LGN established the Lockridge Grindal Nauen Foundation to advance our commitment to supporting the communities where we live and work. The Foundation supports nonprofit organizations nominated by LGN employees that expand access to education, justice, housing stability, and equitable opportunity, while working to remove systemic barriers to achievement and opportunity
Community Outreach
Through the LGN Foundation, we partner with community-based organizations making a meaningful difference across our region. Each year, LGN employees nominate nonprofits whose missions align with the Foundation’s focus areas. Selected organizations reflect a broad range of efforts — from access to justice and educational advancement to housing stability, food security, environmental justice, and community development.
Big Brothers Big Sisters – Creating and supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the potential of young people.
East Side Neighborhood Services—Minneapolis social services provider offering childcare, food programs, and support services.
Federal Bar Association – Pro Se Project—FBA program supporting self-represented litigants with resources and legal guidance.
Inver Hills Church—Active local ministry offering service projects, senior support, and community-focused outreach programs.
Justice and Democracy Center of Minnesota—Public nonprofit teaching civic understanding, court history, and democracy through exhibits and programs.
Legal Rights Center—Community-driven nonprofit legal services firm specializing in defense, restorative justice, and legal advocacy.
Lift Garage – Providing affordable car repairs to keep individuals and families on the road to success.
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota—Statewide nonprofit providing essential services, advocacy, and outreach supporting vulnerable Minnesota communities.
Mac-V – Supporting veterans and their families as they transition to stable housing and employment.
Meals on Wheels Twin Cities – Delivering nutritious meals and companionship to homebound seniors and individuals with disabilities.
Meals on Wheels—Delivering nutritious meals and companionship to homebound seniors and individuals with disabilities.
`Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid—Ensuring access to justice by providing free legal services to low-income individuals.
Neighborhood House—Strengthening communities by providing food, housing, and education support to families.
Page Foundation – Supporting youth of color through scholarships, mentoring, and leadership development.
Pfund Foundation—Advancing LGBTQ+ equity through grants and scholarships.
Protect Minnesota—State nonprofit advocating to prevent gun violence through education and community engagement.
Reader-Writer—Nonprofit pairing adolescents with adult volunteer readers to boost writing fluency and expression.
RISE—Empowering people with disabilities and other barriers to employment through supportive services and advocacy.
Urban Bird Collective—Fostering environmental justice and birdwatching opportunities for underrepresented communities.
VEAP—Offering essential food, housing, and support services to those in need.
Wanton Injustice Legal Detail (WILD) – Protecting the rights of protesters and fostering legal advocacy for social justice.
