Starting a local community foundation Submitted by Loren Femrite, Dawson The Dawson Community Foundation (DCF) story began with a well
Walnut Grove Mercantile
Loan client celebrates 25 years and growing Submitted by Stephen Klein, Marshall In 2001, our honey business expanded to a new facility with the
2026 Aging Trust Fund grants
Funding supports social connection for older adults We have awarded 17 grants through our Fostering Social Connection in Later Life program in
2026 Otto Bremer Trust Community Responsive Fund Grants
Southwest Initiative Foundation is a 2026 intermediary for the Otto Bremer Trust (OBT) and its Community Responsive Fund. Through this partnership,
New staff Stacy Frost joins the foundation
Stacy Frost of Marshall is the new Vice President of Philanthropy and Communications at Southwest Initiative Foundation. In this senior leadership
Nancy Fasching marks 25 years at SWIF
We’re celebrating our longest-serving employee, Nancy Fasching! For 25 years, Nancy has been an integral part of our grantmaking. Nancy joined