SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Sept. 23, 2013) – Sundt Construction, Inc.‘s Sacramento employees have selected three local nonprofit organizations to receive Sundt Foundation grants totaling $7,700 this quarter. The Sundt Foundation was established by Sundt in 1999 to give its employee-owners a means of giving back to their communities. It provides financial support to nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving the lives of disadvantaged children and adults. Most grants are made to organizations in the communities where Sundt has offices and construction projects. The Foundation is funded primarily by contributions from Sundt employees and company matching. To date, the organization has awarded more than $5 million in donations to organizations throughout California, Arizona, Texas and beyond. Here’s a closer look at the Sacramento organizations that recently received funding.
$4,700 Grant Recipient
International Mentors of Peace, Inc. (I AM PEACE) will provide mentor youth programs that offer instructions and tools for conflict resolution, character development, respect and values of service to the community.
$1,500 Grant Recipients (2)
Coaching Corps will use the funds to provide sports-based youth development by qualified coaches to low-income youth.
Love-A-Child Missions will use the funds to provide emergency shelter and recovery for homeless women and children in the Bay Area.
About The Sundt Foundation
The Sundt Foundation was established in 1999 by Sundt Construction, Inc. as a way for its employee-owners to give back to the communities in which they work. The organization is funded primarily by contributions from Sundt employees, which are matched by the company. To date, the Foundation has awarded more than $5 million in donations. Nonprofit organizations interested in applying for a grant may call 855-714-4365 or visit www.sundtfoundation.org for more information.
About Sundt
Sundt Construction, Inc. is one of the country’s largest and most respected general contractors. Known nationally for its innovative approach to construction services, the firm is currently ranked the 64th largest construction company in the United States by ENR, the industry’s principal trade magazine. The company is also ranked 22nd on ENR‘s list of Top Contractors in California.