The Andersen Corporate Foundation concentrates its philanthropic giving on affordable housing and homebuilding initiatives, demonstrated by a large, repeated investment in Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity. Their funding appears focused on capital projects and programs that expand homeownership and stable housing in the Twin Cities region. The foundation acts as a focused local housing supporter rather than a broad diversified funder.
A repeated $250,000 commitment to Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity anchors Andersen Corporate Foundation’s recent giving and shows how narrowly the foundation concentrates its philanthropy. Across the latest grants, the foundation supports affordable housing, homeownership access, and housing-related capital needs rather than a broad mix of fields. Its largest awards are paired with smaller grants for museums, food security, youth programming, and emergency support, but housing remains the throughline. The foundation’s housing support is not limited to one-off projects. It returned to Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity in 2024 and 2025 for the same Build Forward Together campaign, and it also backed St Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity for energy and wind resistant housing solutions. Beyond Habitat partnerships, Andersen Corporate Foundation gave to organizations working on permanent facilities, campaigns, and operating support tied to stable community services. The grant list also shows support for local institutions in St. Paul, Minneapolis, Hudson, and Des Moines, with most awards at modest six-figure or five-figure levels. The pattern is consistent with a corporate foundation that uses grants, product donations, and partnership support to advance housing and related community needs in the places where Andersen employees live and work.
Affordable housing is the clearest theme in Andersen Corporate Foundation’s grantmaking. In 2025, the foundation gave $50,000 to St Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity for energy and wind resistant housing solutions, linking housing support to durability and resilience. It also provided $50,000 to Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity for Framing Our Future Campaign Support. Community infrastructure appears in several other awards. The foundation gave $75,000 to St Croix Valley Foodbank Inc for a permanent building and sustainable operations, indicating support for physical capacity as well as service delivery. It also awarded $50,000 to Open Arms of Minnesota for “Opening our Arms Wider to Nourish our Neighbors: A Capacity Capital Campaign.” Youth development and recreation show up as another lane. Andersen Corporate Foundation gave $50,000 to YMCA of the North for “2024 YMCA Camp, Fitness for All and Youth Leadership,” and $50,000 to Northern Star Council Boy Scouts of America for general operation support for scouting programming.
$2.5M
$54.6M
$4.3M
$3M
Most grants fall between $5K and $16K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$5K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$16K
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Highly concentrated: very large grants directed to a single local partner, with repeat funding for the same project/organization rather than many small or geographically diverse grants.
Notable grantees: Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity Inc
Typical grants cluster around five figures: the 25th percentile is $5,000, the median is $10,000, and the 75th percentile is $16,000. Recent awards also include several larger six-figure gifts, but the center of gravity is in smaller grants and product donations rather than a few very large checks. The recent record shows repeated support for the same organizations across multiple years, including Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, Science Museum of Minnesota, St Croix Valley Foodbank Inc, Tubman, and YMCA-related programs. That points to recurring relationships rather than one-time grants. Andersen Corporate Foundation operates as a corporate foundation, and its active programs include invitation-only corporate giving, a Habitat for Humanity partnership, and product donation programs for windows and doors. Unsolicited applications are not accepted.
Grantmaking is concentrated in Minnesota, with 61% of grants going to recipients in the headquarters state. The most frequent recipient state overall is Arizona, though the recent grant list is still heavily centered on the Twin Cities area. St. Paul and Minneapolis appear repeatedly, along with nearby Hudson, Wisconsin, and occasional awards outside the region such as Des Moines, Iowa, and Boston, Massachusetts. All grants in the recipient-country distribution are in the United States.
It gives through corporate giving, a Habitat for Humanity partnership, community grants, and product donation programs. The active programs describe invitation-only corporate giving and in-kind donations of windows and doors, alongside monetary support and employee volunteerism. Unsolicited applications are not accepted.
The middle of the distribution is relatively modest: the 25th percentile is $5,000, the median is $10,000, and the 75th percentile is $16,000. Recent grants also include larger gifts, but most awards sit below the six-figure range.
The foundation supports affordable housing, education, and basic needs through corporate giving, and its community grants emphasize affordable and accessible housing, emergency shelters, veterans’ housing and accessibility, grieving and family services, and local community development.
Minnesota receives 61% of grants, and the recent recipient list is concentrated in St. Paul and Minneapolis. The top state by grant count is Arizona, while the recipient-country distribution shows all grants in the United States.
