Serving the community through grants combating poverty in

Duluth

Mission

The Ordean Foundation strives to inspire, encourage, and support effective community efforts to confront poverty and nurture a healthier community for all residents.

Approach

We prioritize relationship-building at the forefront of our process. This allows us to deeply understand the unique challenges and opportunities faced by organizations and ensure that our funding makes a meaningful, lasting change in Duluth.

Albert & Louise Ordean

In 1926, Albert Ordean drafted a will calling for “A corporation for the purpose of furnishing relief and charity…without discrimination as to age, sex, color, or religion.”

Albert Ordean died in 1928 at the age of 72 and after the death of his wife Louise, The Ordean Foundation was created on December 19,1933.

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Success With Our Partners

Ordean Foundation believes in the importance of relationships and a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing our community and our non-profit partners.

Safe Haven

Safe Haven Shelter and Resource Center in Duluth, Minnesota provides services to women, children, and all survivors whose lives have been affected by physical, emotional, sexual, and economic abuse.

Family Freedom Center

When retiring Ordean Foundation Joe Everett was given the opportunity to give $100,000 to the organization of his choice, Jacob Bell and the youth of the Family Freedom Center rose to the top. Hear the captivating story of this perfect match.

Aicho

The American Indian Community Housing Organization (AICHO) transforms oppression into opportunity. Created in 1993, AICHO started in a parking lot outside a social service agency with a conversation between Native community members, who asked why our community had no resources.

Legacy Grant: Joe Everett

Joe Everett, retiring Ordean Foundation Director, gave his $100,000 legacy grant to the Family Freedom Center.

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Thank you for your interest in the Ordean Foundation's Catalyst Grant Program.

The first step is to answer a few questions to see if you are eligible to apply for funding. If you are eligible, you will be prompted to submit a proposal statement.

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Is the proposal compatible with Ordean’s mission “to inspire, encourage, and support effective communication efforts to confront poverty and nurture a healthier community?

Yes

Is your organization located in the City of Duluth or an adjacent community in St. Louis County?

Yes

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Does the proposed program or project directly impact residents of the City of Duluth and/or adjacent communities in St. Louis County?

Yes

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Is your organization a qualified 501(c)(3) organization with a valid IRS Tax ID, a unit of government (i.e. public university or school system), or a fiscal sponsor that is a 501(c)(3) public charity?

Yes

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Are you seeking funding for an individual, an endowment, a private foundation, or towards fundraising efforts?

Yes

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Are you seeking funding for election campaigns, lobbying activities, or direct religious purposes?

Yes

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Based on your response, we regret that you are not eligible for funding from the Ordean Foundation.

If you believe your organization meets the eligibility requirements to apply for funding, and has been excluded in error, please send an email to admin@ordean.org explaining why. We will do our best to respond to your email in a timely manner.

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Based on your answers, it appears your organization meets the minimum qualifications required to apply for a Catalyst Grant. Using the form below, please provide your contact information and a Proposal Summary. If your proposal meets Ordean’s Catalyst Grant funding priorities, we will send you instructions to access our online grant portal and begin the full application. Please, allow up to two weeks for Ordean to review your Proposal Summary and notify you of our decision to invite or decline a full application.

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