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West Central Initiative
Through philanthropy and planning, the West Central Initiative fuels insight and action for the benefit of the region and the world. Along the way, the foundation understands its progress through two lenses: the Minnesota Association of Development Organizations (MADO) DevelopMN Cornerstones and the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
Both lenses focus in on what a region and community needs to accomplish to become strong and resilient for generations to come.
Web Address
www.wcif.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @wciminn
Facebook - www.facebook.com/westcentralinitiative
LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/west-central-initiative
Vimeo - vimeo.com/wciminn
Both lenses focus in on what a region and community needs to accomplish to become strong and resilient for generations to come.
Web Address
www.wcif.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @wciminn
Facebook - www.facebook.com/westcentralinitiative
LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/west-central-initiative
Vimeo - vimeo.com/wciminn
Assets and Giving for West Central Initiative
Assets
2019 - 71,296,541
2018 - 68,913,134
2017 - 66,461,730
2019 - 71,296,541
2018 - 68,913,134
2017 - 66,461,730
Domestic Grants
2019 - 2,829,367
2018 - 3,470,688
2019 - 2,829,367
2018 - 3,470,688
Recent News from West Central Initiative
Enigmatic donor leaves $1 million legacy to small-town Minnesota schools
Foundation: West Central Initiative
“The only thing we could find out about a connection to Perham is that her parents were in the St. Henry Catholic Church cemetery,” said Sheri Booms Holm, a spokeswoman for the West Central...more
Foundation: West Central Initiative
“The only thing we could find out about a connection to Perham is that her parents were in the St. Henry Catholic Church cemetery,” said Sheri Booms Holm, a spokeswoman for the West Central...more
Foundations drill down into oral health
Foundation: Initiative Foundation, West Central Initiative
So they've created a grant program to reimburse dentists up to $100 for appointments for underinsured tots. They've also launched a public...more
Foundation: Initiative Foundation, West Central Initiative
So they've created a grant program to reimburse dentists up to $100 for appointments for underinsured tots. They've also launched a public...more
Westbrook Foundation provides grant for Kate's Camp for Kids; CRT to hold free money ...
Foundation: West Central Initiative
... (MXCC) to become the new president/CEO of the West Central Initiative (WCI), a regional community foundation located in Fergus Falls,...more
Foundation: West Central Initiative
... (MXCC) to become the new president/CEO of the West Central Initiative (WCI), a regional community foundation located in Fergus Falls,...more
Dean Steven Minkler to lead Middlesex Community College
Foundation: West Central Initiative
Wasescha, who announced her departure in April, will become the new president/CEO of the West Central Initiative, a regional community...more
Foundation: West Central Initiative
Wasescha, who announced her departure in April, will become the new president/CEO of the West Central Initiative, a regional community...more
WCI offering forgivable loans for child care providers
Foundation: West Central Initiative
Thanks to a $50,000 grant from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Employment (DEED), West Central Initiative (WCI) is...more
Foundation: West Central Initiative
Thanks to a $50,000 grant from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Employment (DEED), West Central Initiative (WCI) is...more
Middlesex Community College president leaving next month for position in Minnesota
Foundation: West Central Initiative
The president of Middlesex Community College, which has a campus in Meriden, is leaving to head a community foundation in...more
Foundation: West Central Initiative
The president of Middlesex Community College, which has a campus in Meriden, is leaving to head a community foundation in...more
Fergus Falls group receives child care grant
Foundation: West Central Initiative
Rep. Bud Nornes, R-Fergus Falls, announces West Central Initiative of Fergus Falls is set to receive a $50,000 child care grant from the...more
Foundation: West Central Initiative
Rep. Bud Nornes, R-Fergus Falls, announces West Central Initiative of Fergus Falls is set to receive a $50,000 child care grant from the...more
Honors and officers (Jan. 7, 2017)
Foundation: Northwest Minnesota Foundation, West Central Initiative
West Central Initiative is a regional community foundation serving the nine west-central Minnesota counties of Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Otter...more
Foundation: Northwest Minnesota Foundation, West Central Initiative
West Central Initiative is a regional community foundation serving the nine west-central Minnesota counties of Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Otter...more
LETTER: WCI is regional community foundation
Foundation: National Community Foundation, West Central Initiative
Nov. 12-18 is National Community Foundation Week. It's a great time to remind West Central Minnesota residents that West Central Initiative is...more
Foundation: National Community Foundation, West Central Initiative
Nov. 12-18 is National Community Foundation Week. It's a great time to remind West Central Minnesota residents that West Central Initiative is...more
West Central Initiative receives $30000 for education grants
Foundation: Initiative Foundation, Knight Foundation, McKnight Foundation, West Central Initiative
This arose from observations by the McKnight Foundation, the Minnesota Initiative Foundations, and the Department of Education that the lack...more
Foundation: Initiative Foundation, Knight Foundation, McKnight Foundation, West Central Initiative
This arose from observations by the McKnight Foundation, the Minnesota Initiative Foundations, and the Department of Education that the lack...more
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