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Est.

1994

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

WRIGHT-HENNEPIN ELECTRIC TRUST is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. In 2024, it distributed a total of $140.6K across 43 grantees, but it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

PROVIDE FUNDS TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE PRIMARILY THE AREA SERVED BY WRIGHT-HENNEPIN COOPERATIVE ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION. PARTICIPATING MEMBERS OF WRIGHT-HENNEPIN COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION CONTRIBUTE TO THE WRIGHT-HENNEPIN ELECTRIC TRUST BY ALLOWING THEIR ENERGY BILLS TO BE ROUNDED UP TO THE NEXT WHOLE DOLLAR AMOUNT EACH MONTH. THE EXCESS OF THIS ROUNDED UP AMOUNT OVER THE ENERGY BILL IS CONTRIBUTED TO THE TRUST.
Total Funding Given
$140.6K
2024
Grantees funded
43
Multi-year grantees
72%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
15
Median 1st year grant
$5.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$5.7K
S
Sharon Glessing
Board Member
B
Brenda Moy
Board Member
R
Ronald Zachman
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WRIGHT-HENNEPIN ELECTRIC TRUST?
No. WRIGHT-HENNEPIN ELECTRIC TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WRIGHT-HENNEPIN ELECTRIC TRUST give?
WRIGHT-HENNEPIN ELECTRIC TRUST primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota and Virginia. 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 WRIGHT-HENNEPIN ELECTRIC TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WRIGHT-HENNEPIN ELECTRIC TRUST fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,704. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WRIGHT-HENNEPIN ELECTRIC TRUST make each year?
In 2024, WRIGHT-HENNEPIN ELECTRIC TRUST awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $141 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WRIGHT-HENNEPIN ELECTRIC TRUST fund recently?
In 2024, WRIGHT-HENNEPIN ELECTRIC TRUST awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include CROSS (CHRISTIANS REACHING OUT IN SOCIAL SERVICES), TRUE FRIENDS, and MARINE TOYS FOR TOTS FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WRIGHT-HENNEPIN ELECTRIC TRUST?
WRIGHT-HENNEPIN ELECTRIC TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.