Connecting people, investing in ideas and building communities
This issue of Looking Forward, Giving Back celebrates our mission statement — connecting people, investing in ideas and building communities — showing how it builds on our history even as it leads us forward with bold intention through the work of Grow Our Own. We’re looking to the future from a position of strength in our communities, with all the assets in southwest Minnesota that position our kids and families and communities to do well. Let’s build on what’s good. Let’s connect to others who care about southwest Minnesota so that together we can invest in ideas that make it even better.
In fiscal year 2018 …
- Southwest Initiative Foundation received $3.1 million in gifts to all our funds from the people, businesses and organizations that care about southwest Minnesota and make our work possible.
- We awarded 568 grants totaling $1.6 million to help nonprofits and communities in our region.
- Our family of 26 community affiliates and 105 funds supported critical local needs and projects.
Donors and friends make this work possible with their support. Thanks to each of you!
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, including the following stories:
- Connecting People: Gary and Nancy Geiger
- Investing in Ideas: Ellen Juul
- Building Community: Granite Falls Area Community Foundation
- A southwest Minnesota where all people thrive, Diana Anderson
