2016 Grants
At the Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation we are privileged every day to partner with area nonprofits that respond to community needs through innovative projects, services to meet basic needs and programming with an eye to future challenges and opportunities.
Grantees included Cook County Extension who established a community orchard that will bear fruit and provide teaching opportunities for years to come; Two Harbors Community Radio on the North Shore that brings voice to the community, offers intergenerational opportunities and showcases local artists; and Care Partners of Cook County that daily supports and honors elders through a variety of services including Chore Support. Plus, 15 students that graduated from Cook County High School were awarded scholarships, new, renewal and second renewal, through the Lloyd K. Johnson Post-Secondary Scholarship.
Grants Made in 2016
Cook County Public Schools ISD #166, Grand Marais, Minnesota
“Support for Middle School Writers’ Club” $2,000
Lake Superior Community Theatre, Silver Bay, Minnesota
“Support for Philip & Phriends Dance Concert” $2,000
Avinity Health Innovations, Hermantown, Minnesota
“Support for Embracing Aging & Caregiving Community Project”$20,000
Benedictine Health Center, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for Capital Project” $10,000
Center City Housing Corporation, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for TOT’s Program” $20,000
Central Hillside United Ministries, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for Street Outreach Program” $25,000
Duluth Area Family YMCA, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for Outdoor Collaborative Gear Library” $20,000
Duluth Community Garden Program, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for Capacity Building” $15,000
Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for Chamber Music Project in Cook County” $8,000
Finland Minnesota Historical Society, Finland, Minnesota
“Support for Capital Project” $17,500
Gunflint Trail Historical Society, Grand Marais, Minnesota
“Support for Ham Lake Fire Exhibit” $8,000
Lincoln Park Children & Families Collaborative, Duluth, Minnesota
“Operating Support” $15,000
Local Initiatives Support Corporation, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for Building Sustainable Communities Initiative” $20,000
North Shore Horizons, Two Harbors, Minnesota
“Program Support for Crisis Services” $7,000
One Roof Community Housing, Duluth, Minnesota
“Program Support for Tenant Landlord Connection & Homekeeper” $25,000
Seeds of Hope Youth Ranch, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for Capital Project” $6,250
The Salvation Army of Duluth, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for Pathways Program” $20,000
UMD-Boulder Lake Environmental Learning Program, Duluth, Minnesota
“Capital Project” $25,800
Tamarack Dance Association, Duluth, Minnesota
“Winter Camping & Old Time Dance Weekend” $2,000
Community Partners, Two Harbors, Minnesota
“General Operating Support” $10,000
Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute – Northland, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for Programs for Individuals with Disabilities” $15,000
Duluth Area Family YMCA, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for Little Treasures Childcare Center” $10,000
Duluth Art Institute, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for Strategic Planning” $9,500
Lake Superior School District, ISD 381, Two Harbors, Minnesota
“Support for Timber Frame Student Project” $10,060
Matinee Musicale, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for Verona Quartet Performance” $5,000
Minnesota Citizens Federation Northeast, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for Senior Partners Care Program” $10,000
North Shore Area Partners, Silver Bay, Minnesota
“Programming Support for Seniors” $25,826
Positive Energy for Youth, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for Adventure Club Start-Up” $20,000
The Nature Conservancy, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for NE Minnesota Forest Restoration Project” $15,000
Two Harbors Food Shelf, Two Harbors, Minnesota
“Support for Food Shelf Purchases” $3,194
Woodland Hills, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for Cambia Hills Day Treatment” $20,000
Socially Active Seniors, Two Harbors, Minnesota
“General Operating Support” $1,198
Duluth Public Schools ISD #709, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for Kids Voting Duluth” $1,500
Northern Expressions Arts Collective, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for Mad Scientist Symposium” $800
Great Expectations School, Grand Marais, Minnesota
“Reading Curriculum Training” $2,000
North Shore Collaborative, Two Harbors, Minnesota
“Support for “LOTS Childhood Literacy Program” $950
Cook County Local Energy Project, Grand Marais, Minnesota
“Support for Cook County Fall Energy Expo” $1,750
Harbor Centers, Inc. Duluth, Minnesota
“General Operating Support” $1,900
Conservation Corps Minnesota, St. Paul, Minnesota
“Support for Local Youth involved in Summer Youth Corps” $10,000
Cook County Community YMCA, Grand Marais, Minnesota
“Support for Childcare Program” $15,000
Cook County Extension. Grand Marais, Minnesota
“Support for Community Orchard” $15,909
Kids Closet of Duluth, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for Clothing Program for Students” $10,000
Great Lakes Aquarium, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for Unsalted Seas Exhibit” $20,000
Lake Superior Chamber Orchestra, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for 2016 Season” $5,000
Men as Peacemakers, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for Capacity Building” $20,000
Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for Northland Homeless Veterans” $10,000
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, Duluth, Minnesota
“Scholarship Support for Annual Conference” $5,000
Minnesota Land Trust, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for St. Louis River Corridor Revitalization” $10,000
MN Adult & Teen Challenge Northland Center, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for Capital Purchase” $5,000
Northeast Entrepreneur Fund, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for Enfuse: Cook County” $30,000
Superior Cycling Association, Grand Marais, Minnesota
“Support for Mountain Bike Trail Infrastructure” $20,000
Two Harbors Community Radio, Two Harbors, Minnesota
“General Operating Support” $18,000
WTIP Cook County Community Radio, Grand Marais, Minnesota
“Support for Local News Initiative” $30,000
Boys & Girls Club of the Northland, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for 2016 Healthy Meal Program” $10,000
Care Partners of Cook County, Grand Marais, Minnesota
“Support for General Operating $10,000
College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for Shoot for the Stars Math & Science Program $14,978
Companies to Classrooms, Duluth, Minnesota
“Operating Support for Free Store” $5,000
Cook County Higher Education, Grand Marais, Minnesota
“Support Services & Scholarship Support” $80,000
Damiano of Duluth, Duluth, Minnesota
“Operating Support for Soup Kitchen” $15,000
Grand Marais Art Colony, Grand Marais, Minnesota
“Support for Capacity Building” $25,000
Gunflint Trail Historical Society, Grand Marais, Minnesota
“Support for Expansion of Chik-Wauk Museum” $10,000
Junior League of Duluth, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for Deep Winter Greenhouse” $10,000
Lake Superior School District ISD #381, Silver Bay, Minnesota
“Support for Timber Frame Class” $4,600
North House Folk School, Grand Marais, Minnesota
“Support for Mayhew Building Upgrade” $40,000
SOAR Career Solutions, Duluth, Minnesota
“General Operating Support” $15,000
YWCA of Duluth, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for Young Mothers Housing Program” $10,000
Arts on Superior Inc., Two Harbors, Minnesota
“Support for Story to Literacy Residency” $2,000
Lake Superior Community Theatre, Silver Bay, Minnesota
“Support for West Side Story Performances” $2,000
The Kako Foundation, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for Kako Choir” $1,950
