Rachel Foundation
The Rachel Foundation is the corporate foundation of Rachel Contracting (St. Michael, MN). The foundation runs an annual scholarship program for relatives of Rachel employees, hosts fundraising events (Black Ice Jig), publishes annual reports, and accepts donations via a hosted Square donation site.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small or mid-sized nonprofits and educational institutions with Minnesota presence seeking event sponsorships, scholarships, or one-off donations tied to local community impact.
Good Fit
- • Requests for event sponsorships, gala underwriting, or named scholarships.
- • Clear local/regional footprint in Minnesota or demonstrable benefit to Rachel Contracting employees/communities.
- • Asks in the small-to-medium gift range (hundreds to a few thousand dollars).
- • Willingness to engage through corporate events or partnership solicitation rather than a formal grant application.
Geography
Most dollars are concentrated in Minnesota (about 70% of amount in 2024) but the foundation funded organizations in six states in the latest year, indicating a primarily in-state focus with some out-of-state giving.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a broad set of recipients (27 distinct organizations) across charities, colleges, health groups and event sponsors, with many different purposes including scholarships and sponsorships.
New Applicants
Behaviorally the foundation added many new grantees each year (roughly two-thirds new in 2024), suggesting entry is possible, but the funder also declares grants are by preselection with no open competitive process, so unsolicited applicants have an uncertain path.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
