Pipestone Area Community Foundation
Established in 1999, the Pipestone Area Community Foundation (PACF) is dedicated to promoting a greater life for present and future generations by meeting needs and creating opportunities in the Pipestone Area. 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 Pipestone area.
Local Advisory Board
Laurel Berg
Tom Bobendrier
Dawn Heidebrink
Marci Mahik
Jim Morgan
Denise Nagel
Robert Petersen
Dawn Schneider
Jody Wacker
Steve Weets
Rob Woodbury
Grants
The Pipestone Area 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. The Pipestone Area Community Foundation and its related funds have granted nearly $930,000 to support local organizations and projects, including Senior Dining/Meals on Wheels, the city recreation department, Pipestone County Historical Society, educational and extracurricular needs, equipment for youth athletics and the arts, and the building of the Schroeder Center.
