Component funds are those established through the Southwest Minnesota Foundation for a designated purpose or for the exclusive benefit of a particular community. These component funds are advised by a committee of local volunteers who understand the needs of their community or organization and make recommenations on grant awards.
APPLETON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION |
Appleton Community Foundation, Appleton, Operating Expenses
With dedicated assets from the Appleton Community Foundation, support for their activities. |
$500 |
Community Education, Milan, Appleton/Milan Fall Children's Theatre
With dedicated assets from the Appleton Community Foundation, the opportunity for students in grades 2-8 to experience "Alice in Wonderland" in a fun and educational environment. |
$200 |
ISD #2853 - Lac qui Parle Valley, Madison, Camp Buckskin Camperships
With dedicated assets from the Appleton Community Foundation, sponsorship for eligible children at Camp Buckskin, a 4-week program for children with ADD, ADHD, and EBD. |
$667 |
ISD #2853 - Lac qui Parle Valley, Madison, National Student Council Convention Sponsorship
With dedicated assets from the Appleton Community Foundation, funding for delegates and advisor attendance at the National Student Council Convention. |
$500 |
ISD #2853 - Lac qui Parle Valley, Appleton, Summer Success Summer School
With dedicated assets from the Appleton Community Foundation, support for a summer school program for K-6 "at-risk" learners. |
$800 |
ISD #2863 - Lac qui Parle Valley, Madison, Wave Cutters Swim Team Improvements
With dedicated assets from the Appleton Community Foundation, scholarships to help children ages 6-18 join the swim team. |
$200 |
Lac qui Parle STF Team, Appleton, Child Guide
With dedicated assets from the Appleton Community Foundation, continuation of the Child Guide program that connects youth to community projects and services for the 2004-05 academic year. |
$700 |
Let's Go Fishing of Minnesota, Willmar, Let's Go Fishing
With dedicated assets from the Appleton Community Foundation, fishing and boating excursions for senior citizens. |
$400 |
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BRAD BEHRENDS MEMORIAL FUND |
Courage Center, Golden Valley, Camp Courage Camper Scholarships
With dedicated assets from the Brad Behrends Memorial Fund, scholarships for Camp Courage campers. |
$1,000 |
ISD #173 - Mountain Lake, Munson Field Track Renovation
With dedicated assets from the Brad Behrends Memorial Fund, funding for the Munson Field track renovation project. |
$1,000 |
Northwestern College, Orange City, Brad Behrends Memorial Scholarship
With dedicated assets from the Brad Behrends Memorial Fund, scholarship assistance to a Mountain Lake area student for higher education. |
$1,000 |
Northwestern College, Orange City, Brad Behrends Memorial Scholarship
With dedicated assets from the Brad Behrends Memorial Fund, scholarship assistance to a Mountain Lake area student for higher education. |
$1,000 |
Northwestern College, St. Paul, Brad Behrends Memorial Scholarship
With dedicated assets from the Brad Behrends Memorial Fund, scholarship assistance to a Mountain Lake area student for higher education. |
$1,000 |
Our Lady of Good Council Home, St. Paul, Our Lady of Good Council Home
With dedicated assets from the Brad Behrends Memorial Fund, support for Our Lady of Good Council Home. |
$500 |
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CARR FAMILY FUND |
Girl Scouts Peacepipe Council, Redwood Falls, Girls Exploring Math & Science
With dedicated assets from the Carr Family Donor-Advised Fund, a hands-on exploration and learning project to introduce girls to scientific concepts in a fun and supportive atmosphere. |
$1,500 |
House of Hope, Marshall, House of Hope Capital Campaign
With dedicated assets from the Carr Family Donor-Advised Fund, support for a residential treatment center for teenage girls who are struggling to overcome chemical dependency, eating disorders, other addictions, or mental illness. |
$5,000 |
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DAWSON-BOYD ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ENDOWMENT FUND |
Dawson-Boyd Alumni Association, Dawson, 2005 Alumni Newsletter
With dedicated assets from the Dawson-Boyd Alumni Association Fund, funding for postage and printing expenses for the 2005 Alumni Newsletter. |
$354 |
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DAWSON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION |
Dawson Community Foundation, Dawson, Brochure and Letter Mailing
With dedicated assets from the Dawson Community Foundation, funding for a mailing to potential donors. |
$237 |
Dawson Community Foundation, Dawson, Communications and Development
With dedicated assets from the Dawson Community Foundation, funds for communication and development activities. |
$402 |
ISD #378 - Dawson-Boyd, Dawson, Computer Lab Upgrade
With dedicated assets from the Dawson Community Foundation, assistance to further existing technology for the Dawson-Boyd School District with additional computers and related hardware. |
$3,934 |
ISD #378 - Dawson-Boyd, Dawson, Critters and Company
With dedicated assets from the Dawson Community Foundation, funds to host an event to increase student respect and courtesy through the use of animal metaphors. |
$1,000 |
ISD #378 - Dawson-Boyd, Dawson, DCF Patriotism Essay Scholarship
With dedicated assets from the Dawson Community Foundation, an essay contest on "What Patriotism Means to Me and My Community."
