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Est.

1983

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Dakota County Technical College Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on supporting educational initiatives in Minnesota. With a grantmaking scale of $146.3K distributed among four grantees in 2025, the foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, granting funds by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in applying can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

UTILIZE BOARD STRENGTHS AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS TO INFLUENCE DCTC IN MAINTAINING RELEVANCY & ATTRACTING & RETAINING STUDENTS WHILE SUPPORTING THEIR RESOURCE & FINANCIAL NEEDS OF CURRENT AND FUTURE STUDENTS IN A MEANINGFUL & SUSTAINABLE WAY.
Total Funding Given
$146.3K
2025
Grantees funded
4
Multi-year grantees
25%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
2
Median 1st year grant
$11.9K
Median 2nd year grant
$7.3K
S
Stephen Engel
Board Member
S
Scott Kadrlik
Board Member
J
Jeannette Appold
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DAKOTA COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOUNDATION?
No. DAKOTA COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DAKOTA COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOUNDATION give?
DAKOTA COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are DAKOTA COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DAKOTA COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $12 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DAKOTA COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, DAKOTA COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOUNDATION awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $146 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DAKOTA COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, DAKOTA COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 4 grantees. Recent grantees include INVER HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION, DISTRICT 196 FOUNDATION INCORPORATED, and THE EAGAN FOUNDATION INCORPORATED. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DAKOTA COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOUNDATION?
DAKOTA COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.