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Recently, the H.B. Fuller Company Foundation awarded grants to nine nonprofits in the Twin Cities and 10 organizations in communities around the United States. These grants support STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education and youth leadership development in our headquarters community.
STEM Education grants support initiatives that provide added exposure to science, technology, engineering and math concepts and experiences, sparking the interest of our next generation.
Youth Leadership grants fund programs that help young people become successful, productive adults and the leaders of tomorrow.
We are proud to support the following organizations:
- Bell Museum
- Breakthrough Twin Cities
- Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio, Inc.
- Cookie Cart
- createMPLS
- Evergreen School District, Vancouver WA – STEM Miniboat and Weather Coding Program
- Genesys Works – Twin Cities
- Ka Joog
- Lewis University – Girls Create with Technology
- Lifeline Connections
- Multiplying Good
- National Inventors Hall of Fame – Camp Invention in Grand Rapids, MI, Greater Atlanta, GA, Jackson County, MI, Greenville County, SC, South Bend, IN
- Paducah Junior College Challenger Learning Center
- Science from Scientists Peabody, MA
- Urban Boatbuilders
In recognition of employee service to nonprofit boards of directors, the H.B. Fuller Company Foundation also provided support to the following organizations in 2021:
- Alive & Kickin
- Ashland Productions
- Augsburg University - Step Up Program
- BestPrep
- Century College Foundation
- Junior Achievement North
- Merrick, Inc.
- Minnesota Children's Museum
- Minnesota Corporate Pro Bono Council
- PACER Center
- Regions Hospital Foundation
- Reve Academy
- Science Museum of Minnesota
- University of Minnesota – Carlson Global Institute
- University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
- University of Minnesota - Center for Sustainable Polymers
- Voyageur Outward Bound School
Since 1986, H.B. Fuller has been supporting communities around the world where our employees live and work through the H.B. Fuller Company Foundation. Each year, H.B. Fuller awards more than $1.3 million in grants to support STEM education and youth leadership development, as well as other causes selected by employees.
Grantmaking is just one way H.B. Fuller supports the communities where our employees live and work. Learn more about how we give back by following #HBFullerCares on social media and by visiting www.hbfuller.com/community.
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2026
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January (5)
- Elevating Performance: How H.B. Fuller Powers the Future of Elevator Manufacturing
- Navigating EPR Legislation in the U.S.: How Adhesives and Packaging Can Meet Regulations
- Powering the Future: The Growth of New Energy Storage
- Setting the Record Straight: Why Roof Coatings Are a System, Not a Shortcut
- Strategic Partnerships are Reshaping Roofing Distribution—Here’s How H.B. Fuller Helps you Stay Ahead
- February (5)
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March (5)
- Adhesives and Recyclability: Why They Matter
- Flexible Packaging Trends for 2026: From Momentum to Maturity
- Recycling Day: How Innovation and Responsibility Are Transforming the Future of Materials
- Why RRO Expertise Matters in Delivering Better Roofing Solutions
- Winter Tips for Using Roofing Adhesives
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April (6)
- From Steam to Sustainable
- How Minnesota is Advancing H.B. Fuller’s Next Chapter of Global Growth
- How Spray Applied Canister Adhesives Help Roofing Contractors Overcome Global Labor Shortages
- Luxury Yacht Trends Meet Advanced Bonding Technologies
- More Than a Sealer: Introducing Lash Fuser Smart Bonding Technology
- Navigating Packaging Trends and Challenges: Advantra® Earthic™ 9500 as the Game-Changing Solution
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May (5)
- A Buyer’s Guide to Flame-Retardant Foams
- ASC 2026 Insights: Sustainable Adhesives & Award Winning Innovation
- New Partners and Superstar Volunteers—See How H.B. Fuller is Making an Impact
