feedback before submitting a full application
Geographic Eligibility
- Primary focus: Twin Cities metro area and St. Croix Valley, Minnesota and Wisconsin
- Secondary markets: Des Moines, Iowa; Detroit, Michigan; Dubuque, Iowa; Garland, Texas; Goodyear, Arizona; Luray, Virginia; Menomonie, Wisconsin; and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Sector or Thematic Focus
- Housing access, stability, and homelessness prevention
- Healthcare access and mental health services
- Hunger relief and food access, especially culturally relevant food programs
- Education and youth development
Application Process
Applications are submitted online through the Foundation’s grants portal. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a brief one to three paragraph pre-application description before completing the full form, to receive staff guidance on fit and eligibility.
Required Materials
- Completed online application form
- Pre-application description (strongly encouraged)
- Documentation of nonprofit status and organizational financials as requested
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Key Dates
- Fall 2026 cycle application window: 1 to 31 August 2026
- Decisions communicated: approximately 8 weeks after the deadline
- Spring cycle: March 1 to 31 annually
Selection Notes
- Proposals are evaluated on community relevance, organizational track record, and alignment with Foundation priorities
- Geographic proximity to Andersen employee communities carries significant weight