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Neighbors helping neighbors

We know Northwest Minnesota offers boundless opportunities. That’s why we measure our impact by the results we create for the people, businesses, and communities we serve.

Featured achievements

Leadership training for 4,000 youth and adults

More than $62.5 million in grants

4,168 jobs created or retained

Serving the needs in 45 communities

Accomplishments

In addition to the important work we continue to pursue, we have achieved the following:

  • Made 927 loans for a total of $33.7 million,
  • Created or retained more than 4,168 jobs in our region
  • Leveraged more than $140 million in additional lending
  • Made over 11,800 grants totaling more than $62.5 million
  • Our leadership programs have trained almost 4,000 youth and adults
  • Our nonprofit management and diversity training programs have addressed the needs of 358 organizations and 45 communities
  • We have more than $97 million in total assets and 440 funds in our family of funds

Impact Report

Click HERE to read our most recent Impact Report.

Financials: Form 990

Click HERE to read our most recent IRS Form 990.

News & Ideas

See how our initiatives, partnerships, and collaborations are making an impact.

NWCoC seeks info on potential supportive housing projects

NWCoC is seeking information about potential supportive housing projects that could seek funding through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s CoC Builds program.

NMF pushes more than $890,000 into the region in third quarter of FY25

Dollars released by NMF included more than $578,000 in grants through NMF’s family of funds, $165,000 in loans to small business owners, and $147,000 through NMF’s mission-driven grants programs.

Advocacy training aims to amplify local voices in legislative process

Community and economic development professionals from across the region gathered in Bemidji this winter to build confidence and sharpen their advocacy skills ahead of the 2025 legislative session.

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