- Sesame® Handle System: A Gripping New Product Years in the Making
- The Growing Importance of Masking Tapes Across Industries and How Gel-Tac™ Masking Delivers Reliable Results
- June (4)
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January (5)
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2025
- January (4)
- February (5)
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March (5)
- Celebrating Women in Science on International Women’s Day
- Choosing the Right Adhesives and Sealants for Automotive Applications
- Debonding on Demand in Electric Vehicle Batteries: The Future of Efficient Recycling and Reuse
- Domestic Production & Tax Credits: The IRA’s Impact on Solar Manufacturing
- Why We Say Cosmetic Adhesives – The Science Behind Beauty Formulations
- April (2)
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May (7)
- Auto Dilution System (ADS) for Enhanced Performance in Tissue and Towel Manufacturing
- Beauty Adhesives in Europe
- Benefits of Using Thermally Conductive Adhesives and Encapsulants in Li-Ion Batteries
- Innovation Through Collaboration: H.B. Fuller’s Customer Innovation Awards Winners
- H.B. Fuller Expands Manufacturing Capabilities in IMEA Region
- Talking Beauty Chemistry - How to Simplify and Communicate
- Top Consumer Trends Shaping the Tissue and Towel Product Market
- June (4)
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July (9)
- Barrier Coatings for Paper-Based Food Packaging: A Guide to Compliance and Performance
- Can Lash Adhesives Work in Low Humidity
- Choosing the Right Adhesive: Hygiene
- H.B. Fuller Advances Commercial Roofing with Millennium PG-1 EF ECO₂
- How Advanced Adhesives Help Companies Thrive In The Circular Economy
- How Innovative Adhesive Technology and Manufacturing Practices Drive Sustainability
- Label Adhesives at a Crossroads: Meeting the Demands of a Sustainable, High-Performance Future
- Smarter Bonding as a Secret Weapon for Improving Industrial Assembly
- Stick Smart: Why Clean Removal and Easy Adhesion Matter in DIY Wall Décor
- August (3)
- September (3)
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October (6)
- 2025 Global Trends in the Disposable Hygiene Industry
- Launching Fuller Impact: A New Era in Supporting Global Communities
- Lightweight Adhesives for EV Manufacturing: Reducing Weight, Improving Range
- Make a Difference 2025
- The Hidden Expense of Low-Cost Butyl
- The Role of Adhesives in Next-Gen Renewable Energy Storage Solutions
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November (6)
- From Solar Panels to Recycled Water: Driving Sustainability and Business Impact in Colombia
- Electrifying the Future: 2026 Trends in Bus Manufacturing and H.B. Fuller’s Role in Sustainable Innovation
- Engineered Wood Adhesives Guide
- India’s Two- and Three-Wheeler Market: Accelerating Toward an Electric Future
- Three Emerging Trends in the Water-based Polymers Industry
- Where Science Meets Skin: H.B. Fuller Powers STEM Learning at the Science Museum of Minnesota
- December (2)
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2024
- January (1)
- March (1)
- April (1)
- May (2)
- June (2)
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July (5)
- Emerging Trends in Commercial Roofing and the Pivotal Role of Adhesives
- How Adhesives Advance Eco-Friendly Food Packaging
- How to Build the Beauty Brand of Your Dreams
- Sustainability Terminologies: A Journey Into the Words that Define Environmental Impact
- The Power of Silicone Adhesives and Sealants in Solar Panel Applications
- August (4)
- September (4)
- October (1)
- November (4)
- December (4)
- 2023
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2022
- February (4)
- March (3)
- April (1)
- May (2)
- June (4)
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August (6)
- Beverage Labeling Market in Africa: Key Trends, Opportunities, and Innovations
- H.B. Fuller’s Glue House: Scavenger Hunt
- Increasing Global Aging Population: Impacts and Challenges
- Innovations and Key Challenges in Sustainable Disposable Absorbent Hygiene Products
- Supporting Racial Equity in Our Community
- Top 5 Reasons to Invest in H.B. Fuller
- September (4)
- November (2)
- December (2)