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$200 |
ISD #378 - Dawson-Boyd, Dawson, DCF Volunteerism Essay Contest
With dedicated assets from the Dawson Community Foundation, an essay contest on "Volunteerism - What it Means to the Community and the Volunteer." |
$200 |
ISD #378 - Dawson-Boyd, Dawson, Digital Imaging
With dedicated assets from the Dawson Community Foundation, digital imaging equipment for the school. |
$910 |
ISD #378 - Dawson-Boyd, Dawson, RSG Athletic Scholarship
With dedicated assets from the Dawson Community Foundation, funds to provide scholarships to youth from the Dawson and Boyd area. |
$1,201 |
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HEIMARK FAMILY FUND |
Citizens Scholarship Foundation of Granite Falls, Clarkfield, Dollars for Scholars
With dedicated assets from the Heimark Family Donor-Advised Fund, scholarship support for five Granite Falls students. |
$10,000 |
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HERON LAKE-OKABENA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION |
Heron Lake ELCA, Heron Lake, Youth Revitaliation Project
With dedicated assets from the Heron Lake-Okabena Community Foundation, funding for a project providing holistic outreach to teenagers. |
$600 |
Heron Lake-Okabena Community Foundation, Heron Lake, Alumni Mailing
With dedicated assets from the Heron Lake-Okabena Community Foundation, an awareness building campaign for the newly-established community foundation. |
$1,341 |
Heron Lake-Okabena Community Foundation, Heron Lake, Community Foundation Fundraising
With dedicated assets from the Heron Lake-Okabena Community Foundation, enabling funds for marketing and development activities. |
$1,198 |
Heron Lake Watershed District, Heron Lake, Community Education Partnership
With dedicated assets from the Heron Lake-Okabena Community Foundation, funding to educate residents of the district about the natural resources of their local environment. |
$600 |
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HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION |
ConnectCare Home Care and Hospice, Hutchinson, Birchwood: The Mary Burich House
With dedicated assets from the Hutchinson Community Foundation, support for the continuing operation of the Birchwood hospice house. |
$500 |
Historic Hutchinson, Hutchinson, Harrington/Merrill House
With dedicated assets from the Hutchinson Community Foundation, funding to restore the Harrington/Merrill House. |
$2,500 |
Hutchinson High Tides Swim Club, Hutchinson, Motivational Youth Event
With dedicated assets from the Hutchinson Community Foundation, funds to sponsor a youth motivational event on anti-coping, fair play, and sportsmanship. |
$500 |
McLeod Alliance for Victims of Domestic Violence, Hutchinson, Voices Childrens Group
With dedicated assets from the Hutchinson Community Foundation, funding for an educational and support group for children who have witnessed domestic violence. |
$500 |
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HUTCHINSON HOSPICE ENDOWMENT FUND |
ConnectCare Home Care and Hospice, Hutchinson, Birchwood: The Mary Burich House
With dedicated assets from the Hutchinson Hospice Endowment Fund, operational support for Birchwood - the Mary Burich House. |
$1,069 |
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JACKSON COUNTY CENTRAL SCHOOL FOUNDATION
FUND |
ISD #2895 - Jackson County Central, Jackson, Field of Dreams Light Project
With dedicated assets from the Jackson County Central School Foundation Fund, lighting equipment for softball fields. |
$33,931 |
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KRUEGER FAMILY FUND |
Windom Public Library, Windom, Library Technology Upgrade
With dedicated assets from the Krueger Family Donor-Advised Fund, funding to purchase computer equipment for the Windom Public Library. |
$5,000 |
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LITCHFIELD AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION |
Litchfield Area Community Foundation, Litchfield, LACF Marketing
With dedicated assets from the Litchfield Area Community Foundation, funds for capacity-building and marketing. |
$250 |
City of Litchfield, "Pleasantview Park Project "
With dedicated assts from the Litchfield Area Community Foundation, playground equipment for Pleasantview Park. |
$4,759 |
City of Litchfield, "Pleasant View Park Project"
With dedicated assts from the Litchfield Area Community Foundation, playground equipment for Pleasantview Park. |
$500 |
City of Litchfield, "Pleasant View Park Project"
With dedicated assts from the Litchfield Area Community Foundation, playground equipment for Pleasantview Park. |
$250 |
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LUVERNE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #2184 SCHOOL FOUNDATION FUND |
