Fsc Foundation Incorporated
The FSC Foundation is a private foundation affiliated with the De La Salle Christian Brothers that provides small grants (generally up to $4,000) to support educational programs for the poor and disadvantaged. The site includes grant guidelines, a downloadable application form and an online application, and lists the board and contact information (27 Grove St., Minneapolis, MN; email [email protected]).
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Roman Catholic-affiliated school, parish program, retreat center, or small education-focused nonprofit serving disadvantaged children, immigrants, or low-income communities seeking modest, project-specific support.
Good Fit
- • Clear affiliation with the Roman Catholic Church or Catholic institutions.
- • Project-focused requests for educational materials, literacy, ESL, after-school programs, or technology under $5,000.
- • A one-time, demonstrable use for funds (books, classroom materials, chromebooks, training, retreat support).
- • Ability to complete an online application and meet the September 1 submission deadline.
- • Evidence of direct service to poor or disadvantaged students or immigrant communities.
Geography
In the latest year grants reached recipients in 15 states; Minnesota received about 37% of dollars but the majority of funding was awarded out-of-state, indicating a multi-state footprint.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 33 distinct grantees with a large share (27) new that year and only six repeat grantees across two years, demonstrating a broad and diverse recipient set for the foundation's size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of openness includes a public online application, stated September 1 deadline, and a high rate of new recipients (about 82% of 2023 grantees); however, grants are restricted to Catholic-affiliated organizations, so openness is strong within that eligibility universe.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
