GIFT MATCHING

Grant program by

THE GRACO FOUNDATION

Educational FoundationsSTEM Education ProgramsUniversities and CollegesWorkforce Development InitiativesYouth Development Programs

Last Awarded In

2024

Median Grant

$260

Grant Range

$5$192,964

States & Territories

38 states

Applicants should demonstrate clear alignment with the foundation’s STEM/workforce/youth/capital priorities and, if possible, a geographic connection to Graco facilities or employees. Follow the posted submission checklist closely (cover letter on letterhead, budget, 990/audit, board list), use the provided email or mailing address, and position requests as one-time capacity/capital grants or scholarship support consistent with the foundation’s stated limits and timing preferences.

Source: Website — Mar 2026

Application Contact

Janel W French

Treasurer/ Secretary

6126236729
THE GRACO FOUNDATION 88 11TH AVE NE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55413

GRANT REQUESTS SHOULD INCLUDE A COVER LETTER, ON ORGANIZATIONAL LETTERHEAD, DESCRIBING YOUR PROGRAM AND HOW IT FITS OUR FOCUS AREAS. IN ADDITION, EACH PROPOSAL SHOULD CONTAIN: BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S HISTORY; PROGRAM OBJECTIVES; CLIENTS SERVED; BUDGET, INCLUDING PROGRAM EXPENSES AND REVENUE SOURCES; PROGRAM EVALUATION METHODS AND RESULTS; LIST OF CORPORATE AND FOUNDATION DONORS; LIST OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; COPY OF 501(C)(3) OR OTHER TAX EXEMPT CONFIRMATION; COPY OF MOST RECENT IRS FORM 990; AND COPY OF MOST RECENT AUDIT.

General Contact

Graco Foundation P.O. Box 1441 Minneapolis, MN 55440-1441

Source: Zeffy Agent — Mar 2026, IRS Filing — 2024