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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
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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
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
SMIF awards $206000 in Small Town Grants - Austin Daily Herald
Foundation: Initiative Foundation
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) recently approved 23 grants totaling $206,000 to support small towns of 10,000 or less in...more
Foundation: Initiative Foundation
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) recently approved 23 grants totaling $206,000 to support small towns of 10,000 or less in...more
Teresa Peterson completes more than six years on Southwest Initiative Foundation Board of ...
Foundation: Initiative Foundation, Southwest Initiative Foundation
During her service, SWIF celebrated its 1,000th loan, the community foundation program's 20th anniversary, the launch of several new...more
Foundation: Initiative Foundation, Southwest Initiative Foundation
During her service, SWIF celebrated its 1,000th loan, the community foundation program's 20th anniversary, the launch of several new...more
Cambridge Memorial Hospital Foundation Offers Grant
Foundation: Initiative Foundation
The community of Cambridge, Minn., is putting its money where its mouth is. The Cambridge Memorial Hospital Foundation has released its first grant of the year to the Initiative Foundation, a...more
Foundation: Initiative Foundation
The community of Cambridge, Minn., is putting its money where its mouth is. The Cambridge Memorial Hospital Foundation has released its first grant of the year to the Initiative Foundation, a...more
Initiative Foundation awards nearly $3 million in second half of 2022 - Hometown Source
Foundation: Initiative Foundation
Through its Innovation Fund, the Initiative Foundation awarded 46 grants totaling more than $284,000. The grant awards support a...more
Foundation: Initiative Foundation
Through its Innovation Fund, the Initiative Foundation awarded 46 grants totaling more than $284,000. The grant awards support a...more
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation awards $194255 in education grants
Foundation: Initiative Foundation
The grants will help organizations cover social, emotional and physical health needs, training to address the needs of young...more
Foundation: Initiative Foundation
The grants will help organizations cover social, emotional and physical health needs, training to address the needs of young...more
Briefly
Foundation: Initiative Foundation
The Schmeeckle Foundation is doing its part to keep the arts alive in Minnesota's Martin County. The private family foundation has awarded $201,817 in grants, with a focus on early childhood...more
Foundation: Initiative Foundation
The Schmeeckle Foundation is doing its part to keep the arts alive in Minnesota's Martin County. The private family foundation has awarded $201,817 in grants, with a focus on early childhood...more
Southern MN Initiative Foundation seeking applications for Early Literacy Grants
Foundation: Initiative Foundation
OWATONNA, MN – Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF), in partnershipa ... The Foundation has provided more than $154 million in...more
Foundation: Initiative Foundation
OWATONNA, MN – Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF), in partnershipa ... The Foundation has provided more than $154 million in...more
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