The economy may be down, but giving is up this quarter at The Sundt Foundation. It awarded more than $158,000 in grants to approximately 50 non-profit organizations in its most recent round of grant-giving. That’s up approximately 10 percent over what was given in the previous quarter.
The Foundation’s board of directors approved the grants, which were recommended by local grant review committees made up of Sundt employees. Approximately 100 non-profits applied for grants this quarter. Most of them serve disadvantaged children and families.
The photo on the right shows a check for $2,500 being given to a representative of the Emilio Nares Foundation in San Diego. The funds will support the organization’s “Ride with Emilio” program, which ensures that low-income children with cancer are able to access treatment in accordance with their treatment plan. The goal of the program is to increase survivorship, improve quality of life, and decrease hospital expenses stemming from inadequate treatment.
The Sundt Foundation raises money primarily through contributions from Sundt employees, which are then matched dollar-for-dollar by the company. Since its inception in 1999 the Foundation has made grants totaling more than $5 million to hundreds of worthy organizations. Most grants are awarded in communities where Sundt has an established office. Employees can also direct their donations to charitable organizations that benefit members of the military and their families.