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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
West Central Initiative named a top Minnesota grantmaker by council
Foundation: West Central Initiative
WCI is a regional community foundation serving the counties of Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse and...more
Foundation: West Central Initiative
WCI is a regional community foundation serving the counties of Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse and...more
Letter: Proposed legislation would help keep more assets in our communities
Foundation: West Central Initiative
We have a whole generation of Minnesotans who simply do not know how they can give through a community foundation in a way that supports...more
Foundation: West Central Initiative
We have a whole generation of Minnesotans who simply do not know how they can give through a community foundation in a way that supports...more
West Central Initiative CEO resigns
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: 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
Strong Year for Community Funds Included Megagifts From Younger Donors
Foundation: Nebraska Community Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Community Foundation in Jacksonville, West Central Initiative
Take the case of Guy David Gundlach, says Pete McCown, president of the Elkhart County Community Foundation. The donor left Indiana decades ago, eventually setting up an online car-insurance company...more
Foundation: Nebraska Community Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Community Foundation in Jacksonville, West Central Initiative
Take the case of Guy David Gundlach, says Pete McCown, president of the Elkhart County Community Foundation. The donor left Indiana decades ago, eventually setting up an online car-insurance company...more
Letter - November 12-18 is National Community Foundation Week
Foundation: National Community Foundation, West Central Initiative
In community and economic development, the same thing can happen. West Central Initiative (WCI) is a regional community foundation that works with West Central Minnesota communities and organizations...more
Foundation: National Community Foundation, West Central Initiative
In community and economic development, the same thing can happen. West Central Initiative (WCI) is a regional community foundation that works with West Central Minnesota communities and organizations...more
Grants from Otto Bremer Foundation
Foundation: Otto Bremer Foundation, West Central Initiative
A total of $3.3 million in grants from Otto Bremer Foundation will benefit organizations in in North Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin. The grants will include $618,000 where Lutheran Social...more
Foundation: Otto Bremer Foundation, West Central Initiative
A total of $3.3 million in grants from Otto Bremer Foundation will benefit organizations in in North Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin. The grants will include $618,000 where Lutheran Social...more
Community foundation works for area residents
Foundation: National Community Foundation, West Central Initiative
12-18 is National Community Foundation Week in the US and the staff and board of West Central Initiative (WCI) want to take a moment to wave our hands in the air and say, “Here we are, west central...more
Foundation: National Community Foundation, West Central Initiative
12-18 is National Community Foundation Week in the US and the staff and board of West Central Initiative (WCI) want to take a moment to wave our hands in the air and say, “Here we are, west central...more
West Central Initiative receives $6 million grant
Foundation: Knight Foundation, McKnight Foundation, West Central Initiative
West Central Initiative (WCI) has received a $6 million grant from The McKnight Foundation to support WCI's mission for the next five years. West Central Initiative (WCI) has received a $6...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation, McKnight Foundation, West Central Initiative
West Central Initiative (WCI) has received a $6 million grant from The McKnight Foundation to support WCI's mission for the next five years. West Central Initiative (WCI) has received a $6...more
WCI receives $6 million grant
Foundation: Knight Foundation, McKnight Foundation, West Central Initiative
The McKnight Foundation, a Minnesota-based family foundation, seeks to improve the quality of life for present and future generations by supporting organizations such as WCI. As WCI celebrates 25...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation, McKnight Foundation, West Central Initiative
The McKnight Foundation, a Minnesota-based family foundation, seeks to improve the quality of life for present and future generations by supporting organizations such as WCI. As WCI celebrates 25...more
West Central Initiative helps out rural Minnesota
Foundation: Knight Foundation, McKnight Foundation, West Central Initiative
For example, in Becker County, that includes the Audubon Area Community Foundation, Becker County Historical Society, Big Toad Lake Area Foundation, ...See all stories on this topic...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation, McKnight Foundation, West Central Initiative
For example, in Becker County, that includes the Audubon Area Community Foundation, Becker County Historical Society, Big Toad Lake Area Foundation, ...See all stories on this topic...more
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