Nordson Corporation Foundation Grant - Minnesota (Hennepin County)

Nordson Corporation Foundation Grant - Minnesota (Hennepin County)

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Nordson Corporation Foundation
Last Updated: November 05, 2025

Summary

The Nordson Corporation Foundation Grant focuses on enhancing the quality of life in communities across the U.S., particularly through education. Since 1989, it has awarded over $60 million, prioritizing grants for tax-exempt organizations in areas where Nordson operates. The foundation emphasizes long-term community needs, supporting initiatives in education, human welfare, civic affairs, and the arts. Its commitment includes funding general operating support for nonprofits, ensuring they can measure program effectiveness and foster self-sufficiency.

Overview

NOTE: Currently funding applications are accepted by invitation only. Nordson Corporation Foundation The Nordson Corporation Foundation awards grants to non-profits in our communities throughout the United States. Since 1989, the Foundation has awarded more than $60 million in grants to improve the quality of life in our communities, placing a special focus on causes related to education. Employees support the foundation by making donations during our annual A Time to Give Campaign, or by participating in a Community Affairs Committee (CAC). Committees review grant applications and vote to distribute Foundation funds to deserving local causes. During the last financial year, the Foundation gave out 362 grants totaling $6.3 million. Nordson Foundation Giving Strategies The geographic areas in which Nordson has major facilities determine the Nordson Foundation's giving priorities. Within these geographic areas, granting priorities are driven by community needs. Although needs change quickly, our vision is long term. We pursue and support results-oriented opportunities that prepare individuals for full and equal participation in the economic and social mainstream. We believe these kinds of programs help improve the quality of life over the long term and produce stronger, more enlightened communities in which we live and work. We strive to fulfill these responsibilities in our communities through contributions to charitable activities with a focus on education. Other major giving categories that are supported are human welfare, civic affairs and arts and culture. Nordson Foundation Values In the spirit of our corporate founders, the Nordson Corporation Foundation continues to operate on the belief that business, as a corporate citizen, has a social responsibility to share its success with the communities where it operates and draws employees. The Nordson Foundation is dedicated to improving our communities by supporting the continuum of education from birth to adulthood in the belief that education is the key for individuals to become self-sufficient, productive members of society. To prepare individuals for economic independence, a variety of quality educational experiences are necessary. To be successful today, individuals not only need to master the basics, “reading, writing and arithmetic”, they must also know how to think critically and creatively. Strengthening the community’s human capital – through quality education – is crucial. The Nordson Foundation offers support to non-profit organizations that cultivate educational curriculum and experiences that foster self-sufficiency, job readiness and goals to aspire to higher education. The Foundation is well aware of the fact that for non-profit organizations to remain viable they must receive operating support. With this in mind, Nordson Corporation Foundation does invest in general operating support. As stewards of the Foundation assets, the directors feel strongly that the organizations that are supported by the Foundation be able to measure the effectiveness of their mission and programs. Quantitative and/or qualitative data allows for the Foundation to ensure that the organizations it supports are bringing about the desired outcomes in our communities. Nordson Foundation Goals The goals of the Nordson Corporation Foundation are to insure that: All children have access to and receive quality educational experiences from early childhood  All individuals have the opportunity to be self-sufficient members of society There is a continuum of quality educational opportunities Our communities are strengthened by the organizations we fund whether their focus is education, human welfare, civic or arts and culture Nordson Foundation Funding Strategy Through its grant-making, the Foundation supports organizations that directly or indirectly seek to maximize success before, during and beyond the traditional classroom years. Grants will be reviewed and considered on the basis of their enrichment to the communities where our employees live and work. Organizations and programs receiving grants will be expected to identify relevant, measurable outcomes to demonstrate the effectiveness of their programs. Education Early Childhood Care and EducationMaximizing Student SuccessAccess to quality educational opportunitiesInnovative programsPartnerships/collaborations with school districtsFunding gaps not covered by public moniesAugmenting core curriculumExposure to programs that expand on traditional educationWorkforce PreparationInitial preparation for the world of workRetraining for the new job marketStrengthening our communities Human Welfare Promote prevention and lifestyle maintenance programs and activitiesPromote crisis interventionPromote life transition opportunitiesPromote systemic change Arts and Culture Actively seek to broaden the audience bases in Nordson communitiesSupport the visual and performing artsProvide educational enrichment for studentsMotivation for at-risk youthProvide access to the arts for special needs audiencePromote greater understanding among people via the arts Civic Work to improve the physical or economic environmentProvide cultural or historical preservationStrive to inform citizens and increase their participation in community improvement

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Nordson Corporation Foundation makes grants only to tax-exempt organizations, as defined in Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, based in geographic areas where Nordson facilities and employees are located:Connecticut (New London & Windham Counties)

Ineligibility

Nordson Corporation Foundation does not fund:Organizations whose services are not provided within the Foundation's geographic areas of interestDirect grants or scholarships to individualsOrganizations not eligible for tax-deductible supportOrganizations not exempt under Section 501(c) 3 of the Internal Revenue CodePolitical causes, candidates, organizations or campaignsOrganizations which discriminate on the basis of race, sex or religionHealth/MedicalLoansEndowmentsMembership DrivesTravel