ISD #2184 - Luverne, Theatre Enhancement
With dedicated assets from the Luverne School Foundation Fund, funds to purchase a microphone for public events. |
$330 |
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MADISON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION |
ISD #2853 - Lac qui Parle Valley, Madison, National Student Council Convention Sponsorship
With dedicated assets from the Madison Community Foundation, scholarships for students attending the National Student Council Convention. |
$220 |
Lac qui Parle Players, Madison, Summer Theater Experience for Children
With dedicated assets from the Madison Community Foundation, funds for a summer workship for children in theater. |
$500 |
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MILAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION |
Milan Community Foundation, Milan, Operational Expenses
With dedicated assets from the Milan Community Foundation, support for operational expenses and capacity-building. |
$99 |
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MINNESOTA WEST COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT FUND |
Minnesota West Community & Technical College, Jackson, Small Business Management - Computerizing & Tuition Assistance
Tuition assistance for small businesses to improve management skills and computerize business records and practices. |
$963 |
Minnesota West Community & Technical College, Jackson, Small Business Management - Computerizing & Tuition Assistance
Tuition assistance for small businesses to improve management skills and computerize business records and information. |
$2,030 |
Minnesota West Community & Technical College, Jackson, Small Business Management - Computerizing & Tuition Assistance
Tuition assistance for small businesses to improve management skills and computerize business records and practices. |
$626 |
Minnesota West Community & Technical College, Jackson, Small Business Management - Computerizing & Tuition Assistance
Tuition assistance for small businesses to improve management skills and computerize business records and information. |
$708 |
Minnesota West Community & Technical College, Pipestone, Small Business Management - Computerizing & Tuition Assistance
Tuition assistance for small businesses to improve management skills and computerize business records and practices. |
$2,207 |
Minnesota West Community & Technical College, Pipestone, Small Business Management - Computerizing & Tuition Assistance
Tuition assistance for small businesses to improve management skills and computerize business records and information. |
$962 |
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MOUNTAIN LAKE AREA FOUNDATION |
ISD #173 - Mountain Lake, Munson Field Track Renovation
With dedicated assets from the Mountain Lake Area Foundation, funding for the Munson Field track renovation project. |
$654 |
ISD #173 - Mountain Lake, Munson Field Track Renovation
With dedicated assets from the Mountain Lake Area Foundation, funding for the Munson Field track renovation project. |
$1,346 |
Mountain Lake Bible School, Mountain Lake, Building Future Generations
With dedicated assets from the Mountain Lake Area Foundation, support for a building and renovation project at Mountain Lake Bible School. |
$2,000 |
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MOUNTAIN LAKE AREA HEALTHCARE FUND |
Sioux Valley Mountain Lake Medical Clinic, Mountain Lake, Physician Recruitment
With dedicated assets from the Mountain Lake Area Healthcare Fund, assistance in recruiting new physicians to the Mountain Lake area. |
$292 |
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PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE NURSING SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND |
Southwest Minnesota Foundation, Hutchinson, "People Helping People Nursing Scholarship #4"
In partnership with the People Helping People Nursing Scholarship Endowment Fund, the fourth award to provide financial assistance to a nursing assistant in pursuit of higher education. |
$1,500 |
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PIPESTONE AREA EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT FOUNDATION |
Pipestone Area Educational Enrichment Foundation, Pipestone, Publicity Expenses
With dedicated assets of the Pipestone Area Educational Enrichment Foundation, publicity to build awareness for the PAEEF. |
$821 |
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ROBERT & FLORENCE WOLFF MEMORIAL FUND |
Minnesota West Community & Technical College, Worthington, Law Enforcement Scholarships
With dedicated assets from the Robert and Florence Wolff Memorial Fund, scholarship assistance for students enrolled in the law enforcement program. |
$1,000 |
