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U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray Foundation Grants $472,965 to Nonprofit Organizations
Business Wire, Sept 14, 2000
Business Editors
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 14, 2000
During their meeting on Wednesday, September 6, directors of the U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray Foundation approved 63 grants totaling $472,965 for nonprofit organizations. The foundation supports efforts to effect long-term improvement in the lives of socio-economically disadvantaged families in the communities where U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray does business.
"We're happy to share our company resources with our communities," said Teresa Bonner, vice president of the U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray Foundation. "The organizations receiving grants are making a real difference in the lives of thousands of families in Minnesota and throughout our communities."
Of the grants approved, 40 were general operating grants, 19 were capital grants and four were project grants. A complete grant list is attached.
The U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray Foundation operates charitable giving programs on behalf of U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray and U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray Ventures. Nonprofit organizations interested in applying for U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray Foundation support can find grant making guidelines on the company's Web site at www.piperjaffray.com.
U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray, a subsidiary of Minneapolis-based U.S. Bancorp, provides a full range of investment products and services to individuals, institutions and businesses. Founded in 1895, the company has grown to become the 11th largest brokerage in the nation with more than 100 retail offices in 18 Midwest, Mountain, Southwest and Pacific states. U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray is the leading municipal bond underwriter in the nation, according to Thompson Financial. The firm also has a national reputation for its expertise in debt and equity financing for growth companies. The U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray Foundation and U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray dedicate a meaningful percentage of pretax income to civic and charitable community purposes. U.S. Bancorp offers a comprehensive range of financial solutions through U.S. Bank, First American Asset Management, the Libra Division of U.S. Bancorp Investments and U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray. For more information, visit our Web site at www.piperjaffray.com.
Nondeposit investment products are not insured by the FDIC, are not deposits or other obligations of or guaranteed by U.S. Bank National Association or its affiliates, and involve investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested. Securities products and services are offered through U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray Inc., member SIPC and NYSE, Inc., a subsidiary of U.S. Bancorp.
U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray Foundation
63 Grants Approved Sept. 6, 2000, Totaling $472,965
General Operating Support Grants
AccountAbility Minnesota Minneapolis $1,000.00
American Composers Forum St. Paul, Minn. $1,000.00
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Greater
Minneapolis Minneapolis $10,000.00
Children's Defense Fund/Minnesota St. Paul, Minn. $3,000.00
Chrysalis, A Center for Women Minneapolis $2,000.00
Cornerstone Bloomington, Minn. $2,000.00
Family & Children's Service Minneapolis $5,000.00
Friends of Saint Stephen's Church Minneapolis $2,500.00
Greater Minneapolis Council of
Churches Minneapolis $12,000.00
Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery Golden Valley, Minn. $3,000.00
Guthrie Theatre Minneapolis $7,000.00
Kinship of Greater Minneapolis Minneapolis $1,000.00
Lifetrack Resources St. Paul, Minn. $2,500.00
Lifeworks Services, Inc. Mendota Heights, Minn. $1,000.00
MAP for Non Profits St. Paul, Minn. $1,000.00
Meld Minneapolis $3,000.00
Minneapolis Urban League Minneapolis $4,000.00
Minneapolis Youth Diversion Program Minneapolis $2,000.00
Minnesota Academic Excellence
Foundation Roseville, Minn. $1,000.00
Minnesota Children's Museum St. Paul, Minn. $3,500.00
Minnesota Institute for Talented
Youth St. Paul, Minn. $500.00
Minnesota Zoo Apple Valley, Minn. $1,000.00
Minnetonka Center for the Arts Wayzata, Minn. $3,000.00
Pillsbury Neighborhood Services Minneapolis $5,000.00
Plymouth Music Series Minneapolis $2,500.00
Project for Pride in Living, Inc. Minneapolis $6,000.00
Resource, Inc. Minneapolis $3,000.00
St. Paul Youth Services St. Paul, Minn. $3,000.00
Resources for Child Caring St. Paul, Minn. $3,000.00
Stepping Stone Theatre St. Paul, Minn. $4,000.00
Storefront/Youth Action Richfield, Minn. $3,000.00
Summit Academy OIC Minneapolis $5,000.00
United Way of Minneapolis Area Minneapolis $90,000.00
United Way of the St. Paul Area St. Paul, Minn. $30,000.00
Urban Ventures Leadership Foundation Minneapolis $3,000.00
Washburn Child Guidance Center Minneapolis $5,000.00
WomenVenture Golden Valley, Minn. $5,000.00
YMCA of Metropolitan Minneapolis Minneapolis $3,000.00
Youthcare Minneapolis $4,000.00
YWCA of Minneapolis Minneapolis $5,000.00
Total General Operating Grants
$251,500.00
Capital Grants
Child Care Resource & Referral, Inc. Rochester, Minn. $5,000.00
Chrysalis, A Center for Woman Minneapolis $10,000.00
Crowden School and Community Music
Center Berkeley, Calif. $15,000.00
Fergus Falls Area Family YMCA Fergus Falls, Minn. $5,000.00
Hartley Nature Center Duluth, Minn. $5,000.00
Illusion Theater Minneapolis $10,000.00
Jewish Family and Children's Service
of Minneapolis Minnetonka, Minn. $5,000.00
Kenosha Public Museum Kenosha, Wis. $5,000.00
Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity Brainerd, Minn. $5,000.00
Minnesota Program Development, Inc. Duluth, Minn. $5,000.00
Minnetonka Center for the Arts Minnetonka, Minn. $10,000.00
Pacer Center Minneapolis $20,000.00
People Serving People, Inc. Minneapolis $40,000.00
Pillsbury Neighborhood Services Minneapolis $10,000.00
Playwright's Center Minneapolis $5,000.00
Rochester Art Center Minneapolis $20,000.00
The Idaho Food Bank Boise, Idaho $12,500.00
YMCA of Greater Kansas City Kansas City, Mo. $10,000.00
Zoomontana Billings, Mont. $5,000.00
Total Capital Grants
$202,500.00
Project Grants
Bayaud Industries, Inc. Denver $5,000.00
Crisis Nursery, Inc. Phoenix $5,000.00
East Metro Women's Council White Bear Lake, Minn. $3,965.00
Episcopal Community Services Minneapolis $5,000.00
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Total Project Grants $18,965.00
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Grand Total $472,965.00
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