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.
The Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation recently approved 17 grants, totaling around $300,000.The grants, known as Taylor Grants, will go towards supporting rural improvements and childcare...more
RAFT is a collaborative initiative between 32 philanthropic partners aiming to accelerate and scale regenerative and agroecological approaches to transform global food systems.By leveraging...more
RAFT is a collaborative initiative between 32 philanthropic partners aiming to accelerate and scale regenerative and agroecological approaches to transform global food systems.By leveraging...more
The deadline is fast approaching for small businesses in Southeast Minnesota to get a piece of $1.1 million in funds.To qualify for the grant businesses must be in a small town of 20,000 people or...more
The deadline is fast approaching for small businesses in Southeast Minnesota to get a piece of $1.1 million in funds.To qualify for the grant businesses must be in a small town of 20,000 people or...more
The Otto Bremer Trust is putting its money where its mouth is.
The private charitable trust, which was created in 1944 to support residents of Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, and Wisconsin, has...more
The Otto Bremer Trust is putting its money where its mouth is.
The private charitable trust, which was created in 1944 to support residents of Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, and Wisconsin, has...more
The proceeds will go in perpetuity toward childhood education, rural initiatives and other philanthropic priorities set by the new Taylor Family...more
A partner at The Fruit Tree for Business LLP and co-founder of ESSENCE, Lorna Turner, discusses why Social Enterprise Day is a good time to celebrate Exeter’s thriving social enterprise scene.