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2018 Grants

 In 2018, the Foundation provided resources and our partners made positive change happen. We provided support for a student internship program with Boreal Community Media in Cook County and restoring the North Shore Forest with The Nature Conservancy. Our funding helped address the critical needs for seniors with Community Partners in Two Harbors and supported a playground expansion at North Shore Community School. We helped to narrow the achievement gap with Neighborhood Youth Services in Duluth and  supported Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial as they educated the community about Duluth’s Black History. 

In addition to our granting work, graduating seniors at Cook County High School in Grand Marais were awarded full scholarships to either Lake Superior College or Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College through the Lloyd K. Johnson Post-Secondary Scholarship. 

Grantee: North Shore Community School
Grantee: North Shore Community School

Grants Made in 2018

American Indian Community Housing Organization, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for Dabinoo’Igan Shelter Improvements” $12,000

Community Partners, Two Harbors, Minnesota
“Support for Addressing Critical Needs for Seniors” $25,000

Cook County/Grand Marais Economic Development Authority, Grand Marais, Minnesota
“Support for Cook County Workforce Solutions” $30,000

Cook County Schools – ISD 166, Grand Marais, Minnesota
“Support for a Timber Frame Outdoor Classroom” $18,178

Duluth Public Schools, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for the Pathways2Teaching Program” $15,000

Friends of the Finland Community, Finland, Minnesota
“Support for Finland Community Childcare Program Development” $6,300

Grand Marais Art Colony, Grand Marais, Minnesota
“Support for Capacity Building with Leadership Transition” $25,000

Just Kids Dental, Two Harbors, Minnesota
“Support for the Bright Smiles for All Program” $10,000

Local Initiatives Support Corporation, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for Building Quality of Life Neighborhoods” $20,000

Lutheran Social Service, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for the Supportive Apartments at the Center for Changing Lives” $20,000

Minnesota Land Trust, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for the St. Louis County & City of Duluth Land Exchange” $15,000

Minnesota Public Radio, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for Class Notes Artists” $5,000

One Roof Community Housing, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for 4-Directions Dwellings” $40,000

Prove Collective, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for the 2018 Arts Mentoring Series” $3,600

The Nature Conservancy, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for Highway 61 Reforested” $15,000

The Seafarer’s Ministry, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for the Lincoln Park Resource & Housing Center” $15,000

Two Harbors Area Food Shelf, Two Harbors, Minnesota
“Support for Capital Project” $15,000

Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center, Finland, Minnesota
“Support for the Lake Superior Field Station – A Learning Laboratory” $50,000

Arrowhead Chorale, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for Holiday Jubilations & Traditions: A Scandinavian Christmas” $2,000

Two Harbors Curling Club, Inc., Two Harbors, Minnesota
“Support for Curling Education Program for Youth” $1,300

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency, Inc., North Shore, Minnesota
“Support for Lake County Community Connect” $1,500

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northland, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for the Healthy Lifestyles Program” $20,000

Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial, Inc., Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for the Twin Cities Gospel Choir” $7,000

Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute – Northland, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for the Adaptive Sports & Recreation Program” $15,000

Domestic Abuse Intervention Programs, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for the Duluth Family Visitation Center” $10,000

Duluth Community School Collaborative, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for the Stemming Academic Success Program” $18,000

GND Development Alliance, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for the Skateboard Park Development” $25,000

Great Expectations School, Grand Marais, Minnesota
“Support for Strategic Planning & Grant Writing” $25,000

KUMD, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for Studio A Equipment Upgrades” $25,000

Lincoln Park Business Group, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for the Executive Director�s Role Expansion” $10,000

Minnesota Citizens Federation, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for Outreach for Medicare Navigator Services” $5,000

North Shore Community School, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for Playground Expansion for Grades 3-6” $12,000

North Shore Horizons, Two Harbors, Minnesota
“Support for the Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Education Program” $7,000

Northern Lake County Arts Board, Silver Bay, Minnesota
“Support for Buddy Holly & The Winter Dance Party” $3,000

Northland Foundation, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for Children, Families & Care Providers Education Program” $20,000

Friends of the Finland Community, Finland, Minnesota
“Support for the Timber Frame Picnic Pavilion Project” $2,000

Northern Expressions Arts Collective, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for the Haunted Happenings Event” $500

Lake Superior Chamber Orchestra, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for the Season’s Final Concert Performance” $2,000

Beacons of Hope, Two Harbors, Minnesota
“Support for Capacity Building” $5,000

Boreal Community Media, Grand Marais, Minnesota
“Support for the Intern Technology Program” $25,000

Community Action Duluth, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for the Tax Site Program” $15,000

Conservation Corps MN, North Shore, Minnesota
“Support for the Summer Youth Corps Program” $5,000

Cook County Higher Education, Grand Marais, Minnesota
“Support for Scholarships & Support Services” $80,000

Copeland Valley Youth Center, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for the Youth Outdoor Recreation Program” $15,000

Friends of Sax-Zim Bog, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for an Environmental Education Partnership” $10,000

Friends of the Band Shell Park, Two Harbors, Minnesota
“Capital Funding for the Two Harbors Performing Arts Center” $25,000

Grand Marais Playhouse, Grand Marais, Minnesota
“Support for Strategic Planning” $6,500

Kids Closet of Duluth, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for Winter Clothing for Students in Need” $10,000

Life House, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for Youth Center” $20,800

Lincoln Park Children & Families Collaborative, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for General Operating” $5,000

Men As Peacemakers, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for the Boys Restorative Program” $20,000

Neighbor to Neighbor, Two Harbors, Minnesota
“Support for an Upgrade to the Youth Center” $10,000

North House Folk School, Grand Marais, Minnesota
“Support for the Campus Expansion Project” $50,000

North Shore Health Care Foundation, Grand Marais, Minnesota
“Support for the Oral Health Task Force” $10,000

Seeds of Hope Youth Ranch, Duluth, Minnesota
“Capital Support” $10,000

Friends of the Duluth Public Library, Duluth, Minnesota
“Moving Words: Writers Across America” $2,000

Duluth Public Schools – ISD 709, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for the Duluth Service Learning Collaborative” $1,900

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency, Inc., North Shore, Minnesota
“Support for the RSVP/Bone Builders Program” $2,000

CHUM, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for Improving Healthcare Systems & Client Supports” $25,000

Cook County Community Center, Grand Marais, Minnesota
“Support for a Community Playground” $35,000

Damiano, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for the Community Kitchen” $20,000

Duluth Art Institute, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for General Operating” $10,000

Duluth Community Garden Program, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for Strategic Planning & AmeriCorps VISTA Position” $15,000

Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for Strategic Planning” $10,000

Lighthouse Center for Vision Loss, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for the Technology & Me Program” $26,000

Matinee Musicale, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for Celebrating Our Legacy with Emanuel Ax” $7,500

The Hills, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for Neighborhood Youth Services” $20,000

Duluth Children’s Museum, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for the Emergency Rehousing of a Historic Collection” $2,000

Arrowhead Chorale, Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for Learning About the Requiem” $2,000

Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial, Inc., Duluth, Minnesota
“Support for The Duluth Black History Project – The Work, The Life, The Fight Phase II” $1,351

Grand Marais Music Collaborative, Grand Marais, Minnesota
“Support for the Stars of the North Music Program” $2,000

Lake Superior Community Theatre, Silvery Bay, Minnesota
“Support for ‘Fences’ Play Production” $2,000

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