Nobles County Integration Collaborative, Worthington, Youth Diversity Corps
With dedicated assets from the Robert and Florence Wolff Memorial Fund, assistance to purchase wireless headsets for youth presentations. |
$600 |
Worthington Area YMCA, Worthington, Gym and Swim Program
With dedicated assets from the Robert and Florence Wolff Memorial Fund, scholarship asistance for youth to participate in the Gym and Swim Program at the YMCA. |
$1,300 |
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SCHMIDT FAMILY FUND - WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ENDOWMENT FUND |
Westminster Presbyterian Church, Worthington, Endowment Distribution
With dedicated assets from the Schmidt Family Fund, support for youth programs in southwest Minnesota. |
$495 |
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SCHMIDT FAMILY FUND - WORTHINGTON REGIONAL HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION ENDOWMENT FUND |
Worthington Regional Health Care Foundation, Inc., Worthington, Endowment Distribution
With dedicated assets from the Schmidt Family Fund, funds for nursing scholarships. |
$495 |
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SCHMIDT FAMILY FUND - WORTHINGTON YMCA ENDOWMENT FUND |
Worthington Area YMCA, Worthington, Endowment Distribution
With dedicated assets from the Schmidt Family Fund, operating distribution for YMCA camp scholarships and youth memberships. |
$495 |
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SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA STUDENT ENRICHMENT PROGRAM FUND |
Junior Achievement of the SW/WC Area, Marshall, Junior Achievement
With dedicated assets from the Student Enrichment Fund, a program that provides children with a fundamental understanding of the free enterprise system. |
$7,035 |
Junior Achievement of the SW/WC Area, Marshall, Junior Achievement
With dedicated assets from the Student Enrichment Fund, a program that provides children with a fundamental understanding of the free enterprise system. |
$17,688 |
Southwest Minnesota Foundation, Hutchinson, Student Enrichment Fund Resource Development
In partnership with the Student Enrichment Fund, support for fund development activities to increase assets within the fund. |
$18,000 |
Southwest West Central Service Cooperative, Marshall, Student Activities Project
With dedicated assets from the Student Enrichment Fund, support for a broad range of enrichment activities for youth in southwest Minnesota. |
$6,462 |
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STEVE AND JUDY HARDER FAMILY FUND |
ISD #173 - Mountain Lake, ReLeaf Our Community
In partnership with the Steve and Judy Harder Family Donor-Advised Fund, funds to improve and manage forest resources in Mountain Lake. |
$5,000 |
Mountain Lake Fire Department, Mountain Lake, Mountain Lake Fire Department
With dedicated assets from the Steve and Judy Harder Family Donor-Advised Fund, support for the Mountain Lake Fire Department. |
$1,000 |
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VANCE FELLOWSHIP FUND |
Southwest Minnesota Foundation - Worthington Community Foundation, Hutchinson, Vance Fellowship - Year 1
With dedicated assets from the Vance Fellowship Fund, an award to Katy Devlin to begin her career in journalism, in honor of the Vance family, who were former owners of the Daily Globe. |
$3,424 |
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WORTHINGTON AREA
FOUNDATION |
Friends of the Auditorium, Inc., Worthington, Enhancement of Memorial Auditorium
With dedicated assets from the Worthington Area Foundation, funds to replace outdated lighting equipment at Memorial Auditorium. |
$500 |
Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest, Maplewood, Junior Achievement Classroom Program
With dedicated assets from the Worthington Area Foundation, assistance to purchase curriculum and materials for the Junior Achievement program. |
$300 |
Nobles County Art Center, Worthington, Art Preservation
With dedicated assets from the Worthington Area Foundation, funds to frame a wood-block print of Cliff Karhu, former Worthington resident. |
$100 |
Nobles County Historical Society, Inc., Worthington, Rural School Program
With dedicated assets from the Worthington Area Foundation, funds to implement a continuing education program about schools in rural Minnesota. |
$200 |
Worthington Area Foundation, Worthington, Marketing and Communication
With dedicated assets of the Worthington Area Foundation, support for fund development and marketing efforts. |
$160 |
Worthington Police Department, Worthington, Volunteers in Policing
With dedicated assets of the Worthington Area Foundation, a volunteer program to help the police department with special events, traffic control, and community policing. |
$5,000 |
