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The Central Minnesota Community Foundation is one of over 600 community foundations that exist in the country today. Established in November 1985, the Community Foundation is a public foundation that attracts and administers charitable funds for the benefit of the residents of central Minnesota. The Foundation hosts two affiliate foundations, one in Brainerd and one in Willmar. Both communities affiliated with CMCF in 1998 in order to begin community foundations in their areas. Each has their own Board of Directors and a representative position on the CMCF Board of Directors.
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Recent News from Central Minnesota Community Foundation
Bernick Family Foundation to award $150000 to non-profits in area
Foundation: Central Minnesota Community Foundation, Minnesota Real Estate Foundation
The Bernick Family Foundation and the Central Minnesota Community Foundation (CMCF) announce that $150000 will be available in the fourth annual round of Bernick Family Foundation community grants....more
Foundation: Central Minnesota Community Foundation, Minnesota Real Estate Foundation
The Bernick Family Foundation and the Central Minnesota Community Foundation (CMCF) announce that $150000 will be available in the fourth annual round of Bernick Family Foundation community grants....more
Community Foundation awards more than $44K in grants
Foundation: Central Minnesota Community Foundation
WILLMAR — The Willmar Area Community Foundation announces it awarded grants to eight local nonprofit organizations in its spring grant round to support key community programs. The foundation, an...more
Foundation: Central Minnesota Community Foundation
WILLMAR — The Willmar Area Community Foundation announces it awarded grants to eight local nonprofit organizations in its spring grant round to support key community programs. The foundation, an...more
Foundation expands with Alexandria affiliate
Foundation: Central Minnesota Community Foundation
The Central Minnesota Community Foundation (CMCF) announced that it is expanding with a new affiliate in Alexandria. The Alexandria Area Community Foundation will gain additional resources to grow to...more
Foundation: Central Minnesota Community Foundation
The Central Minnesota Community Foundation (CMCF) announced that it is expanding with a new affiliate in Alexandria. The Alexandria Area Community Foundation will gain additional resources to grow to...more
Foundation seeks $30000 for Spirit of Hope
Foundation: Central Minnesota Community Foundation
The Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation recently announced the kickoff of a special Spirit of Hope fundraising campaign that aims to raise $30000 by ...See all stories on this topic...more
Foundation: Central Minnesota Community Foundation
The Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation recently announced the kickoff of a special Spirit of Hope fundraising campaign that aims to raise $30000 by ...See all stories on this topic...more
Sell some property? Find out how to donate proceeds
Foundation: Central Minnesota Community Foundation, Minnesota Real Estate Foundation
Speaker, Jerry McCarter, CPA, heads up the Minnesota Real Estate Foundation, an affiliate of the Central Minnesota Community Foundation in St. Cloud. ...See all stories on this topic...more
Foundation: Central Minnesota Community Foundation, Minnesota Real Estate Foundation
Speaker, Jerry McCarter, CPA, heads up the Minnesota Real Estate Foundation, an affiliate of the Central Minnesota Community Foundation in St. Cloud. ...See all stories on this topic...more
Children in Greater Minnesota Benefit from Over $400000 Resulting from Bremer ...
Foundation: Central Minnesota Community Foundation, Ecolab Foundation, F.R. Bigelow Foundation, Initiative Foundation, Northwest Minnesota Foundation, Otto Bremer Foundation, Southwest Initiative Foundation, Bush Foundation, Minneapolis Foundation, West Central Initiative
In 2009, the Foundation provided approximately $23.5 million in grants and program-related investments. Visit www.ottobremer.org for more information about ...See all stories on this topic...more
Foundation: Central Minnesota Community Foundation, Ecolab Foundation, F.R. Bigelow Foundation, Initiative Foundation, Northwest Minnesota Foundation, Otto Bremer Foundation, Southwest Initiative Foundation, Bush Foundation, Minneapolis Foundation, West Central Initiative
In 2009, the Foundation provided approximately $23.5 million in grants and program-related investments. Visit www.ottobremer.org for more information about ...See all stories on this topic...more
Group to offer real estate seminar Oct. 6
Foundation: Central Minnesota Community Foundation, Minnesota Real Estate Foundation
The speaker, Jerry McCarter, CPA, heads up the Minnesota Real Estate Foundation, an affiliate of the Central Minnesota Community Foundation in St. Cloud. ...See all stories on this topic...more
Foundation: Central Minnesota Community Foundation, Minnesota Real Estate Foundation
The speaker, Jerry McCarter, CPA, heads up the Minnesota Real Estate Foundation, an affiliate of the Central Minnesota Community Foundation in St. Cloud. ...See all stories on this topic...more
Central Minnesota Community Foundation dinner to celebrate 25 years of service
Foundation: Central Minnesota Community Foundation
The event also will honor the legacy of foundation founder Alex Didier, who died in May. The foundation has served Central Minnesota since 1985 by securing ...See all stories on this topic...more
Foundation: Central Minnesota Community Foundation
The event also will honor the legacy of foundation founder Alex Didier, who died in May. The foundation has served Central Minnesota since 1985 by securing ...See all stories on this topic...more
Community Foundation celebrates 25 years of service
Foundation: Central Minnesota Community Foundation
By Mark Sommerhauser • msommerhauser@stcloudtimes.com • September 12, 2010 The Central Minnesota Community Foundation will celebrate 25 years of service at ...See all stories on this topic...more
Foundation: Central Minnesota Community Foundation
By Mark Sommerhauser • msommerhauser@stcloudtimes.com • September 12, 2010 The Central Minnesota Community Foundation will celebrate 25 years of service at ...See all stories on this topic...more
US Bank and Razoo Join Forces to Offer Nonprofit Organizations the Best Value ...
Foundation: Central Minnesota Community Foundation, Ecolab Foundation, Northwest Minnesota Foundation
GiveMN is an independent 501(c) (3) supporting organization of the Minnesota Community Foundation. Many partners shaped GiveMN to build upon Minnesota's ...See all stories on this topic...more
Foundation: Central Minnesota Community Foundation, Ecolab Foundation, Northwest Minnesota Foundation
GiveMN is an independent 501(c) (3) supporting organization of the Minnesota Community Foundation. Many partners shaped GiveMN to build upon Minnesota's ...See all stories on this topic...more
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