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2021 ANNUAL REPORTDonaldson FoundationSupporting EducationStrengthening Our Communities2021 ANNUAL REPORT1
A Message FromTHE FOUNDATIONUnparalleled Commitment in Uncertain TimesAt Donaldson, our employees’ dedication to helping each other and our communities is ingrainedin our culture. While the world still contends with an uncertain environment largely due to theCOVID-19 pandemic, this dedication remains unwavering. Working together as One Donaldson, wemade a difference in our communities in ways big and small – from hand-sewing masks, to hostingon-site vaccination clinics for employees, to donating funds to help victims of the devastatingflooding in Europe.The Donaldson Foundation, led by committed employee volunteer board members – many workingin new ways, in new places – remained focused on positively impacting our communities througheducation. For 55 years, the Foundation has served as Donaldson’s main philanthropic vehicleconcentrating on: Supporting education initiatives for those with little or no access to essential learningresources and opportunities. Providing matching grants to educational institutions. Providing scholarships for post-secondary education. Partnering with our plant communities to address and support local educational efforts.During fiscal year 2021, the Donaldson Foundation distributed a total of 1.2 million to nonprofitorganizations with the majority directed to meeting educational needs, with one notableexception – for the second year in a row, the Foundation contributed 100,000 to humanitarianaid organization Direct Relief for global COVID-19 medical response and treatment efforts. We areproud of the Donaldson Foundation board, the generations of Donaldson employees and retirees,and our company leadership for rising to the challenge and redoubling our commitment to making adifference in our communities and the world.2DONALDSON FOUNDATION
OverviewSupporting Equal Access to EducationOrganizational GrantsThe Donaldson Foundation provides funding to nonprofit organizations andprograms that further educational initiatives for students of all ages. Throughgrants, the Foundation strives to provide equitable access to STEM (Science,Technology, Engineering and Math) education to increase youth engagementand opportunities in these areas of study.United WayThe Foundation’s initiative to support communities where Donaldson employeeslive and work is also realized through contributions to United Way through anemployee match program.ScholarshipsDonaldson Foundation scholarships have assisted thousands of students intheir post-secondary schooling since the program was established in 1981.Administered by Scholarship America, the program provides scholarships tochildren of Donaldson employees enrolled in accredited two- or four-year postsecondary institutions. The amount awarded is based on academic achievement,leadership and participation within school and the community, as well asfinancial need. The scholarship can range from 2,000 to 3,000, and may berenewed for up to three additional years.Matching GiftsEach year the Foundation makes contributions to eligible educational institutionsequal to the amount donated by a Donaldson employee. Gifts are typicallymatched in any amount from 25 up to 1,000.SpotlightAdvancing STEM with Hands-on Learning OpportunitiesDonaldson’s Baldwin, Wisconsin, manufacturing facility presented a 15,600check to local Hudson High School on behalf of the Donaldson Foundation.The grant will fund the completion of the school’s metals program equipmentupgrade, and will be used to purchase modern, advanced equipment for themetals classroom, including four welders, a pedestal grinder and ten weldinghelmets, replacing decades-old equipment.2021 ANNUAL REPORT3
At a Glance9%53% 25%DIRECT RELIEFCOVID-19 Disaster Relief Grant1.2 million EducationalGivingin Fiscal Year 20218%63%K–12Pre-K15%Post-Secondary4DONALDSON FOUNDATION14%Adult Learner8%1%SCHOLARSHIPSINTERNATIONALGIVINGUNITED WAYMATCHINGGIFTSGRANTS4%During fiscal year 2021, the Donaldson Foundation distributed 1.2 million in grants andmatching gifts to nonprofit organizations, including our annual corporate United Waycampaign fundraising and match, funding to Direct Relief for COVID-19 relief, and the ScholarshipAmerica program.
Plant CommunitiesDonaldson financially supports education needs in U.S. communities where weaignmpCayahave manufacturing and distribution locations. Grants in fiscal year 2021 totaledG rants 181,446, and were distributed to the following organizations:Commun it y 51,449 UnitedWStrengthening our Plant Cities 12 9,99la7PntBoys & Girls Club of Portage County (Stevens Point, WI)Senior Adults for Greater Education (Ivyland, PA)Ellsworth Community School District (Baldwin, WI)St. John the Baptist School (Valencia, CA)Family Resource Center St. Croix Valley (Baldwin, WI)St. Louis Learning Disabilities Assoc. (Chesterfield, MO)Greene LEAF (Greeneville, TN)United Way of Clinton County (Frankfort, IN)Hudson High School (Baldwin, WI)United Way of Greene County (Greeneville, TN)Jessamine Early Learning Village (Nicholasville, KY)United Way of Lee County (Dixon, IL)Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa (Waterloo, IA)United Way of Portage County (Stevens Point, WI)Junior Achievement of the Heartland (Dixon, IL)United Way of St. Croix Valley (Baldwin, WI)Rock Falls Elementary School (Dixon, IL)Our Greeneville, Tennessee, plant partnered with the Foundation tomake a 14,986 grant to Greene County Schools to purchase 72 computers.SpotlightSupporting Educational Initiatives Around the GlobeFounded in Minnesota, Donaldson has been a proud member of the Twin Citiescommunity for over 105 years. While the Donaldson Foundation initially focusedon providing grants to U.S.-based educational initiatives, today internationalgrant-making is an increasingly important aspect of the funding process. In2021, one of the international grantees that received funding was the Hand toHand Foundation. Hand to Hand provides free preschool and scholarships tochildren living in extreme poverty in Pattaya, Thailand. An 11,000 grant wasawarded to the organization, which provided free preschool to 46 children andscholarships to 84 older children, making it possible for them to attend school.2021 ANNUAL REPORT5
