The Huelsmann Foundation

AMERICAN BIRKEBEINER SKI FOUNDATION GRANT #2

NEW REQUEST IS FOR THE BIRKIE OUTREACH SOUTHERN TRAIL VENUE. FOCUS WILL BE YOUTHS FROM NW WISCONSIN AND CHILDREN FROM LA COURTE OREILLES NATIVE AMERICAN RESERVATION.

10527 MAIN STREET - HAYWARD - WI 54843 • 2023

BISHOP MANOGUE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

SEEKS FUNDING TO UPDATE AND UPGRADE THE PHYSICAL LEARNING SPACE DEDICATED TO THE KNOWLEDGE CENTER/MULTIFUNCTIONAL STUDENT COMMONS SPACE. THE INTENTION FOR THIS SPACE IS TO BE THE MOST STUDENT-FRIENDLY SPACE ON CAMPUS, EQUIPPED WITH COLLABORATIVE FURNITURE, CHARGING STATIONS AND MORE. THE ENHANCED SPACE WILL PROVIDE AN ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS TO DELVE INTO AND EXPLORE THEIR ACADEMIC, SPIRITUAL AND SOCIAL INTERESTS.

110 BISHOP MANOGUE DR - RENO - NV 89511 • 2023

CARPENTER ST CROIX VALLEY NATURE CENTER

TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR NATURE EXPLORATION AND SCIENCE-BASED ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION TO THE STILLWATER COMMUNITY. EXTERNAL FUNDING KEEPS PROGRAMMING FREE OR LOW COST TO ENSURE ACCESS FOR ALL.

12805 ST CROIX TRAIL SOUTH - HASTINGS - MN 55033 • 2023

CENTRAL CROSS COUNTRY SKIING

GRANT FOCUSES ON CONSTRUCTION OF THE TRAILHEAD BUILDING, WHICH WILL SERVE AS A RECREATIONAL AND SOCIAL COMMUNITY CENTER AND INCLUDE A HOMELIKE GATHERING SPACE, RESTROOMS, AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE. THE TRAILHEAD BUILDING WILL PROVIDE YOUTH WITH THE NECESSARY AMENITIES TO SUPPORT A POSITIVE EXPERIANCE FROM OUTDOOR RECREATION AND OFFER INDOOR SPACE.

718 POST RD SUITE F - MADISON - WI 53713 • 2023

COMMUNITY THREAD

THRIVE AT COMMUNITY THREAD PROGRAM: WAS LAUNCHED IN APRIL OF 2022 AS AN EVOLUTION OF THE EXISTING CHORE SERVICES AND TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM OFFERS A SET OF MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS INCLUDING DIRECT SUPPORT SERVICES, RESOURCES, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES. THE GOALS OF THRIVE AT COMMUNITY THREAD ARE TO ENSURE ADULTS IN THE COMMUNITY CAN MAINTAIN THEIR RIGHT OF CHOICE, AGE IN PLACE, AND CONTINUE TO LEAD MEANINGFUL AND FULFILLING LIVES.

2300 ORLEANS ST W - STILLWATER - MN 55082 • 2023

ST MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH

THIS APPLICATION OUTLINES AN ADDITIONAL REQUEST OF $125,000 TO FUND NEW SOLID WOOD PEWS WITH PADDED KNEELERS, AS PART OF THE ST. MARY'S RENOVATION PROJECT. THE HUELSMANN FOUNDATION GENEROUSLY FUNDED AT THE $250,000 LEVEL LAST YEAR. THE RATIONALE FOR THIS REQUEST IS BASED ON UNFORESEEN COSTS IN THE DISCOVERY PHASE WITH CONTRACTORS INSPECTING AND BIDDING ON THE WORK TO BE COMPLETED.SINCE THE LAST UPDATE TO THE FOUNDATION, THERE ARE NEW STRUCTURAL NEEDS THAT REQUIRE REINFORCEMENT OF THE FLOOR, REGARDLESS OF WHAT MATERIALS WE DECIDE TO USE. ALSO, THE INITIAL PLAN WAS TO KEEP AND REFINISH THE EXISTING PEWS. HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT SOLID WOOD, BUT RATHER VENEER. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT IT IS MORE COST EFFECTIVE FOR US TO PURCHASE NEW SOLID WOOD PEWS. THE TOTAL COST OF FOR NEW SOLID WOOD PEWS WITH PADDED KNEELERS IS $125,000.

423 SOUTH FIFTH STREET - STILLWATER - MN 55082 • 2023

STILLWATER AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

FOR FOUNDATIONAL READING AND DYSLEXIA SUPPORT. REQUESTING FUNDING FROM THE HUELSMANN FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT CONTINUED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF STILLWATER TEACHERS IN THE LANGUAGE ESSENTIALS FOR TEACHERS OF READING AND SPELLING (LETRS), AN INTENSIVE TRAINING IN THE SCIENCE OF READING, DYSLEXIA, AND RESEARCH-BASED INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY FOR TEACHING READING. THESE EFFORTS WILL RESULT IN INCREASED ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY AND INSTITUTIONAL KNOWLEDGE AROUND EFFECTIVE LITERACY INSTRUCTION AND DYSLEXIA AWARENESS.

1875 SOUTH GREELEY STREET - STILLWATER - MN 55082 • 2023

STILLWATER LIBRARY FOUNDATION

$15K TO SPONSOR "LIGHT A SPARK" FUNDRAISER (OR "FOR THE LOVE OF THE LIBRARY" VIRTUAL EVENT IF COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS ARE STILL IN PLACE) AND $20K FOR STILLWATER PUBLIC LIBRARY'S UPGRADE OF THE LIBRARY SIGNAGE

224 THIRD STREET NORTH - STILLWATER - MN 55082 • 2023

THE PARTNERSHIP PLAN

TO ENHACE AND GROW THE DESIGN & MAKE PROGRAM AT THE TWO STILLWATER MIDDLE SCHOOLS

1875 SOUTH GREELEY STREET - STILLWATER - MN 55082 • 2023