Grants and Contributions
Scholarships
Support of education of youth has always been a high priority for the J.A. Wedum Foundation. We are proud to have supported the following higher educational institutions, high schools, organizations, and Foundations through scholarships and scholarship endowments:
- University of Minnesota Centennial Scholars
- University of Minnesota
- University of Minnesota – Duluth
- St. Cloud State University
- Alexandria Area Community Foundation
- Dickinson State University Foundation
- University of Wisconsin – Lacrosse
- Community Giving (Law enforcement scholarships)
- University of Idaho
- Summit Academy
- Dunwoody College of Technology
- Fergus Falls College Foundation
- Alexandria High School
- Buffalo High School
- Brooten Belgrade Elrosa High School
- Chaska High School
- Judson High School
- Parkers Prairie High School
- West Central Area Schools
- Shattuck – St. Mary’s
Grants and Contributions
Scholarships remain the highest priority for the J.A. Wedum Foundation, however other grants to worthy causes are considered on an annual basis. Grants are given for capital needs of various dollar amounts. Some of the larger grants the Foundation has funded in the last 10 years include:
Allina Foundation – J.A. Wedum Hospice House
Alexandria YMCA Childcare Center
City of Rochester – Cascade Lake Park
Feeding our Community Partners
Greater St. Cloud Public Safety
Honor Flight Minnesota
Knute Nelson – YMCA Childcare Center
Lone Tree Bible Camp
Lutheran Social Service
Norway House
Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge
Pinkyswear