GRANTMAKING GUIDELINES

The Beim Foundation supports grants in the areas of arts, education, environment and human services.

Grantmaking Programs and Guidelines

The Beim Foundation makes grants through the Minnesota Legacy Program and the Regional Grant Program.

Minnesota Legacy Program

Through the Minnesota Legacy Program, the Beim Foundation honors the belief of Nels Beim that education is the gateway to self-sufficiency and personal success. The Minnesota Legacy Program also honors the Foundation’s over seventy year history as a Minnesota focused grantmaker.

Through the Minnesota Legacy Program, the Beim Foundation supports Minnesota based organizations or programs which:

  • Enhance English language literacy skills in children, families and adults
  • Support college readiness, including skill development and guidance in accessing resources and information that support successful transition from high school to college for middle school and high school students.

Regional Grant Program (formerly known as Collaborative Program)

Through the Regional Grant Program, the Foundation invites proposals for consideration.  Unsolicited applications for this giving program will not be considered.

General Grants Guidelines

  • The Foundation makes one year grants and does not provide multi-year grants
  • A new application must be submitted in each year for which funding is requested

Application Procedures

The Beim Foundation does not support the following -

  • Individuals
  • Private foundations
  • Political organizations or campaigns
  • Religious organizations, including schools, except for secular human activities
  • International efforts
  • Organizations that have as a substantial part of their purpose, the influencing of legislation
  • Memberships, subscriptions, tickets for benefits, conferences, fundraising events, annual campaigns
  • Endowment
  • Multi-year grants

Grantmaking Philosophy
In all of its grantmaking, the Foundation supports projects that are strengths-based, focus on prevention, and apply common sense solutions to community needs. The Foundation favors innovative approaches that are participant designed, leverage community resources, and have a ripple effect in the community.