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CURRENT GRANTS - AUGUST 2025
The E. F. Johnson Foundation Grant
The E. F. Johnson Foundation Grant
Granting Organization/Business Unit: E. F. Johnson Foundation
Website: E. F. Johnson Foundation Grant
Overview:
The E. F. Johnson Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in Minnesota, specifically benefiting citizens of the Waseca County area. Funding supports education, human services, and arts and culture programs, with a strong emphasis on secondary education initiatives such as scholarships and staff training for specialized technological curriculum. The foundation prioritizes program support over capital or endowment funding, ensuring that grants directly contribute to community development and impact.
Status (Profit/Nonprofit): Nonprofit (501(c)(3) organizations) and Government Agencies
Eligibility Criteria/General Requirement:
Applicants must be tax-exempt governmental bodies or nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3)).
Organizations must maintain adequate accounting procedures.
Grants must comply with current IRS regulations.
The foundation may adjust its funding priorities based on community needs, in consultation with the Waseca Area Foundation Board.
Grant Requests Not Accepted:
Capital projects
Endowments
Contingency or reserve funds
Deficit reduction requests
Application Deadline: September 30, 2025
Grant Amount: Not specified (distribution based on budget allocation)
Focus Area/Areas of Expertise:
Education (approx. 60% of funding, primarily secondary education scholarships and curriculum programs)
Human Services
Arts & Culture
Contact Information: E. F. Johnson Foundation
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