2009 Grants
As we look back on 2009, we have much to celebrate at the Foundation! The Board of Directors approved the highest number of grants in our history – 68! Funding awarded assisted projects small and large in each of our areas of interest with grant awards spread throughout our service areas.
Our scholarship program continued in Cook County for graduating seniors and we awarded three renewal scholarships to past scholarship recipients providing funding for an additional academic year at Lake Superior College.
Grants Made in 2009
Birch Grove Community School, Tofte, Minnesota
“Support for Pre-School Program”, $5,000
Birch Grove Foundation, Tofte, Minnesota
“Support for Community Art Project”, $4,200
Churches United in Ministry, Duluth, Minnesota
“Capacity Building Support”, $25,000
Community Partners, Two Harbors, Minnesota
“Staff Support”, $15,000
Cook County Higher Education, Grand Marais, Minnesota
“Operating Support”, $25,000
Copeland Valley Youth Centers, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for AmeriCorps Match”, $13,980
Ecumen, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for Home Delivered Meals Program”, $15,000
Grand Marais Art Colony, Grand Marais, Minnesota
“Capacity Building Support”, $12,000
Johnson Heritage Post, Grand Marais, Minnesota
“Support for Capital Project”, $125,000 +$50,000 more when matched
Life House, Duluth, Minnesota
“Development Program Support”, $20,000
Minnesota Resource Center, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for Employment Skills Training”, $5,000
Morley Heights Neighborhood Association, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for Playground Improvements”, $5,000
Neighborhood Housing Service of Duluth, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for Homebuyer Education Program”, $10,000
North Shore Trade & Tech Project, Two Harbors, Minnesota
“Operating Support”, $15,000
Sustainable Twin Ports, Duluth, Minnesota
“Capacity Building Support”, $14,000
The Duluth Playhouse, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for the Conservatory”, $15,000
Duluth-Superior Educational Television Corporation, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for 2009 High School Contest -What Inspires You”, $1,999
Copeland Community Center, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for Hmong New Year’s Celebration Event” $1,500
Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency, Virginia, Minnesota
“Support for Lake County Community Connect Event” $1,000
Animal Allies Humane Society, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for New Clinic” $11,558
Cook County Local Energy Project, Grand Marais, Minnesota
“Support for Local Energy Initiatives” $10,000
Courage Center Duluth, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for new Autism Spectrum Disorder Initiative” $10,000
Duluth Locial Initiatives Support Corporation, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for Duluth at Work Program” $25,000
First Witness Child Abuse Resource Center, Duluth, Minnesota
“General Operating Support” $10,000
Minnesota Ballet, Duluth, Minnesota
“Operating Support” $7,000
Neighborhood Youth Services, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for Jobs, Educatin & Training Program” $15,000
North Shore Horizons, Two Harbors, Minnesota
“Case Management Support” $10,000
Union Gospel Mission, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for On-Site Meal Program” $5,000
United Way of Greater Duluth, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for Smiles Across Minnesota-Duluth Program $5,000
Woodland Hills, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for Adolescent Mental Health Program” $20,000
WTIP North Shore Community Radio, Grand Marais, Minnesota
“Support for Tower Equipment Repair” $8,000
Human Development Center, Duluth, Minnesota
“Theatre Performance in Grand Marais” $1,785
Wheels on Trails, Duluth, Minnesota
“Expanding Horizons Initiative” $1,920
North Shore Music Association, Grand Marais, Minnesota
“Greatest Generation Concert” $1,800
Boys & Girls Club of the Northland, Duluth, Minnesota
“Staff Support” $18,500
Community Action Duluth, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for Jump Start Program” $15,000
Cook County Extension, Grand Marais, Minnesota
“Youth Food Growing Project” $10,000
Duluth Festival Opera, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for Production of La Boheme ” $6,000
Duluth Sister Cities, International, Inc., Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for Peace Bell Garden” $10,000-Challenge Match
Fit City Duluth, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for the Duluth Youth Initiative” $10,000
Just Kids Dental Health, Two Harbors, Minnesota
“Support for Kids Dental Health Program on North Shore” $10,000
Lake Superior Health Center, Duluth, Minnesota
“Staff Support” $10,000
Lutheran Social Service, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for Runaway & Homeless Youth Programs” $25,000
Minnesota Conservation Corps, Maplewood, Minnesota
“Support for Summer Youth Program on North Shore” $10,000
Minnesota Teen Challenge-Northland Campus, Duluth, Minnesota
“Aftercare Jobs Program Support” $5,000
Northern Lake County Arts Board, Silver Bay, Minnesota
“Support for School Art Residency Program” $7,500
SMDC Foundation, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for Children’s Health Theatre” $10,000
Sugarloaf: The North Shore Stewardship Association, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for Educational Programs” $9,000
Socially Active Seniors, Two Harbors, Minnesota
“Historic Community Performance Project” $1,500
South St.Louis County 4-H Federation, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for Summer Day Camps in Duluth” $1,975
Bay Area Historical Society, Silver Bay, Minnesota
“Story of Reserve Mining Exhibit” $1,975
Cook County Higher Education, Grand Marais, Minnesota
“Capital Project at New Building” $30,000
Damiano Center, Duluth, Minnesota
“Operating Support” $20,000
Friends of the Finland Community, Finland, Minnesota
“Community Center Kitchen Project” $25,000
Gunflint Trail Association, Grand Marais, Minnesota
“Support for Gunflint Green-Up” $3,000
Gunflint Trail Historical Society, Grand Marais, Minnesota
“Chik-Wauk Museum Support” $25,000
Hartley Nature Center, Duluth, Minnesota
“Program Support” $8,000
Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory, Duluth, Minnesota
“Raptors in the Classroom” $10,000
Lake Superior Community Theatre, Silver Bay, Minnesota
“Production Support – Cinderella” $3,000
Northshore Area Partners, Silver Bay, Minnesota
“Support for Volunteer Program” $11,302
North Shore Health Care Foundation, Grand Marais, Minnesota
“Hospice Program Start-Up Support” $10,000
Salvation Army, Duluth, Minnesota
“Money Management Program Support” $5,000
Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center, Finland, Minnsota
“Support for Curriculum Update” $10,000
Arrowhead Chorale, Duluth, Minnesota
“Spring Concert Series Support” $1,000
Duluth Art Insitute Association, Duluth, Minnesota
“Free Family Days Support” $1,500
Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial, Inc., Duluth, Minnesota
“Staff Development Training Support” $1,000
NorthShore Music Association, Grand Marais, Minnesota
“Exploring Celtic Connections” $1,290
Kids Closet of Duluth, Duluth, Minnesota
“Operating Support” $1,950
