Andersen Corporate Foundation Announces $743,000 in grants to 69 Nonprofits in Fall 2026

Since 1941, the Andersen Corporate Foundation has contributed over $75 million to support worthy causes.

The Andersen Corporate Foundation has committed $743,000 in its fall 2026 grant round to 69 nonprofit organizations across the country, supporting housing, hunger relief and trades education in communities where Andersen employees live and work.

Housing continues to be a significant focus, including two $100,000 multiyear capital commitments to Ain Dah Yung (Our Home) Center and Women’s Advocates for major housing projects in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Along with grantee Turningpoint for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence in western Wisconsin, these organizations are examples of nonprofits the company supports that demonstrate different approaches to a shared challenge: helping people find safety, stability and a path forward through housing.

“A safe, stable home is more than a place to live. It’s a place to build independence, find safety and begin a new chapter. These nonprofit organizations understand the different paths people take to get there. We’re proud to support their work and help create more opportunities for people to move forward in the communities we call home.”

Eliza Chlebeck, Andersen Vice President of Communications and Community and Vice President of the Andersen Corporate Foundation

Why does Andersen support housing stability?

As a leader in the building industry, Andersen understands that a safe, stable and affordable home can help create a foundation for wellbeing and opportunity. Because housing needs differ by person and community, Andersen helps support organizations working across the housing continuum — from homelessness prevention and emergency shelter to transitional and supportive housing — and efforts to help create and preserve affordable homes.

How are nonprofits creating pathways to housing stability?

Ain Dah Yung Center creates a place to belong

Ain Dah Yung means “our home” in Ojibwe, an idea that extends beyond providing a place to stay. A $100,000 multiyear capital commitment from the Andersen Corporate Foundation will support the St. Paul organization’s campaign to replace its Beverley A. Benjamin Youth Lodge, a transitional living program for American Indian youth ages 16 to 21.

The planned 4,400-square-foot Youth Lodge will replace an aging, approximately 2,100-square-foot facility and provide individual bedrooms, full accessibility, and more space for programming and independent-living skill building.

The organization pairs housing with culturally grounded programming and enables young people to find stability and prepare for adulthood. 

“Our youth should be able to walk into a space that embraces them physically, mentally and culturally.” 

Sheri Riemers, CEO of Ain Dah Yung Center

Women’s Advocates creates safer housing options for victim-survivors

A second $100,000 multiyear capital commitment will support Women’s Advocates as the organization expands emergency housing for victim-survivors of domestic violence.

The new apartment-based shelter is expected to increase emergency shelter beds by 56% for victim-survivors in St. Paul. Once fully operational, Women’s Advocates projects its two shelters will support more than 500 victim-survivors annually.

The new shelter is being designed with input from the organization’s Survivor Advisory Council, a group of former program participants whose lived experiences have helped shape decisions ranging from private apartment-style spaces to flexible layouts for families and the ability for residents to bring their pets. The goal is to give residents greater privacy and independence while maintaining access to around-the-clock support. 

“What’s most important is choice. It’s having renewed agency and being able to make choices for yourself as your own person.” 

Kelly Turpin, Director of Development and Communications at Women’s Advocates

Turningpoint for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence helps people move toward permanent housing

Turningpoint for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence serves Pierce and St. Croix counties in western Wisconsin, a primarily rural service area where residents have no public transportation between communities and affordable housing is limited. Those challenges can become even greater for victim-survivors who may also be experiencing financial abuse or lack reliable transportation.

A $10,000 Andersen Corporate Foundation grant supports housing support and services that help people move from immediate crisis toward longer-term stability.

Along with a 21-bed emergency shelter in River Falls, Wisconsin, Turningpoint for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence provides Rapid Re-Housing services including rental assistance, security deposits, utilities, transportation and case management. Case managers also work with area landlords and help clients build job skills, budgets and other tools needed to eventually maintain housing independently.

“You have that time to decompress. You can focus on being a parent. You can focus on just the basic needs of your family and not be in that high level of stress all the time. You have support and help so that you can be successful for the long term.” 

Amy Berg, Development Director at Turningpoint for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence

How does the Andersen Corporate Foundation support communities?

The Andersen Corporate Foundation focuses on grantmaking in three primary areas: housing, hunger relief and trades education, with an emphasis on manufacturing and construction trades.

Through grants and building ongoing relationships with local nonprofits, the Foundation helps support organizations working to address local needs and expand opportunities in communities where Andersen employees live and work.

Learn more about Andersen’s longstanding commitment to philanthropy. 

Frequently asked questions about Andersen Corporate Foundation grants

Posted: November 12, 2026