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.

Northwest Minnesota Foundation marks 40 years of community investment, honors regional leaders

Over 200 community members gathered at the Sanford Center to celebrate NMF’s four decades of philanthropy, community investment, and regional leadership.

Walking in their shoes – Former beneficiary joined NMF to empower others

Join Joan Berntson as she reflects on the full cycle of transitioning from an NMF beneficiary to an NMF staff. And a lifelong commitment to showing up for her neighbors and serving the place she calls home.