Menasha Corporation | Grant Seekers

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Information for grant seekers

The guidelines presented here give grant seekers the information to apply for a grant from Menasha Corporation Foundation. The Foundation operates without discrimination as to age, race, religion, sex, or national origin in the consideration of grant requests. The Foundation Board of Directors evaluates appeals and ensures fair consideration of all requests.

History

Founded in 1953, Menasha Corporation Foundation is an independent philanthropic organization that is funded each year by a percentage of Menasha Corporation’s pretax earnings.

Mission

To lead and guide Menasha Corporation’s philanthropic activities with special consideration given to communities in which it operates, thereby fulfilling the vision of the corporation’s founder, Elisha D. Smith.

Eligibility

Nonprofit organizations with a tax-exempt status under Section 170(c) or 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code are eligible for grants from Menasha Corporation Foundation.

The Foundation provides support for projects and programs in the following areas:

Community Betterment

Educated Society

Environmental Sustainability
Safe and Healthy Citizens

In addition, the Foundation:

Favors projects that are not funded by public tax dollars.

Gives preference to communities in which Menasha Corporation maintains businesses and the state of Wisconsin. This is in light of the Corporation’s emphasis on decentralization and the Foundation’s deep roots in the Fox Cities and Wisconsin.

Considers requests from religious organizations and institutions only when the resulting impact of the project is nondenominational.

Favors supporting the operating needs/programs of qualified organizations.

Favors organizations in which a Menasha Corporation employee volunteers or is involved.

Deadlines

Board meetings are held quarterly each year in March, June, September, and December. Grant applications must be submitted and received on or before the first of the month prior to these Board meetings (February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1).

How to apply for a grant.

Familiarize yourself with Menasha Corporation Foundation’s Mission and focus areas including support preferences listed above.
Select either a Grant Application or Sponsorship Application link below to submit your request.