Sundt Foundation Awards $20,000 In Grants to Portland Nonprofits

PORTLAND, Ore. (December 4, 2024) – The Sundt Foundation recently awarded $20,000 in grants to three local Portland nonprofits: Project LEDO, Division Midway Alliance and Girls Build.

“Our employee-owners are proud to support nonprofits that are driving positive change in Portland,” said Ken Kubacki, vice president and regional manager for Sundt Construction and the Sundt Foundation board member for the Northwest region. “These organizations are creating opportunities and fulfilling critical needs for underserved youth.”

Project LEDO received $5,000 to help bridge the digital divide by providing Title I students with hands-on computer-building and digital literacy training. This program empowers youth by equipping them with critical STEM skills that foster confidence, teamwork and problem-solving abilities — skills essential for future success in technology fields. By investing in students’ academic and career growth, Project LEDO contributes to long-term economic and community development in Portland’s underserved neighborhoods.

Division Midway Alliance was awarded $5,000 to provide essential support to vulnerable children and families. With this grant, the organization will supply school materials, warm clothing, food boxes and holiday gifts to children in need, ensuring they have the basics necessary to thrive and enjoy the season. These resources alleviate financial stress for families and allow young people to focus on their education and well-being.

Girls Build received a $10,000 grant to teach building skills to girls ages 8 to 15 facing significant life challenges. Through partnerships with domestic violence shelters, foster youth programs and local schools, Girls Build provides classes in carpentry, electrical work, plumbing and other trades. These experiences empower young girls, building their self-esteem and introducing them to career paths in the construction industry. By creating an inclusive space for girls to develop practical skills, Girls Build helps to open doors to future opportunities in the trades.

About the Sundt Foundation

Sundt’s purpose is to build environments where its clients, employee-owners, and communities prosper. The Sundt Foundation was established in 1999 as a way for employee-owners to give back to the communities in which they live and work. The organization is funded primarily by contributions from Sundt employees, which are matched by the company. To date, the Foundation has awarded more than $16 million in donations. Nonprofit organizations interested in applying for a grant may call (480) 293-3000 or visit www.sundtfoundation.org for more information. Sundt has offices in Tempe and Tucson, Arizona; Salt Lake City, Utah; Charlotte, N.C., San Antonio, Dallas, and El Paso, Texas; Sacramento, San Diego, and Irvine, California; Vancouver, Washington; and Tampa, Florida.

About Sundt

Sundt Construction, Inc. (www.sundt.com) is one of the country’s largest and most respected general contractors. The 134-year-old firm specializes in transportation, industrial, building, concrete and renewable power work and is owned entirely by its approximately 3,500-plus employees. Sundt is distinguished by its diverse capabilities and experience, unique employee-ownership culture and depth of self-perform expertise in multiple trades. Much of Sundt’s workforce is comprised of skilled craft professionals who, together with the company’s administrative employees, enable Sundt to fulfill its mission to be the most skilled builder in America. Sundt has 13 offices throughout California, Arizona, North Carolina, Texas, Washington, Utah and Florida and is currently ranked the country’s 51^st largest construction company by ENR, the industry’s principal trade magazine.