Growing Hope Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 27-0523799
Foundation Overview
Based in Owatonna, MN, Growing Hope Foundation has awarded 96 grants totaling $300,147 to organizations in Minnesota, Iowa and 11 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $11,400, with a median award of $2,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
4 of 8 recipients (50%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
44% of grants are awarded in Minnesota, with additional funding distributed across 12 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Minnesota, funding concentrates in Albert Lea (55%), Minneapolis (36%), Owatonna (5%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 65% decrease over 7 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (39%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Growing Hope Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Better Futures Minnesota | $3,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Help Guide Men To Choose A New Path - New Skills | 2023 |
| Exchange Club Center For Family Unity | $5,000 | Owatonna, MN, US | To Help Them Remodel The Building Where Family Visits Are Held. | 2023 |
| Phyllis Wheatley Community Center | $1,400 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Provides Quality Programs In Life-long Learning For Children, Youth, Adults, As Well As Family Services For The Diverse Greater Minneapolis Community. | 2023 |
| Riverland Community College | $2,000 | Austin, MN, US | To Offer Financial Support Of A Student. | 2023 |
| Better Futures Minnesota | $3,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Help Guide Men To Choose A New Path - New Skills | 2023 |
| Exchange Club Center For Family Unity | $5,000 | Owatonna, MN, US | To Help Them Remodel The Building Where Family Visits Are Held. | 2023 |
| Phyllis Wheatley Community Center | $1,400 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Provides Quality Programs In Life-long Learning For Children, Youth, Adults, As Well As Family Services For The Diverse Greater Minneapolis Community. | 2023 |
| Riverland Community College | $2,000 | Austin, MN, US | To Offer Financial Support Of A Student. | 2023 |
| Az-one | $4,000 | Albert Lea, MN, US | For Supporting The Scholarship Mentoring Program. | 2022 |
| Better Futures Minnesota | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Help Guide Men To Choose A New Path - New Skills | 2022 |
| Empower Tanzania | $6,250 | Ames, IA, US | Focus On Areas Of Education, Economic Development, Health, And Nutrition | 2022 |
| Jeremiah Program | $2,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | An Educational Program For Moms Struggling With Poverty--housing Opportunities, And One-on-one Coaching As Well. | 2022 |
| New Horizons Foundation Inc | $500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Support And Assist Adoptive Parents Raising Children That Have Experienced Early Traumas | 2022 |
| Phyllis Wheatley Community Center | $2,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Provides Quality Programs In Life-long Learning For Children, Youth, Adults, As Well As Family Services For The Diverse Greater Minneapolis Community. | 2022 |
| Project Hope | $500 | Washington, DC, US | To Support Their Work With Ukranian Refugees. | 2022 |
| Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village | $3,750 | Flint, MI, US | Provide Mentoring Programs To The Youth Of Flint, Mi | 2022 |
| World Vision | $500 | Tacoma, WA, US | To Support Their Work With Ukranian Refugees. | 2022 |
| Youth For Christ | $1,500 | Albert Lea, MN, US | To Contribute To Their General Fund As They Support Mentoring Young People | 2022 |
| Az-one | $4,000 | Albert Lea, MN, US | For Supporting The Scholarship Mentoring Program. | 2022 |
| Better Futures Minnesota | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Help Guide Men To Choose A New Path - New Skills | 2022 |
| Empower Tanzania | $6,250 | Ames, IA, US | Focus On Areas Of Education, Economic Development, Health, And Nutrition | 2022 |
| Jeremiah Program | $2,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | An Educational Program For Moms Struggling With Poverty--housing Opportunities, And One-on-one Coaching As Well. | 2022 |
| New Horizons Foundation Inc | $500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Support And Assist Adoptive Parents Raising Children That Have Experienced Early Traumas | 2022 |
| Phyllis Wheatley Community Center | $2,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Provides Quality Programs In Life-long Learning For Children, Youth, Adults, As Well As Family Services For The Diverse Greater Minneapolis Community. | 2022 |
| Project Hope | $500 | Washington, DC, US | To Support Their Work With Ukranian Refugees. | 2022 |
| Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village | $3,750 | Flint, MI, US | Provide Mentoring Programs To The Youth Of Flint, Mi | 2022 |
| World Vision | $500 | Tacoma, WA, US | To Support Their Work With Ukranian Refugees. | 2022 |