United WayHelping Our Neighbors in NeedDonaldson U.S. employees and retirees, along with the Foundation, provide significant support to communitieswhere we live and work through contributions to the United Way . The United Way campaign is the company’ssingle largest community outreach effort. 301kTotalGivingDonaldson United Way CampaignsThrough an employee matching gift program to United Way, theFoundation and past and present Donaldson employees donated overhalf a million dollars to United Way programs in fiscal year 2021, ofwhich the Foundation contributed 301,449.United Way Donaldson Plant Campaigns 51,449 250,000 301,449 Total GivingUnited Way Corporate CampaignSupporting STEM and a More Sustainable FutureThe Foundation awarded a grant to Iowa State University’s PrISUmSolar Car Club. Club students work toward building a practical solarcar and strive to inspire future generations to pursue their passionsthrough education. PrISUm members are given opportunities togain valuable scientific, technical, engineering, mathematics, andteamwork skills, and bring the car to various community events,highlighting the importance of STEM and renewable resources.Photo courtesy of PrISUm Car Club6DONALDSON FOUNDATION
Providing COVID-19 Relief 100kGrantThe Donaldson Foundation typically awards an annual 100,000 grant to helpfurther educational initiatives in U.S. cities where our employees live and work.And the 100k Challenge awardee is determined by vote from all DonaldsonU.S. employees.However, due to the continued global coronavirus crisis, the 100k Challengefunds were again redirected to nonprofit Direct Relief in support of globalcoronavirus medical response and treatment efforts. This second 100,000foundation grant will help the humanitarian organization provide equipmentand resources to medical professionals on the front lines who protect theworld’s most vulnerable people.Direct Relief coordinates with public health authorities, nonprofit organizationsand businesses in the U.S. and globally to provide personal protectiveequipment, essential medical items, and emergency funding to health workersand organizations responding to the coronavirus pandemic. We thank DirectRelief for their vital work.2021 ANNUAL REPORT7
OrganizationsSupported in Fiscal Year 2021The Donaldson Foundation approved 56 Twin Cities and plant-area organizations to receive grantdonations and scholarships in fiscal year 2021. In addition, many Donaldson employees contributed their time, moneyand talent in support of these and other great organizations. This level of dedication exemplifies a key Donaldsonprinciple: to enrich our communities and make a positive impact on our world.UNITED WAY PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS360 CommunitiesAugsburg CollegeBreakthrough Twin CitiesCatholic CharitiesCLUESEMERGE Community DevelopmentGoodwill-Easter Seals MNNeighborhood HouseSimpson Housing ServicesSouthside Family Nurturing CenterSummit AcademyThe Family PartnershipWay to GrowYMCAORGANIZATIONSBestPrepBig Brothers Big Sisters Twin CitiesBoys & Girls Club of Portage CountyCollege PossibleCristo Rey Jesuit High SchoolDivision of Indian WorkDress for Success Twin CitiesDunwoody College of TechnologyEllsworth Community School DistrictFamily Resource Center St. Croix ValleyGenesys WorksGirl Scouts of Minnesota and WisconsinGreene LEAFHudson High SchoolJunior Achievement of Eastern IowaJunior Achievement of the HeartlandJunior Achievement of the Upper MidwestJessamine Early Learning VillageJoyce PreschoolMinnesota Council on Economic EducationMinnesota Independence College & CommunityNormandale Community CollegePacer CenterPillsbury United Communities - Full CycleRock Falls Elementary SchoolScience BuddiesScience Museum of MinnesotaScience from ScientistsSenior Adults for Greater EducationSt. John the Baptist SchoolSt. Louis Learning Disabilities Assoc.The Free Book BuggieThe Works MuseumUnited Way of Greene CountyUrban VenturesWallin Education PartnersSPONSORSHIPSAuburn University - Vex RoboticsIowa State Formula SAEIowa State University - PrISUm Solar CarJunior Achievement Virtual Career FairRichfield Public Schools - Club de RoboticaUniversity of Minnesota - Rocket TeamApplying for an Organizational GrantThe Donaldson Foundation invites grant applications that are educational in nature. The Foundation limits its support tolocal or regional nonprofit organizations in those communities where Donaldson employees live and work.Grant recipients must qualify for tax exemption by the IRS. The completion of the Minnesota Common Grant Applicationis preferred and proof of tax exemption status is required. Applications are evaluated for the following criteria: Educational focusDegree of need for those benefitedImpactSustainabilityConnection to Donaldson communitiesGrant applications that focus on impactful programs are preferred over funding requests for general operating expenses.Typical grant awards range from 5,000 to 20,000.DONALDSON FOUNDATIONSUPPORTING EDUCATION.STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITIES.For more information, please visit Donaldson.com or contact us at:8The Donaldson FoundationPO Box 1299, MS 100Minneapolis, MN 55440DONALDSON r 2021
leadership and participation within school and the community, as well as financial need. The scholarship can range from 2,000 to 3,000, and may be . Junior Achievement of the Heartland (Dixon, IL) Rock Falls Elementary School (Dixon, IL) . Minnesota Independence College & Community Normandale Community College Pacer Center Pillsbury .
