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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
LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/initiative-foundation
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
County Awards $1.1 Million to Non-Profit Food Providers
Foundation: Initiative Foundation, Greater Washington Community Foundation
... the Community Food Rescue mini-grants program and the newly-launched Food Security Fund at the Greater Washington Community...more
Foundation: Initiative Foundation, Greater Washington Community Foundation
... the Community Food Rescue mini-grants program and the newly-launched Food Security Fund at the Greater Washington Community...more
Initiative Foundation set to connect hundreds of small businesses to millions in aid
Foundation: Initiative Foundation
The Initiative Foundation typically gives out $2 million in grants in a year. "We believe it's the biggest grant-making undertaking that our foundation...more
Foundation: Initiative Foundation
The Initiative Foundation typically gives out $2 million in grants in a year. "We believe it's the biggest grant-making undertaking that our foundation...more
Foundation to Deliver Relief Grants to Central Minnesota Small Businesses
Foundation: Initiative Foundation
By Nathan Daggett / Assistant News Director. The Initiative Foundation has begun their distribution of grants to cultural malls and small...more
Foundation: Initiative Foundation
By Nathan Daggett / Assistant News Director. The Initiative Foundation has begun their distribution of grants to cultural malls and small...more
Granite welcomes new EDA Director Linda Mathiasen
Foundation: Initiative Foundation, Southwest Initiative Foundation
... of a “partnership between the EDA, Granite Falls Area Community Foundation and Southwest Initiative Foundation (SWIF),” Mathiasen...more
Foundation: Initiative Foundation, Southwest Initiative Foundation
... of a “partnership between the EDA, Granite Falls Area Community Foundation and Southwest Initiative Foundation (SWIF),” Mathiasen...more
SMIF seeking grant applicants
Foundation: Initiative Foundation
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation is accepting applications for its Small Town Grants: COVID-19 Response Program. Towns with...more
Foundation: Initiative Foundation
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation is accepting applications for its Small Town Grants: COVID-19 Response Program. Towns with...more
Foundation, DEED Deliver Small Business Relief Grants
Foundation: Initiative Foundation
The Initiative Foundation and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) have forged a partnership to...more
Foundation: Initiative Foundation
The Initiative Foundation and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) have forged a partnership to...more
Hackensack Lakes Area Community Foundation announces Hackensack-Backus Relief Fund
Foundation: Initiative Foundation
Hosted by the Initiative Foundation on GiveMN, this fund will be used to makes grants to nonprofits and local units of government to address...more
Foundation: Initiative Foundation
Hosted by the Initiative Foundation on GiveMN, this fund will be used to makes grants to nonprofits and local units of government to address...more
Hackensack Lakes Area Community Foundation announces Hackensack-Backus Relief Fund
Foundation: Initiative Foundation
Hackensack Lakes Area Community Foundation announces Hackensack-Backus Relief Fund. Written By: Brainerd Dispatch | Apr 26th 2020 -...more
Foundation: Initiative Foundation
Hackensack Lakes Area Community Foundation announces Hackensack-Backus Relief Fund. Written By: Brainerd Dispatch | Apr 26th 2020 -...more
Initiative Foundation partners in emergency child care grants
Foundation: Initiative Foundation
Grants of $500 to $3,000 will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis to licensed family- and center-based providers in the communities...more
Foundation: Initiative Foundation
Grants of $500 to $3,000 will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis to licensed family- and center-based providers in the communities...more
Cambridge Memorial Hospital Foundation awards over $65000 in local grants
Foundation: Initiative Foundation
The following organizations were awarded grant funding in 2019-2020: • Cambridge Community College Foundation: $25,000 to support...more
Foundation: Initiative Foundation
The following organizations were awarded grant funding in 2019-2020: • Cambridge Community College Foundation: $25,000 to support...more
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