Yes. The recent grants list shows repeated support across multiple years, including Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, Science Museum of Minnesota, St Croix Valley Foodbank Inc, Tubman, and YMCA-related programs. That suggests ongoing relationships rather than isolated one-time gifts.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity Inc | St Paul, MN | $250,000 | 2025 | Build Forward Together with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity |
| Science Museum of Minnesota | St Paul, MN | $100,000 | 2025 | Campaign for the Future of Minnesota |
| ST CROIX VALLEY FOODBANK INC | Hudson, WI | $75,000 | 2025 | St. Croix Valley Food Bank - Permanent Building & Sustainable Operations |
| Science Museum of Minnesota | St Paul, MN | $60,000 | 2025 | Science Museum of Minnesota: Equitable Access to STEM Education |
| YMCA of the North | Minneapolis, MN | $50,000 | 2025 | 2024 YMCA Camp, Fitness for All and Youth Leadership |
| Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity | Des Moines, IA | $50,000 | 2025 | Framing Our Future Campaign Support |
| St Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity | Hudson, WI | $50,000 | 2025 | Energy and wind resistant housing solutions |
| Northern Star Council Boy Scouts of America | Fort Snelling, MN | $50,000 | 2025 | General Operation Support for Scouting Programming |
| Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys | St Paul, MN | $50,000 | 2025 | FY24 Girl Scouts Leadership Experience Grant |
| Tubman | Minneapolis, MN | $50,000 | 2025 | Great Dreams Campaign |
| American Red Cross - Minnesota and Dakotas Region | Minneapolis, MN | $50,000 | 2025 | Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief |
| Allina Health Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | $45,000 | 2025 | Services for People with Disabilities and Chronic Health Conditions |
| FamilyMeans | Stillwater, MN | $45,000 | 2025 | FamilyMeans General Operating Support |
| Solid Ground | White Bear Lake, MN | $35,000 | 2025 | Capital Request for Solid Ground |
| Lakeview Health Foundation | Stillwater, MN | $32,000 | 2025 | Lakeview Health Scholarships & St. Croix Valley Faith Community Nursing |
| Community Thread | Stillwater, MN | $31,000 | 2025 | General operations including the Bayport Senior Center |
| Dunwoody College of Technology | Minneapolis, MN | $30,000 | 2025 | Dunwoody College's Pathways to Careers (P2C) Program |
| Westfields Hospital Foundation | New Richmond, WI | $30,000 | 2025 | Westfields Imaging Department Upgrades |
| Foundation for Bayport Public Library | BAYPORT, MN | $28,000 | 2025 | The Foundation for Bayport Public Library Supporting Bayport Public Library |
| Emma Norton Services | St Paul, MN | $25,000 | 2025 | Emma Norton Services: Housing with Mental Health Support in the East Metro |
| Neighborhood House | St Paul, MN | $25,000 | 2025 | Neighborhood House Comprehensive Campaign: Hope in Action |
| The Food Group Minnesota Inc | New Hope, MN | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| Second Harvest Heartland | Brooklyn Park, MN | $25,000 | 2025 | Make Hunger History: Reduce, Prevent and Track Hunger |
| Regions Hospital Foundation | St Paul, MN | $25,000 | 2025 | HealthPartners Simulation Center Move and Upgrade |
| FamilyMeans | Stillwater, MN | $25,000 | 2025 | FamilyMeans Program Endowment Campaign - 4-year Request |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Saint Paul, MN | $25,000 | 2025 | CollegeBound Saint Paul: Fund for the Future Campaign |
| Building Strong Communities | Saint Paul, MN | $20,000 | 2025 | Building Strong Communities Apprenticeship Readiness Program |
| Hmong American Partnership | St Paul, MN | $20,000 | 2025 | HAP Academy OIC Program Support |
| Summit Academy OIC | Minneapolis, MN | $20,000 | 2025 | Achieving Equity through Adult Education, Workforce Development, and STEM Exposure |
| The Partnership Plan for Stillwater Area Public Schools | Stillwater, MN | $20,000 | 2025 | Pathways for Stillwater Area High School, 2024-25 Academic Year |
| East Side Neighborhood Services | Minneapolis, MN | $20,000 | 2025 | East Side Industrial On-Ramp Program |
| The Food Group Minnesota Inc | New Hope, MN | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| St Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity | Hudson, WI | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| Minnesota Children's Museum | SAINT PAUL, MN | $20,000 | 2025 | Powering Play at the Minnesota Children's Museum! |
| Iowa State University Foundation | Ames, IA | $20,000 | 2025 | Iowa State University Science Bound-Des Moines Public School District |
| YWCA St Paul | Saint Paul, MN | $15,000 | 2025 | YWCA St. Paul Housing Program |
| Amherst H Wilder Foundation | Saint Paul, MN | $15,000 | 2025 | General Operating Support for Wilder's Healthy Aging & Caregiving Services |
| Youthprise | Minneapolis, MN | $15,000 | 2025 | Youthprise General Operating |
| Open Arms of Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN | $15,000 | 2025 | Open Arms Support: Medically Tailored Meals for Critically Ill Residents |
| CLUES | Saint Paul, MN | $15,000 | 2025 | CLUES Canasta Familiar Food Access Program |
| Portico Healthnet | Minneapolis, MN | $15,000 | 2025 | General Operating Support |
| Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | $15,000 | 2025 | AFFCF's Keys to Success Rapid Re-Housing Program |