| Youth For Christ | $1,500 | Albert Lea, MN, US | To Contribute To Their General Fund As They Support Mentoring Young People | 2022 |
| Accion | $5,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | To Deliver Economic, Financial Service Support, And Harness New Tech. Supporting Economic Growth Around The World. | 2021 |
| Az-one | $4,000 | Albert Lea, MN, US | For Supporting The Scholarship Mentoring Program. | 2021 |
| Better Futures Minnesota | $3,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Help Guide Men To Choose A New Path - New Skills | 2021 |
| Empower Tanzania | $4,000 | Ames, IA, US | Focus On Areas Of Education, Economic Development, Health, And Nutrition | 2021 |
| Engineers Without Borders | $1,600 | Denver, CO, US | To Financially Support Engineers To Use Their Knowledge And Skill To Improve Training And Design Of Infrastrucures In Developing Countries | 2021 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | $2,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Provides Legal Representation To Prisoners Who May Have Been Wrongly Convicted | 2021 |
| Inner City Mission Network Co Tejuanda R White | $5,000 | Hazel Crest, IL, US | Serves Hungry Families | 2021 |
| Jeremiah Program | $2,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | An Educational Program For Moms Struggling With Poverty--housing Opportunities, And One-on-one Coaching As Well. | 2021 |
| Kickstart International | $600 | San Francisco, CA, US | An Ag Program Supporting Farmers With Irrigation Tools, Mentoring In Selling Products, Financing For Farm Equipment - Developing Countries | 2021 |
| New Horizons Foundation Inc | $500 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Support And Assist Adoptive Parents Raising Children That Have Experienced Early Traumas | 2021 |
| One Acre Fund | $600 | Brooklyn, NY, US | An Ag Program Assisting Small-scale Farmers In Sub-saharan Africa | 2021 |
| Phyllis Wheatley Community Center | $600 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Provides Quality Programs In Life-long Learning For Children, Youth, Adults, As Well As Family Services For The Diverse Greater Minneapolis Community. | 2021 |
| Salvation Army | $1,000 | Albert Lea, MN, US | For Assistance To Summer Youth Camps And Summer Lunch Plans. | 2021 |
| Semcac | $1,000 | Albert Lea, MN, US | Empower And Advocate For People To Enhance Their Self-sufficiency By Maximizing Community Resources | 2021 |
| Smile Train | $500 | New York, NY, US | To Contribute Towards Cleft Palate Repair. | 2021 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | $500 | Memphis, TN, US | Free Treatment And Other Services For Children With Medical Issues | 2021 |
| Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village | $5,275 | Flint, MI, US | Provide Mentoring Programs To The Youth Of Flint, Mi | 2021 |
| Teach For America | $600 | San Francisco, CA, US | Supporting Teachers Who Are Helping Youth Reach Their Full Potential Through A More Equitable And Excellent Education | 2021 |
| Youth For Christ | $3,500 | Albert Lea, MN, US | To Contribute To Their General Fund As They Support Mentoring Young People | 2021 |
| Accion | $7,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | To Deliver Economic, Financial Service Support, And Harness New Tech. Supporting Economic Growth Around The World. | 2020 |
| Az-one | $4,000 | Albert Lea, MN, US | For Supporting The Scholarship Mentoring Program. | 2020 |
| Charity Water | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | To Financially Support New Ways And Current Clean Water, Sanitation Programs- Third World | 2020 |
| Engineers Without Borders | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | To Financially Support Engineers To Use Their Knowledge And Skill To Improve Training And Design Of Infrastrucures In Third World Countries. | 2020 |
| Jeremiah Program | $6,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | An Educational Program For Moms Struggling With Poverty--housing Opportunities, And One-on-one Coaching As Well. | 2020 |
| Kickstart International | $8,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | An Ag Program Supporting Farmers With Irrigation Tools, Mentoring In Selling Products,financing For Farm Equipment - Third World Countries | 2020 |
| One Acre Fund | $2,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | An Ag Program Assisting Small-scale Farmers In Sub-saharan Africa | 2020 |
| Salvation Army | $3,000 | Albert Lea, MN, US | For Assistance To Summer Youth Camps And Summer Lunch Plans. | 2020 |
| Smile Train | $500 | New York, NY, US | To Contribute Towards Cleft Palate Repair. | 2020 |
| Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village | $5,000 | Flint, MI, US | To Provide And Manage Education, Financial, Agricultural, Health Related And Recreational Programs For The Residents Of Flint. | 2020 |
| Youth For Christ | $4,500 | Albert Lea, MN, US | To Contribute To Their General Fund. | 2020 |
| Accion | $2,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | To Deliver Economic, Financial Service Support, And Harness New Tech. Supporting Economic Growth Around The World. | 2019 |
