Family of Funds: Helping seniors stay connected to the home they love
Living at Home of the Park Rapids Area reflects on the impact of an anonymous $20,000 grant from a donor-advised fund held at the Northwest Minnesota Foundation.
The ripple effect of giving: why Fred Madsen chose to invest in Bemidji
Fred Madsen did not grow up in Bemidji, nor did he attend school or begin building his career there. His connection began much more simply — with love.
A legacy of generosity: the Felskes’ planned gift
Without children of their own, Berdean and Audrey turned to the Northwest Minnesota Foundation to help them create a lasting legacy in the region they love.
Investing in youth through housing support
Deb Zak’s experience working alongside youth has shaped her commitment to supporting young adults today – particularly through access to safe, stable housing.
Marion Dessert Memorial Fund supports restoration of historic benches along Lake Boulevard in Bemidji
The Marion Dessert Memorial Fund has now helped fund the restoration of three historic benches along Bemidji’s Lake Boulevard.
Donor-advised fund grants to nonprofit bringing free summer programming directly to children
The Richard Hebert Family Foundation Fund, a fund in the Northwest Minnesota Foundation family of funds, has granted $20,000 to the Lakes Area Yes Network to support its efforts in bringing free summer programming directly to the children around Calloway, Frazee, Waubun, and White Earth.
Leaving a legacy: Howe Thiel Charitable Fund
Ruth Howe and Merril Thiel believed in giving back – and the strength of this belief will be realized for generations to come, as their Howe Thiel Charitable Fund will support Bemidji area nonprofits in perpetuity.
Partners for Health LifeCare Gala celebrates and supports the excellence of regional health care provider
For 17 years, the Roseau County community has come together every year to support and celebrate the excellence of its regional health care provider.
Donor-advised fund supports Honor Flight trips honoring veterans’ service
The Ole and Ruth Tweet Family Fund, a fund within the Northwest Minnesota Foundation family of funds, has supported a nonprofit that takes veterans on Honor Flights to Washington, D.C. so they can experience the memorials honoring their service.