Initiative Foundation



The mission of the Initiative Foundation is to empower people throughout Central Minnesota to build a thriving economy, vibrant communities and a lasting culture of generosity.

Assets and Giving for Initiative Foundation

Assets

2020 - 95,633,483
2019 - 81,789,533
2018 - 71,595,102
2017 - 74,000,813
Domestic Grants

2020 - 11,269,071
2019 - 1,983,908
2018 - 2,175,100


    

Recent News from Initiative Foundation


Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation Awards $300000 in Taylor Grants
Foundation: Initiative Foundation

The Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation recently approved 17 grants, totaling around $300,000.The grants, known as Taylor Grants, will go towards supporting rural improvements and childcare...more

Philanthropic Commitment to Scale and Accelerate Regenerative and Agroecological Food ...
Foundation: Initiative Foundation, Knight Foundation, Oak Foundation, McKnight Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Walton Family Foundation

RAFT is a collaborative initiative between 32 philanthropic partners aiming to accelerate and scale regenerative and agroecological approaches to transform global food systems.By leveraging...more

Initiative Foundation awards nearly $1.9 million in grants - Brainerd Dispatch
Foundation: Initiative Foundation

RAFT is a collaborative initiative between 32 philanthropic partners aiming to accelerate and scale regenerative and agroecological approaches to transform global food systems.By leveraging...more

Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation Talks About Promise Act Grants For Small Businesses
Foundation: Initiative Foundation

The deadline is fast approaching for small businesses in Southeast Minnesota to get a piece of $1.1 million in funds.To qualify for the grant businesses must be in a small town of 20,000 people or...more

$1.1M to be awarded to southern Minnesota businesses through partnership with DEED
Foundation: Initiative Foundation

The deadline is fast approaching for small businesses in Southeast Minnesota to get a piece of $1.1 million in funds.To qualify for the grant businesses must be in a small town of 20,000 people or...more

Southwest Initiative Foundation Will Award $400000 in Grants to Nonprofits
Foundation: Initiative Foundation, Southwest Initiative Foundation

The Otto Bremer Trust is putting its money where its mouth is. The private charitable trust, which was created in 1944 to support residents of Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, and Wisconsin, has...more

Tim Penny: Statewide collaborations for thriving rural communities - Austin Daily Herald
Foundation: Initiative Foundation, Knight Foundation, McKnight Foundation

The Otto Bremer Trust is putting its money where its mouth is. The private charitable trust, which was created in 1944 to support residents of Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, and Wisconsin, has...more

Billionaire Glen Taylor announces a new charitable mission for 2024 - Star Tribune
Foundation: Initiative Foundation

The proceeds will go in perpetuity toward childhood education, rural initiatives and other philanthropic priorities set by the new Taylor Family...more

Timberwolves and Lynx owner Glen A. Taylor Announces Start of New Charitable Legacy Plan
Foundation: Initiative Foundation, Taylor Foundation, Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation

... philanthropic initiatives related to childhood education, rural ... What's more, his bold and entrepreneurial approach to philanthropy provides...more

Sompamitwong Awarded Initiators Fellowship
Foundation: Initiative Foundation, Southwest Initiative Foundation

"Being a dreamer is hard, especially when you don't get the support," says Suree Sompamitwong. "Luckily, I've had mentors that are very supportive." The social advocate and founder of Creative...more



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