Andersen Corporate Foundation Announces $1.2 Million in Spring 2026 Grants

The Andersen Corporate Foundation has committed over $1.2 million to 86 nonprofit organizations in its spring 2026 grant round. This cycle of Andersen Corporate Foundation grants places a strong emphasis on expanding access to safe, stable housing across the United States. Since the Foundation's founding in 1941, Andersen philanthropy has contributed over $75 million to support housing, hunger relief, and education initiatives.

Andersen's housing support impact on communities

As a leader in the building industry, Andersen recognizes that housing is foundational to the health, stability and opportunity of individuals and families. The Foundation continues to invest in organizations working across the housing industry and reflects a deep commitment to community giving and helping neighbors in need.

Key recipients of spring 2026 capital grants

As part of the $1.2 million distribution, the Foundation approved $130,000 in specific capital grants to two critical organizations:

• 360 Communities: Andersen will donate $100,000 for its Lewis House Shelter Capital Campaign, helping adults and families fleeing domestic violence.
• Our Neighbors' Place: Andersen will donate $30,000 for its Every Need, Every Neighbor Capital Campaign, helping construct a right-sized facility in River Falls, Wisconsin to address homelessness and poverty effectively.

The philosophy behind Andersen philanthropy

"Each grant round is an opportunity for us to come alongside organizations in the communities where we live and work that are responding to real, evolving needs," said Eliza Chlebeck, vice president of communications and community and vice president of the Andersen Corporate Foundation.

"Our grantmaking reflects a holistic approach, supporting everything from emergency shelter to long-term housing solutions, while also investing in the broader ecosystem that makes housing more accessible and sustainable," Chlebeck shared. "By engaging organizations across this continuum, we're working to build stronger communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive."

As part of each grant round, the Foundation works closely with employee committees across the country. This empowers local Andersen teams to direct community giving in ways they feel are most meaningful to their specific regions.

What trade programs do Andersen Corporate Foundation grants fund?

The Foundation invests in the broader housing ecosystem by funding trade education, manufacturing training and industry advocacy. In 2026, Andersen Corporate Foundation grants directed approximately $120,000 toward construction, manufacturing and skilled trades training programs.

Andersen recognizes that a strong housing ecosystem depends not only on jobs within the construction trades but also on the manufacturing workforce that produces critical building components. Support for workforce development programs helps build the skilled talent needed to design, engineer and produce high-performance products at scale.

Key trade-focused investments for community giving include:

• Summit Academy OIC
• Twin Cities R!SE
• EMERGE Community Development
• Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota
• unCommon Construction
• Urban Boatbuilders
• University of St. Thomas CNC Bootcamps
• Dakota County Technical College Foundation
• Talent Collective DSM
• New Century Careers