Dennis K And Vivian D Siemer
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting educational initiatives, particularly at the elementary school level. Its mission focuses on enhancing educational opportunities and providing assistance to various school programs, including robotics. The foundation primarily serves local educational institutions, demonstrating a strong commitment to improving educational outcomes in its community. It operates out of Mankato, Minnesota, where it has established partnerships with local school districts to fulfill its mission.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small Minnesota-based school or school district (especially elementary or K–12 STEM programs) seeking a one-time grant and able to apply by mailed packet or phone request.
Good Fit
- • Located in Minnesota, preferably Mankato or surrounding area.
- • Program focused on elementary education or K–12 STEM/robotics.
- • Project budget in the small grant range (roughly a few thousand to mid-teens of thousands).
- • Willing to request and submit a paper application packet by mail and to use the named phone contact.
- • Clear local impact and alignment with supporting classroom or school programs.
Geography
Observed giving across the available years is entirely to Minnesota recipients, with all reported grant dollars going to in-state organizations.
Recipient Variety
The foundation typically makes one or a very small number of grants each year; over three years it funded different local education-related recipients rather than a single repeated beneficiary, indicating a modest but not broad recipient set for the foundation's size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of repeated turnover is limited, but the filings show different grantees across years and an explicit packet/application process available by mail with rolling consideration, so new applicants appear plausibly able to apply though competition is likely selective.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