| Solid Ground | White Bear Lake, MN | $15,000 | 2025 | Solid Ground's housing & wrap-around services for homeless families |
| The Link | Minneapolis, MN | $15,000 | 2025 | The Link's Supportive Housing Programs |
| Urban Ventures Leadership Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | $15,000 | 2025 | Lake Street Works: Connecting urban youth to trades careers |
| Every Meal | Roseville, MN | $15,000 | 2025 | Weekend Meal Program |
| People Incorporated | Eagan, MN | $15,000 | 2025 | People Incorporated General Operating Support |
| Foster Advocates | St Paul, MN | $15,000 | 2025 | Building Housing Stability and Rights for Minnesota Fosters |
| Free Clinic of Pierce and St Croix Counties Inc | River Falls, WI | $15,000 | 2025 | Health care and prescription medications for the medically underserved. |
| EMERGE Community Development | Minneapolis, MN | $15,000 | 2025 | Manufacturing Foundations Career Pathway |
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity Inc
$250,000Build Forward Together with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
Science Museum of Minnesota
$100,000Campaign for the Future of Minnesota
ST CROIX VALLEY FOODBANK INC
$75,000St. Croix Valley Food Bank - Permanent Building & Sustainable Operations
Science Museum of Minnesota
$60,000Science Museum of Minnesota: Equitable Access to STEM Education
YMCA of the North
$50,0002024 YMCA Camp, Fitness for All and Youth Leadership
Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity
$50,000Framing Our Future Campaign Support
St Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity
$50,000Energy and wind resistant housing solutions
Northern Star Council Boy Scouts of America
$50,000General Operation Support for Scouting Programming
Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys
$50,000FY24 Girl Scouts Leadership Experience Grant
Tubman
$50,000Great Dreams Campaign
American Red Cross - Minnesota and Dakotas Region
$50,000Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief
Allina Health Foundation
$45,000Services for People with Disabilities and Chronic Health Conditions
FamilyMeans
$45,000FamilyMeans General Operating Support
Solid Ground
$35,000Capital Request for Solid Ground
Lakeview Health Foundation
$32,000Lakeview Health Scholarships & St. Croix Valley Faith Community Nursing
Community Thread
$31,000General operations including the Bayport Senior Center
Dunwoody College of Technology
$30,000Dunwoody College's Pathways to Careers (P2C) Program
Westfields Hospital Foundation
$30,000Westfields Imaging Department Upgrades
Foundation for Bayport Public Library
$28,000The Foundation for Bayport Public Library Supporting Bayport Public Library
Emma Norton Services
$25,000Emma Norton Services: Housing with Mental Health Support in the East Metro
Neighborhood House
$25,000Neighborhood House Comprehensive Campaign: Hope in Action
The Food Group Minnesota Inc
$25,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Second Harvest Heartland
$25,000Make Hunger History: Reduce, Prevent and Track Hunger
Regions Hospital Foundation
$25,000HealthPartners Simulation Center Move and Upgrade
FamilyMeans
$25,000FamilyMeans Program Endowment Campaign - 4-year Request
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation
$25,000CollegeBound Saint Paul: Fund for the Future Campaign
Building Strong Communities
$20,000Building Strong Communities Apprenticeship Readiness Program
Hmong American Partnership
$20,000HAP Academy OIC Program Support
Summit Academy OIC
$20,000Achieving Equity through Adult Education, Workforce Development, and STEM Exposure
The Partnership Plan for Stillwater Area Public Schools
$20,000Pathways for Stillwater Area High School, 2024-25 Academic Year
East Side Neighborhood Services
$20,000East Side Industrial On-Ramp Program
The Food Group Minnesota Inc
$20,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
St Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity
$20,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Minnesota Children's Museum
$20,000Powering Play at the Minnesota Children's Museum!
Iowa State University Foundation
$20,000Iowa State University Science Bound-Des Moines Public School District
YWCA St Paul
$15,000YWCA St. Paul Housing Program
Amherst H Wilder Foundation
$15,000General Operating Support for Wilder's Healthy Aging & Caregiving Services
Youthprise
$15,000Youthprise General Operating
Open Arms of Minnesota
$15,000Open Arms Support: Medically Tailored Meals for Critically Ill Residents
CLUES
$15,000CLUES Canasta Familiar Food Access Program
Portico Healthnet
$15,000General Operating Support
Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation
$15,000AFFCF's Keys to Success Rapid Re-Housing Program
Solid Ground
$15,000Solid Ground's housing & wrap-around services for homeless families
The Link
$15,000The Link's Supportive Housing Programs
Urban Ventures Leadership Foundation
$15,000Lake Street Works: Connecting urban youth to trades careers
Every Meal
$15,000Weekend Meal Program
People Incorporated
$15,000People Incorporated General Operating Support
Foster Advocates
$15,000Building Housing Stability and Rights for Minnesota Fosters
Free Clinic of Pierce and St Croix Counties Inc
$15,000Health care and prescription medications for the medically underserved.
EMERGE Community Development
$15,000Manufacturing Foundations Career Pathway