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Community Foundations

Three garden gnome statues stand near a grassy area, facing a large wooden “Welcome to Dawson” sign. Trees and additional gnome statues are visible in the background.

April 9, 2026

Project Future in Dawson

Starting a local community foundation Submitted by Loren Femrite, Dawson The Dawson Community Foundation (DCF) story began with a well

Filed Under: 40th Anniversary Tagged With: Community Foundations

A man in a dark suit and red tie stands smiling in a modern, warmly decorated dining room with wooden beams, a dining table, wall art, and shelves with plants and decor.

February 26, 2026

Small gifts can grow great things

Kevin TeBeest is linked to Southwest Initiative Foundation in about as many ways as one person can be: He’s a loan client, a former board member for

Filed Under: Connect Newsletter, Stories Tagged With: Community Foundations, Donors

Five people stand indoors in front of wooden double doors, smiling at the camera. They are dressed casually in sweaters, jackets, and jeans. The group appears to be in an office or workplace setting.

February 17, 2026

Why serve on a local community foundation board?

About the Bird Island-Olivia Community Foundation The BIO Legacy Foundation was launched in 2012. Now called Bird Island-Olivia Community Foundation,

Filed Under: Retaining Wealth, Stories Tagged With: Community Foundations, Leadership

Glencoe Area Community Foundation Advisory Board Members present a check for the new pickleball courts.

January 5, 2026

Glencoe Area Community Foundation pitches in for pickleball

Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America Maybe 2026 is your year to hop on the trend, if you haven’t already! Chances are good there’s

Filed Under: Retaining Wealth, Stories Tagged With: Community Foundations, Grants

A group of board members and staff pose with the Tyler ARea Community Foundation grant award for Avera Tyler.

December 2, 2025

Tyler Area Community Foundation grant to hospice gives comfort and care

Grant Used to Support Hospice Patients With a grant from the Tyler Area Community Foundation, Avera Tyler and Avera@Home Southwest Minnesota were

Filed Under: Retaining Wealth, Stories Tagged With: Community Foundations, Grants

Veterans enjoy a free lunch at the Chippewa County Fair Veterans Day alongside family and friends.

November 3, 2025

Honoring veterans in Chippewa County

Minnesota Veterans More than 15,800 veterans live in Southwest Minnesota. To honor and recognize the service of local veterans, Chippewa County

Filed Under: Retaining Wealth Tagged With: Community Foundations, Grants

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