Central Minnesota Community Foundation



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.



    

Recent News from Central Minnesota Community Foundation


Food Shelf Challenge Increases Match, Again
Foundation: Central Minnesota Community Foundation

The Norman C. Skalicky Foundation and the Central Minnesota Community Foundation have increased their contribution to $200,000. Earlier...more

Jolly Trolley Mobile Food Drive Kicks-Off Monday
Foundation: Central Minnesota Community Foundation

The Norman C. Skalicky Foundation and the Central Minnesota Community Foundation's Charity Challenge will also be matching every...more

Six Organizations Will Share $35k in Grant Money
Foundation: Central Minnesota Community Foundation

(KNSI) - The Central Minnesota Community Foundation Arts Fund is ... They will be putting their grant towards their Youth Arts Initiative - Keeping the Arts in ... WACOSA received $5,000 and will be...more

First Ever 'Difference Maker' Grants Awarded to Local Non-Profits
Foundation: Central Minnesota Community Foundation

CLOUD -- The first ever Difference Maker Grants have been awarded to four area organizations. The Lion Community Enrichment Programs Inc....more

In Business: Cruikshank joins WSB's transit division
Foundation: Central Minnesota Community Foundation

CommunityGiving and the Central Minnesota Community Foundation (CMCF) have named Kathy Grochow as the new Director of...more

Catherine Stine Elected to AACF Board of Directors
Foundation: Central Minnesota Community Foundation

Alexandria, Minn. –The Alexandria Area Community Foundation (AACF) announced today the election of Catherine Stine to serve on the board...more

Times announces first 4 Spark scholarship winners
Foundation: Central Minnesota Community Foundation

The Times, working through the Central Minnesota Community Foundation, opened the application process to members of the Class of 2018 from...more

Community Foundation Awards $475K to Communities of Color
Foundation: Central Minnesota Community Foundation, Initiative Foundation

Community Foundation Awards $475K to Communities of Color ... CLOUD -- Six grants totaling $475,000 will help communities of color in...more

Local projects to receive grant funding from community foundation
Foundation: Central Minnesota Community Foundation

The Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation, in affiliation with CommunityGiving, is a public charity attracting and administering charitable funds for the benefit of the local community. Since...more

Local projects to receive grant funding from community foundation
Foundation: Central Minnesota Community Foundation

BLACF also supports several performing arts organizations enhancing the quality of life and attractiveness to potential workers, the release stated. These include: Lakes Area Music Festival, Legacy...more



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