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


Bernick Family Foundation Opens $200K Grant Round
Foundation: Central Minnesota Community Foundation

The Bernick Family Foundation will accept applications for grants ranging from $5,000 to $40,000 in its focus areas.The Bernick's is a fourth-generation family-owned business, providing beverage,...more

Three Area Residents Will Receive Awards At Upcoming Celebration of Philanthropy
Foundation: Central Minnesota Community Foundation

Bill and Chip Martin-Chaffee are known for their hard work and love for their community, and now they're getting recognition for it. The Minnesota couple has been named the recipients of the...more

Local Education Foundation Celebrates $3 Million Milestone in Supporting St. Cloud Schools
Foundation: Central Minnesota Community Foundation

A Minnesota school district is getting some extra credit for its students after a major donation from a retired teacher. The Local Education & Activities Foundation for St. Cloud Area School...more

Stearns Bank Community Challenges Raises Record Funds - WJON
Foundation: Central Minnesota Community Foundation

The challenge is a partnership with the Central Minnesota Community Foundation and will benefit Catholic Charities, Salvation Army and St....more

14 Groups Supporting Women and Girls in Central Minnesota Get Grants - KNSI
Foundation: Central Minnesota Community Foundation

Central Minnesota Community Foundation website. (KNSI) — Two foundations supporting women have doled out $90,000 to 14 organizations around...more

A Greater Quality Of Life To The Peacocks Of Munsinger Clemens Gardens
Foundation: Central Minnesota Community Foundation

Minnesota's Munsinger Clemens Gardens is home to dozens of peacocks, and they're in need of some TLC. The St. Cloud Times reports the birds live in an "inadequate" and "depressing" enclosure with...more

Bernick Foundation grants include two area programs - Pine and Lakes Echo Journal
Foundation: Central Minnesota Community Foundation

The Bernick Family Foundation established their first fund with the Central Minnesota Community Foundation in 1989. The Bernick's company and...more

Grants Awarded To WACOSA, ConnectAbility of MN | KNSI
Foundation: Central Minnesota Community Foundation

... people with disabilities have been awarded a grant from the Central Minnesota Community Foundation's Central Minnesota Special Needs...more

Charity Challenge Raises More Than 500K for Food Shelves | KNSI
Foundation: Central Minnesota Community Foundation

The Norman C. Skalicky Foundation, in partnership with the Central Minnesota Community Foundation (CMCF), hosts the...more

Central Minnesota Community Foundation announces philanthropy award winners
Foundation: Central Minnesota Community Foundation

Gau has a passion for supporting her community and philanthropic mission within Central Minnesota. She first started at Quinlivan & Hughes P.A....more



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