Andersons Fund Supporting Organization Grant

The Andersons Fund Supporting Organization aims to enhance the quality of life for individuals and families in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan, particularly in the greater Toledo area. It supports nonprofit organizations with grants for programs in education, social services, mental health, urban affairs, natural resources, and the arts. The Fund prioritizes capital projects and evaluates the financial stability and operational issues of requesting organizations.

NOTE: When considering capital requests, the Fund’s Board is not just interested in the physical facilities or the specific piece of equipment. Simply stated, buildings house programs and equipment can help advance a mission. Therefore, even though the Fund’s priority is capital projects, the Board will take a look at the programs provided by the requesting organization, its financial stability and other key operational issues.
The Andersons Fund Supporting Organization (the Fund) has been created to enrich the quality of life for individuals and families in our region. The Fund serves northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan with a particular emphasis on the greater Toledo area. Grants support organizations with programs in the areas of education, social services, physical & mental health, neighborhood & urban affairs, natural resources and the arts.

Eligibility

Grants are awarded only to nonprofit, charitable organizations which have been designated as having tax exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service code.

Ineligibility

The Fund will generally place a lower priority on the following types of requests:Annual, ongoing operating or program costs.
Capital improvement/renovation expenses for houses of worship, churches, temples, mosques or synagogues.
Endowment campaigns.
Information technology related expenses and telecommunication systems.
New, untested programs.
Purchase or lease property, land, buildings or other structures.
Sectarian activities of religious organizations.
Support for schools or institutions of higher learning.