How to Apply

Application Instructions for Foundation Grants

The Deluxe Corporation Foundation will consider grant proposals from qualifying nonprofit organizations that are located near communities in which Deluxe operates.

Minnesota-Based Nonprofits (Minneapolis/St. Paul Area)

Time Frame

  • Arts Organizations - Proposals are accepted each year from Feb. 1 to April 1.
  • Youth Organizations (NEW starting in 2010!) - Proposals are accepted each year from May 1 to June 30.
  • All Other Organizations - Proposals are accepted each year from Feb. 1 to Nov. 1.

First-Time Funding
If your organization has not received funding from the Deluxe Corporation Foundation in the past, please submit a letter of inquiry that describes:

  • Purpose of the organization
  • Who the organization serves (e.g., geographic region, age, demographics, etc.)
  • What type of funding is needed

Previous Funding
If your organization has received funding from the Deluxe Corporation Foundation in the past, please submit a grant proposal that includes the following supplemental materials:

  • Cover letter summarizing the purpose of the requested funds
  • Most recent 990PF (must include statements and attachments)
  • Operating budget
  • Copy of organization's most recent audit
  • Project budget (if applicable)
  • 501(c)(3) certificate
  • List of board members
  • List of other corporate funders, with dollar amounts of most recent contributions

Mail Inquiry Letters & Grant Proposals To:

Jennifer A. Anderson
Director of Foundations and Community Affairs
Deluxe Corporation Foundation
P.O. Box 64235
St. Paul, MN 55164-0235

Funding decisions are typically made within 2 - 3 months.

Nonprofits Based Outside Minnesota in Deluxe Communities

Foundation grant requests for Deluxe communities outside of Minnesota are reviewed by a contributions committee. We recommend that nonprofit representatives contact the Deluxe Corporation Foundation office to find the Foundation representative in your area and to confirm eligibility for grant consideration.

Pamela Bridger
Foundation and Community Affairs Administrator
651-787-5124
pam.bridger@deluxe.com

Time Frame
Proposals are accepted each year from February 1 to October 1.

Proposal Requirements
Please submit a grant proposal that includes the following:

  • Cover letter summarizing the purpose of the requested funds
  • Most recent 990PF (must include statements and attachments)
  • Operating budget
  • Copy of organization's most recent audit
  • Project budget (if applicable)
  • 501(c)(3) certificate
  • List of board members
  • List of other corporate funders, with dollar amounts of most recent contributions