SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Dec. 18, 2015) – Sundt Construction, Inc.‘s Northern California employees have selected three local nonprofit organizations to receive Sundt Foundation grants totaling $11,000 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 $7 million in donations to organizations throughout California, Arizona, Texas and beyond.
$5,000 Grant Recipient
True North Project empowers and inspires emancipating foster youth to achieve their fullest potential by providing long-term, sustainable connections to community allies and local programs.
$3,000 Grant Recipients (2)
The GreenHouse offers after-school mentoring, tutoring, spiritual development and leadership development for under-resourced youth in one of Sacramento’s poorest neighborhoods.
School of Arts and Culture at MHP offers afterschool sessions in visual and performing arts that embrace all cultures, while exploring the artistic traditions, cultural history and contemporary creative expression of Mexican arts.
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 $7 million in donations. Nonprofit organizations interested in applying for a grant may call (855) 714-4365 or visit www.sundt.com/community-industry/sundt-foundation/ for more information.
About Sundt
Sundt Construction Inc. (www.sundt.com) is one of the country’s largest and most respected general contractors. Celebrating its 125th anniversary this year, the firm is known nationally for its innovative approach to construction services. Sundt currently is ranked the 75th largest construction company in the United States by ENR, the industry’s principal trade magazine. The company is also ranked 24th on ENR‘s list of Top Contractors in California.