Three moms in Litchfield are helping kids and their grown-ups make new friends through their nonprofit Rise + Roam indoor play space. Opened in 2020
Fund Partners
This page highlights technical resources for Southwest Initiative Foundation’s fund partners, including community foundations and designated funds.
BIO Legacy Foundation celebrates 10 years
Founded in 2012 to enhance the rural lifestyle in Bird Island and Olivia, the BIO Legacy Foundation marked its 10-year anniversary with a celebration
Hutchinson Area Community Foundation is a million-dollar idea
Hutchinson Area Community Foundation is celebrating a milestone as its endowment fund surpassed $1 million in 2021. Built by donors to be a permanent
Windom launches local community foundation
WINDOM, Minn.— The new Windom Area Foundation is on a mission to connect donors with causes, making the Windom area a great place to live, work, and
Lamberton launches local community foundation
LAMBERTON, Minn.— The new Lamberton Area Community Foundation is on a mission to enrich the Lamberton community to be a great place to live, give and
Community Foundation Virtual Office Hours
SWIF staff and other guests hosted “virtual office hours” to share their expertise with our community foundation partners and answer questions. The
Year-end notes, updated grant applications, online giving
The past year has been busy in the community foundation world. We had two new community foundations join our ranks with Glencoe Area Community
Lending a hand in Lake Benton
Lake Benton Area Foundation was founded in September 2006 after community philanthropists Lloyd and the late Barbara Amundson challenged each
Spendable letters posted to Community Foundation Portal
Our fiscal year ended June 30, and spendable letters have been posted to the Community Foundation Portal. These letters show the amount available for
Local community foundation program celebrates 20 years
Happy Anniversary! In 1999 the Southwest Initiative Foundation board of directors approved the development of a local community foundation program. At