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CURRENT GRANTS - AUGUST 2025
Think Mutual Grant Bank
Think Mutual Grant Bank
Granting Organization/Business Unit: Think Mutual Bank
Website: Think Mutual Grant Bank
Overview
Think Mutual Bank simplifies people’s relationship with money by emphasizing trust, clarity, and personalized guidance. As a mutual bank owned by its customers, Think prioritizes customer interests over commissions, ensuring that recommendations are always genuine. Recognized for top ratings in customer satisfaction and employee engagement, Think fosters a caring, curious, and optimistic culture. Its grantmaking supports nonprofit and public service organizations within its service communities to advance meaningful initiatives that positively impact local residents.
Status (Profit/Nonprofit):
Nonprofit / Public Service Organizations
Eligibility Criteria/General Requirement:
Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit or public service organizations operating within Think Bank’s service communities (Apple Valley, Eagan, Edina, Rochester, and neighboring cities).
Organizations requesting larger amounts (e.g., capital campaigns or special projects) are encouraged to contact Think Bank before applying.
Programs within faith-based organizations may qualify if they are open to all, regardless of religious affiliation.
Grant Requests Not Accepted:
Individual schools, PTAs, and PTOs (district-level programs only are considered)
Organizations focused solely on debt relief, political activism, or religious evangelism
Work outside Think’s service communities
Youth and amateur sports teams
Run/walk fundraising events
Events or fundraisers benefiting one individual or a single family
Application Deadline:
September 30, 2025
Grant Amount:
Varies; typically supports nonprofit and public service initiatives.
Focus Area/Areas of Expertise:
Community Development
Public Service Initiatives
District-Level Educational Support
Faith-Based Programs (inclusive, community-serving only)
Local Nonprofit Capacity Building
Contact Information:
