We value community. Our mission is to connect with our communities to
support young minds, invest in our current and future workforce, create vibrant
culture and vital communities, improve health and human services, and protect our
natural resources.
Our Priorities
We focus our resources on the communities where we work and live. Our funds are
for innovative projects and programs that create measurable impacts in our areas
of emphasis.
Collaborative efforts and initiatives that fit more than one of our areas of
emphasis will receive greater consideration for funding.
- Education, especially early childhood education initiatives and programs
that support schools of higher learning with special interest in curricula and
capital improvements in the study of business, political science, economics,
engineering, and natural/physical sciences as they relate to the energy and
industrial industries.
- Health and Human Services, including initiatives and programs that
help individuals and families struggling with daily living challenges, including
hunger, poverty, domestic violence, homelessness, and disabilities.
- Community, Civic, and Cultural Development, programs and projects
that focus on local, regional, or statewide economic and cultural development,
including efforts that increase awareness of culture and the arts and encourage
their growth, particularly for regions or populations that would otherwise be
unable to participate.
- Environment, programs that emphasize sustainability, preservation, environmental education,
and stewardship of our land, water, and air with an emphasis on collaborative programs that
strengthen ties between businesses and communities.
Application Information
To apply for Otter Tail Corporation Foundation funds (501(c)(3) organizations
only)
- Your application must include all the below criteria when submitted for
consideration:
To apply for Charity Choice and Higher Education funds (employees and board members
only)
To submit your application or for more information about the Otter Tail Corporation Foundation, email foundation@ottertail.com
Annual Report
2020 Otter Tail Corporation Foundation Annual Report
2019 Otter Tail Corporation Foundation Annual Report
