Walnut Grove Area Foundation
The Walnut Grove Area Foundation’s mission is to build an endowment that responds to the needs and opportunities of the community through innovation thinking, grant-making and scholarships to leave a legacy for the future.
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 Walnut Grove area.
Local Advisory Board
Angie Boerboom
Denise Clouse
Robyn Hansen
Tyler Hansen
James Hoyt
Rustan Jackels
Jared Maas
Matthew Otto
Leo Theisen
Grants
The Walnut Grove Area 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 Walnut Grove Area Foundation has granted more than $185,000 to support local organizations and community projects.
