Bird Island-Olivia Community Foundation
The BIO Legacy Foundation was created in 2012. Organized under the umbrella of Southwest Initiative Foundation, the community foundation is a vehicle for making charitable contributions for the benefit of the community through a permanent endowment fund that enables people to give back and fulfill the dreams for tomorrow. A local advisory board provides oversight and directs how funds will be used for the exclusive benefit of the Bird Island-Olivia area. The goals of the Bird Island-Olivia Community Foundation are to enhance the rural lifestyle in the Bird Island and Olivia area by supporting ideas and projects that strengthen their communities. They support four pillar areas: education, recreation, health and amenities.
Local Advisory Board
Tara Amberg
Jason Berg
Kayla Hirschman
Dawn Mertens
Jackie Kaufenberg
Holly Peterson
Neal Prokosch
Olivia Tersteeg
Justin Vogt
Carl Youngkrantz
Kelly Youngkrantz
Grants
The Bird Island-Olivia Community Foundation sets grant-making priorities through regular review of community needs and opportunities. Grants are made to qualified non-profit organizations that have an interest in building and strengthening the community and surrounding area. Since inception, the Bird Island-Olivia Community Foundation and its related funds have collectively granted nearly $110,000 to support local organizations and community projects. Successful grants have been awarded for the following: classroom seating, books, equipment for learning, a variety of sports programs, camping gear, fitness related items, weekend meals for kids, a splash pad feature, a dock for Olivia pond, and more.
