Frequently Asked Questions
What does GHR fund?
GHR funds our partners’ groundbreaking pursuits to: prevent Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias; cultivate a vibrant, inclusive global Catholic Church in service to those most marginalized; and provide access to financial empowerment and educational excellence in the foundation’s hometown of Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN.
Given our strategic focus this means GHR Foundation cannot support many worthwhile projects outside our program areas. GHR does not generally support:
For more information on GHR's funding priorities, feel free to review our programs.
How do I apply for a grant?
GHR Foundation takes action through partnership. Given our targeted focus GHR does not accept unsolicited grant requests, but rather proactively identifies the partners with whom we work.
If and when GHR Foundation staff determines a grant is strategically valuable, we will provide detailed instructions for submitting a proposal. If you are interested in partnering or sharing resources on GHR-funded issues, please contact us.
Do you accept unsolicited grant requests?
GHR works to respond to the needs of our communities in Minneapolis and around the world, with our focus on existing partners and individuals they serve. Unfortunately, that means we are unable to fund many extremely worthwhile efforts. While opportunities for partnership may be reviewed by GHR staff, we are unable to respond to every unsolicited request. If you are interested in sharing resources on a GHR-funded issue, please contact us.
Do you fund international organizations?
Yes. GHR Foundation works with accredited non-profit organizations and partners around the world to ensure global evidence-based and locally-relevant solutions.
Does GHR accept donations?
GHR is a private, family philanthropy that does not generally accept external contributions. However, if you are interested in partnering on a GHR-funded issue, please contact us.
How can we partner with GHR?
GHR Foundation recognizes partnership is a powerful resource for good. We partner with issue experts, like-minded donors and local leaders to both design and implement innovative solutions. If you are interested in sharing research, scaling an approach or collaborating to produce meaningful change, please contact us.
Who founded GHR Foundation?
GHR Foundation was started in 1965 by Gerald ‘Gerry’ and Henrietta ‘Hanky’ Rauenhorst, founders of the Opus companies, pioneers of the design-build approach to construction. Learn more about the history and legacy of the Foundation.
What is the relationship between GHR and Opus?
While GHR was created by Opus founders Gerry and Hanky Rauenhorst and draws inspiration from their design-build legacy, GHR now operates as private philanthropy independent of The Opus Group.
What is GHR's connection to the Catholic Church?
GHR Foundation is an independent, private family philanthropy, not allied with any institution, but we apply universal Catholic values to create models for change, and we see faith as a powerful resource for good.
Aligned with our founders' values, we regularly make grants to Catholic organizations; however, we also support a diverse portfolio of multi-religious and non-denominational efforts. Regardless of affiliation, GHR Foundation's focus is partnering with its grantees to create sustainable impact on complex social challenges.
How do I apply for a job?
In an effort to focus resources on impact, GHR Foundation operates with a small staff. However, all available positions are posted in our employment section. Please follow the instructions contained within the relevant position description to apply.
GHR funds our partners’ groundbreaking pursuits to: prevent Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias; cultivate a vibrant, inclusive global Catholic Church in service to those most marginalized; and provide access to financial empowerment and educational excellence in the foundation’s hometown of Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN.
Given our strategic focus this means GHR Foundation cannot support many worthwhile projects outside our program areas. GHR does not generally support:
- Capital or endowment campaigns, unless aligned with a strategic Foundation focus
- Projects for the sole purpose of lobbying or funds earmarked for lobbying
- Government agencies unless for strategic research or training purposes
For more information on GHR's funding priorities, feel free to review our programs.
How do I apply for a grant?
GHR Foundation takes action through partnership. Given our targeted focus GHR does not accept unsolicited grant requests, but rather proactively identifies the partners with whom we work.
If and when GHR Foundation staff determines a grant is strategically valuable, we will provide detailed instructions for submitting a proposal. If you are interested in partnering or sharing resources on GHR-funded issues, please contact us.
Do you accept unsolicited grant requests?
GHR works to respond to the needs of our communities in Minneapolis and around the world, with our focus on existing partners and individuals they serve. Unfortunately, that means we are unable to fund many extremely worthwhile efforts. While opportunities for partnership may be reviewed by GHR staff, we are unable to respond to every unsolicited request. If you are interested in sharing resources on a GHR-funded issue, please contact us.
Do you fund international organizations?
Yes. GHR Foundation works with accredited non-profit organizations and partners around the world to ensure global evidence-based and locally-relevant solutions.
Does GHR accept donations?
GHR is a private, family philanthropy that does not generally accept external contributions. However, if you are interested in partnering on a GHR-funded issue, please contact us.
How can we partner with GHR?
GHR Foundation recognizes partnership is a powerful resource for good. We partner with issue experts, like-minded donors and local leaders to both design and implement innovative solutions. If you are interested in sharing research, scaling an approach or collaborating to produce meaningful change, please contact us.
Who founded GHR Foundation?
GHR Foundation was started in 1965 by Gerald ‘Gerry’ and Henrietta ‘Hanky’ Rauenhorst, founders of the Opus companies, pioneers of the design-build approach to construction. Learn more about the history and legacy of the Foundation.
What is the relationship between GHR and Opus?
While GHR was created by Opus founders Gerry and Hanky Rauenhorst and draws inspiration from their design-build legacy, GHR now operates as private philanthropy independent of The Opus Group.
What is GHR's connection to the Catholic Church?
GHR Foundation is an independent, private family philanthropy, not allied with any institution, but we apply universal Catholic values to create models for change, and we see faith as a powerful resource for good.
Aligned with our founders' values, we regularly make grants to Catholic organizations; however, we also support a diverse portfolio of multi-religious and non-denominational efforts. Regardless of affiliation, GHR Foundation's focus is partnering with its grantees to create sustainable impact on complex social challenges.
How do I apply for a job?
In an effort to focus resources on impact, GHR Foundation operates with a small staff. However, all available positions are posted in our employment section. Please follow the instructions contained within the relevant position description to apply.
