Leonette M. and Fred T. Lanners Foundation Grant

The Leonette M. and Fred T. The foundation offers grants typically ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 for unique programs in Minnesota. It prioritizes well-established organizations with measurable goals, while also being open to innovative ideas from smaller entities.

Founded in 1991, the Leonette M, and Fred T.
Scope of Funding
Most grants are made to Minnesota based programs. In the Board’s discretion, a small percentage of grant money may be allocated to general operating support. Limited grants may also be made to projects and programs of special interest to the Lanners family.

Eligibility

The Foundation makes grants to both ongoing programs and finite projects. Proposals should have a timeline for success that is measurable. Although the Foundation tends to make grants to many of the same charitable institutions year after year, continued support may be conditioned upon the organization providing evidence that it has met or exceeded projected outcomes.

Ineligibility

In general, the Foundation does not make grants to individuals, endowments, annual fund appeals, political campaigns, capital campaigns, medical research, environmental organizations, the purchase of educational supplies or physical plant used for education, or the arts.