| Az-one | $4,000 | Albert Lea, MN, US | For Supporting The Scholarship Mentoring Program. | 2019 |
| Blessman Ministries | $800 | Urbandale, IA, US | To Contribute To Their General Fund. | 2019 |
| Charity Water | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | To Financially Support New Ways And Current Clean Water, Sanitation Programs- Third World | 2019 |
| Child Fund International | $1,429 | Richmond, VA, US | Provided Funds To Build A Well-quality Water | 2019 |
| Empower Tanzania | $2,000 | Ames, IA, US | Healthcare, Education, And Agricultural Practices, And Bettering Water Quality And Supply In Tanzania | 2019 |
| Engineers Without Borders | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | To Financially Support Engineers To Use Their Knowledge And Skill To Improve Training And Design Of Infrastrucures In Third World Countries. | 2019 |
| Heartland Pregnancy Center | $500 | Ottumwa, IA, US | For Assistance To Youth. | 2019 |
| Jeremiah Program | $2,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | An Educational Program For Moms Struggling With Poverty--housing Opportunities, And One-on-one Coaching As Well. | 2019 |
| Kickstart International | $2,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | An Ag Program Supporting Farmers With Irrigation Tools, Mentoring In Selling Products,financing For Farm Equipment - Third World Countries | 2019 |
| One Acre Fund | $2,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | An Ag Program Assisting Small-scale Farmers In Sub-saharan Africa | 2019 |
| Salvation Army | $1,500 | Albert Lea, MN, US | For Assistance To Summer Youth Camps And Summer Lunch Plans. | 2019 |
| Salvation Army | $500 | Peoria, IL, US | For Assistance To Summer Youth Camps And Summer Lunch Plans. | 2019 |
| Smile Train | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | To Contribute Towards Cleft Palate Repair. | 2019 |
| Youth For Christ | $4,160 | Albert Lea, MN, US | To Contribute To Their General Fund. | 2019 |
| Az-one | $9,000 | Albert Lea, MN, US | For Supporting The Scholarship Mentoring Program. | 2018 |
| Blessman Ministries | $7,523 | Urbandale, IA, US | To Contribute To Their General Fund. | 2018 |
| Heartland Pregnancy Center | $500 | Ottumwa, IA, US | For Assistance To Youth. | 2018 |
| New Horizons Foundation Inc | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | For Training Of Social Workers And Parents Who Have Adopted Orphaned Children. | 2018 |
| Salvation Army | $3,000 | Albert Lea, MN, US | For Assistance To Summer Youth Camps And Summer Lunch Plans. | 2018 |
| Salvation Army | $1,500 | Peoria, IL, US | For Assistance To Summer Youth Camps And Summer Lunch Plans. | 2018 |
| Smile Train | $500 | New York, NY, US | To Contribute Towards Cleft Palate Repair. | 2018 |
| Youth For Christ | $9,000 | Albert Lea, MN, US | To Contribute To Their General Fund. | 2018 |
| Az-one | $9,000 | Albert Lea, MN, US | For Supporting The Scholarship Mentoring Program. | 2017 |
| Blessman Ministries | $11,400 | Urbandale, IA, US | To Contribute To Their General Fund. | 2017 |
| Heartland Pregnancy Center | $500 | Ottumwa, IA, US | For Assistance To Youth. | 2017 |
| New Horizons Foundation Inc | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | For Training Of Social Workers And Parents Who Have Adopted Orphaned Children. | 2017 |
| Salvation Army | $4,000 | Albert Lea, MN, US | For Assistance To Summer Youth Camps And Summer Lunch Plans. | 2017 |
| Salvation Army | $1,500 | Peoria, IL, US | For Assistance To Summer Youth Camps And Summer Lunch Plans. | 2017 |
| Smile Train | $500 | New York, NY, US | To Contribute Towards Cleft Palate Repair. | 2017 |
| Youth For Christ | $9,160 | Albert Lea, MN, US | Summer Ministry. | 2017 |
| Blessman Ministries | $10,600 | Urbandale, IA, US | To Contribute To Their General Fund. | 2016 |
| Heartland Pregnancy Center | $500 | Ottumwa, IA, US | For Assistance To Youth. | 2016 |
| Az-one | $9,000 | Albert Lea, MN, US | For Supporting The Scholarship Mentoring Program. | 2016 |
| New Horizons Foundation Inc | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | For Training Of Social Workers And Parents Who Have Adopted Orphaned Children. | 2016 |
| Salvation Army | $4,500 | Albert Lea, MN, US | For Assistance To Summer Youth Camps And Summer Lunch Plans. | 2016 |
| Smile Train | $500 | New York, NY, US | To Contribute Towards Cleft Palate Repair. | 2016 |
| Youth For Christ | $8,000 | Albert Lea, MN, US | Summer Ministry. | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Growing Hope Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 27-0523799 |
| Website | http://www.growinghopefoundation.org |
| Address | 1783 TIGER RIDGE DR Albert Lea, MN 56007-6336 |
Key People (6)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Growing Hope Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President/executive Director | Julie Fiske |
|---|---|
| Vice President | Jerry N Epland |
| Secretary | Lois Epland |
| Director | Christopher Fiske |
| Director | Tom Thompson |
Forms 990-PF
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