Joseph F And Mary M Fleischhacker
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of health-related initiatives, including cancer research, women's health, and food security. It funds general support for community organizations, healthcare facilities, and research programs, reflecting a commitment to improving health outcomes and community welfare. The foundation also engages in international health initiatives and supports educational institutions, indicating a broad philanthropic focus. Its funding activities primarily benefit health charities, hospitals, and community service organizations.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A mission-driven organization with demonstrated work in health or medical research, hospitals/clinics, or community services that has an existing relationship or a credible referral into the foundation’s network; projects sized for mid‑five‑ to six‑figure support or general operating support.
Good Fit
- • Established medical research program, hospital affiliation, or hospital foundation (examples include Mayo Clinic or heart-institute level partners).
- • Existing personal or institutional connection to the foundation trustees or to current grantees.
- • Project asks aligned with previous grant amounts (roughly $20K–$250K range).
- • Programs with clear Minnesota relevance or statewide impact that could plausibly interest trustees.
Geography
Grants in the latest year were distributed across about ten states, showing multi‑state reach, though roughly two‑thirds of dollars were concentrated in Minnesota.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded a substantial number of distinct, independent recipients each year (25, 21, then 18), across hospitals, research centers, schools, churches and community services, even though a small number of recipients capture a large share of dollars.
New Applicants
The foundation explicitly limits grants to preselected applicants, suggesting an invitation-based process; however, a few new grantees appear in each year (3 in 2024, 4 in 2023), so occasional new entrants are possible though public entry points are not evident.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
