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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.
Web Address
www.ifound.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @ifoundmn
LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/initiative-foundation
YouTube - www.youtube.com/c/IfoundOrgMN
Facebook - www.facebook.com/ifound
Web Address
www.ifound.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @ifoundmn
LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/initiative-foundation
YouTube - www.youtube.com/c/IfoundOrgMN
Facebook - www.facebook.com/ifound
Assets and Giving for Initiative Foundation
Assets
2020 - 95,633,483
2019 - 81,789,533
2018 - 71,595,102
2017 - 74,000,813
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
2020 - 11,269,071
2019 - 1,983,908
2018 - 2,175,100
Recent News from Initiative Foundation
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
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
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
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
Growing Local: Emerging Leaders Graduates First Cohort
Foundation: Initiative Foundation, Southwest Initiative Foundation
"One of the biggest ways to impact a community is to focus on leadership development. There is great potential in this group of energetic up-and-coming leaders," says one of the educators who led...more
Foundation: Initiative Foundation, Southwest Initiative Foundation
"One of the biggest ways to impact a community is to focus on leadership development. There is great potential in this group of energetic up-and-coming leaders," says one of the educators who led...more
Guest column: Creating a sense of belonging in southern Minnesota - Albert Lea Tribune
Foundation: Initiative Foundation
At Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation, we offer several grant ... SMIF has supported the organization with two Small Town Grants. They...more
Foundation: Initiative Foundation
At Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation, we offer several grant ... SMIF has supported the organization with two Small Town Grants. They...more
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation awards grants to small towns | Local News
Foundation: Initiative Foundation
Area recipients of 2023 Small Town Grant awards are: • Legacy Fund of Le Sueur Rotary, $10,000 for 10 kiosks providing information about the...more
Foundation: Initiative Foundation
Area recipients of 2023 Small Town Grant awards are: • Legacy Fund of Le Sueur Rotary, $10,000 for 10 kiosks providing information about the...more
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Influencing Social Good Through Retail
When Hannah Davis traveled to China to teach English, she noticed how Chinese workers and farmers were often sporting olive green army-style shoes. Those shoes served as her inspiration to create her own social enterprise, Bangs Shoes.