The Douglas Foundation
The Douglas Foundation channels our company’s philanthropic resources into the community, giving to financial needs in our local Alexandria, MN, area and beyond.
Our Mission
Enriching Lives by Giving Back
The Douglas Foundation works toward our company’s mission of enriching lives by pursuing these simple objectives:
- Improve the quality of life within our communities
- Support Douglas employee owners giving to United Way, social services, education and faith-based organizations through a gift-matching program
Grant Selection
Grant Focus Areas
Grant selection is based on several factors, including mission, objectives and organization status.
Social Services Projects
Supporting projects that strengthen families and serve the needs of disadvantaged persons
Education Programs
Supporting programs that emphasize student academic achievement
Faith-Based Initiatives
Supporting initiatives that apply Biblical principles to nurture the physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual wellness of others
Grant Types & Eligibility
Before applying, review grant types and selection criteria to determine whether your organization aligns with The Douglas Foundation’s mission and giving guidelines.
Types of Grants
The Douglas Foundation issues three types of grants:
Priority is given to operating and project grants. Capital grants are given lower priority and are largely made to organizations in the Alexandria area community, which has a long history of operating support and significant involvement with Douglas employee owners.
Grant Selection Criteria
When evaluating requests, The Douglas Foundation will favor organizations meeting the following criteria:
Mission is closely related to The Douglas Foundation’s focus areas
Programs or activities involve Douglas employee owners and retirees
Services create sustainable community improvement
As a standard practice, The Douglas Foundation does not support:
Organizations without 501(c)(3) and 509(a) status
Individuals
Social, labor, veterans, alumni or fraternal organizations serving a limited constituency
Travel by groups
Recreational/sporting events or athletic associations
Organizations seeking underwriting for advertising
Political causes, candidates or legislative lobbying efforts
The Douglas Foundation typically receives many more requests than it can support. A decision to decline a request does not imply that the applicant’s program is not needed or valued, but simply that it does not fall within our giving guidelines or priorities, or that funds are not available.
grant application
How to Apply
Grant applications may be submitted at any time. To apply for funding, please complete the following steps:
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Proposal
Write a proposal that includes the following information:
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Submit
Submit both your proposal and application form via The Douglas Foundation’s email or mailing address.
Email Address
Mailing Address
The Douglas Foundation
1705 34th Ave W
Alexandria, MN 56308
Still Have Questions?
Reach out to The Douglas foundation by calling 1.320.763.6587 or email [email protected].
