BAYPORT, Minn. — The Andersen Corporate Foundation has awarded more than $1.2 million in grants to 86 nonprofit organizations across the United States as part of its Spring 2026 grant cycle, with a significant portion of the funding directed toward housing-related initiatives.
The foundation said the grants support organizations working in housing stability, education and hunger relief, areas it has identified as key priorities for community investment. Since its founding in 1941, Andersen philanthropy has contributed more than $75 million to charitable causes, according to the organization.
Housing remains a major focus of the foundation’s giving efforts. The company, known for its role in the building industry, said stable housing is closely tied to health, economic opportunity and long-term community well-being.
Among the largest grants awarded this cycle was a $100,000 capital grant to 360 Communities for its Lewis House Shelter Capital Campaign. The funding will support services and facilities for adults and families escaping domestic violence.
Another recipient, Our Neighbors’ Place, received $30,000 for its Every Need, Every Neighbor Capital Campaign. The project will help fund construction of a new facility in River Falls, Wisconsin, aimed at addressing homelessness and poverty in the region.
“Eliza Chlebeck, vice president of communications and community and vice president of the Andersen Corporate Foundation, said the grants are intended to help organizations respond to changing community needs.
“Each grant round is an opportunity for us to come alongside organizations in the communities where we live and work that are responding to real, evolving needs,” Chlebeck said.
The foundation said its grant-making strategy is designed to address immediate challenges while supporting long-term solutions that strengthen communities.
Bruce Petillo, founder of Heartitude, said investments in housing and social services can have a lasting impact on individuals and families facing hardship.
“When organizations choose to invest in people facing some of life’s greatest challenges, they help restore dignity, hope and opportunity,” Petillo said. “These are the kinds of actions that strengthen communities and remind us that compassion, when put into motion, becomes a powerful force for good.”
The Spring 2026 grants continue Andersen Corporate Foundation’s longstanding support of nonprofit organizations working to improve quality of life and expand opportunities for vulnerable populations across the country.