The Power of a Plan
People have many options when it comes to philanthropy. You can make a one-time gift of time, talent or treasure. You can support an annual project or a special campaign. You can build giving into your estate or business decisions.
Whatever the gift, there’s always planning involved. You decide what’s right for you, what you care about supporting. And whatever the cause, there will be a plan to put your generosity to great use.
Something special happens when generous people match with great causes. As a regional community foundation, Southwest Initiative Foundation sees this in action each day. We work with people who want to explore giving options in southwest Minnesota. We believe anyone can be a philanthropist and that each gift truly makes a difference.
- Southwest Initiative Foundation received gifts from 2,667 donors–individuals, families, businesses, counties, cities, organizations and other foundations–who all wanted to give back in Fiscal Year 2015.
- We awarded 371 grants totaling $1.3 million to help nonprofits and communities in our region.
- Our family of 24 community affiliates and 96 funds supported critical local needs and projects.
During the past year, we followed plans already in place and created new plans to guide our future. Each one of you is important to making our work a success and together, we’ve strengthened southwest Minnesota—not just today, but for the next generation, too.
Thank you for trusting our vision and for making it part of your own.
Looking Forward, Giving Back
Learn about the impact of giving and grantmaking in our southwest Minnesota region by reviewing our latest edition of Looking Forward, Giving Back.
This book includes the stories of three donors who are giving through Southwest Initiative Foundation.
Email or call us at 800-594-9480 to receive a printed copy.