Serving the Greater Good: The James T. Nystrom Foundation

Nystrom truly values serving the greater good; environmental and social responsibility has always been a core and fundamental value of our owner, Jim Nystrom. He has championed this commitment and made it part of our culture since he took over the business in 1985. As an active member of the US Green Building Council and its regional chapter, Nystrom has made significant investments in achieving sustainability in both its products and its operations. We actively employ corporate responsibility and sustainability policies that impact our society. Whether we are implementing new recycling programs, contributing to local charities, or allocating days off to our employees for local community service, Nystrom truly values serving the greater good.
Nystrom is proud to support community, health & wellness, environmental, education, and wildlife organizations.
Community
Health & Wellness
Environment
- Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness
- Friends of the Mississippi River
- Grand Canyon Trust
- Lake Minnetonka Association
- National Geographic Society
- Parks and Trails Council of Minnesota
- Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance
- Sierra Club Minnesota North Star Chapter
- The Sierra Club's John Muir Society
- Earth Island Institute
- Minneapolis Parks Foundation
- Ocean Conservancy
- Sheldrick Wildlife Trust