Spirituality Grantees for 2008

Creative Visions Foundation - ONE Documentary
$100,000
In support of Beyond Our Differences documentary film for re-editing with any remaining funds to be directed to the education series and outreach program.

Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches
$7,500
In fulfillment of a $15,000 pledge for the Youth Leadership Development Program which emphasizes spirituality and cultural identity in helping American Indian youth succeed academically and in life.

House of Prayer
$2,500
In support of this organization’s general operations which allows them to continue in its ministry of spiritual transformation, discernment and sharing wisdom.

Interfaith Youth Core
$33,334
In partial fulfillment of a $100,000 pledge to support this organization’s Fellows Alliance Program.

Karuna-Shechen/Tibet Project
$50,000
In support of the health, social and educational projects important to the Tibetan people.

Mind and Life Institute
$50,000
In partial fulfillment of a $250,000 pledge to support the Dalai Lama’s ongoing participation in this organization which will help with conferences, meetings, publications and for monk training at the Garrison Institute.

Minnesota Public Radio
$80,000
In partial fulfillment of a $160,000 pledge to support Speaking of Faith.

Minnesota Public Radio
$22,000
In support of Minnesota Public Radio’s broadcasts of the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols and to support of the Annual Fund.

Plymouth Congregational Church
$145,000
In partial fulfillment of a $500,000 pledge for the Center for Progressive Christian Faith and in support of personal and professional development for the senior clergy staff.

Rime Foundation
$10,000
In support of Mingyur Rinpoche’s 2009 visit to Minneapolis and St. Paul.

St. Paul Area Council of Churches
$5,000
In support of the outreach and marketing for St. Paul Area Council of Churches Inspired to Serve Twin Cities Youth Interfaith 2008 Summit.

St. Stephen's Church, Minneapolis
$10,000
In fulfillment of a $20,000 pledge to support a pilot program to teach mind-body skills to at-risk children and their parents participating in the Welfare-to-Work program.

United Theological Seminary
33,570
In fulfillment of a $100,000 pledge to support three George Fellows in the Master of Divinity Program.

Total Spirituality for 2008                    $548,904