Stanley Wasie The Wasie Foundation serves as a vital, enduring legacy of Minneapolis trucking pioneer Stanley L. Wasie, a Polish immigrant who overcame early hardship to achieve the American dream. It is also the legacy of his remarkable family and their compassion and concern for generations to come.

This independent foundation was established in 1966 by Stanley Wasie as a lasting vehicle for the family's philanthropy. In the years since its inception, The Wasie Foundation has distributed tens of millions of dollars in grants in fulfillment of the charitable intentions of the Wasie family.

Today, as an active member of the national philanthropic community, The Wasie Foundation works in close partnership with community organizations to help people overcome barriers and to encourage a spirit of self-reliance exemplified by the lives of Stanley Wasie and his wife, Marie.

Toward that end, The Wasie Foundation supports five key areas of focus, stipulated by the Wasie family: