Initiative Foundation



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.

Assets and Giving for Initiative Foundation

Assets

2020 - 95,633,483
2019 - 81,789,533
2018 - 71,595,102
2017 - 74,000,813
Domestic Grants

2020 - 11,269,071
2019 - 1,983,908
2018 - 2,175,100


    

Recent News from Initiative Foundation


Billionaire Glen Taylor announces a new charitable mission for 2024 - Star Tribune
Foundation: Initiative Foundation

The proceeds will go in perpetuity toward childhood education, rural initiatives and other philanthropic priorities set by the new Taylor Family...more

Timberwolves and Lynx owner Glen A. Taylor Announces Start of New Charitable Legacy Plan
Foundation: Initiative Foundation, Taylor Foundation, Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation

... philanthropic initiatives related to childhood education, rural ... What's more, his bold and entrepreneurial approach to philanthropy provides...more

Sompamitwong Awarded Initiators Fellowship
Foundation: Initiative Foundation, Southwest Initiative Foundation

"Being a dreamer is hard, especially when you don't get the support," says Suree Sompamitwong. "Luckily, I've had mentors that are very supportive." The social advocate and founder of Creative...more

Growing Local: Emerging Leaders Graduates First Cohort
Foundation: Initiative Foundation, Southwest Initiative Foundation

"One of the biggest ways to impact a community is to focus on leadership development. There is great potential in this group of energetic up-and-coming leaders," says one of the educators who led...more

Guest column: Creating a sense of belonging in southern Minnesota - Albert Lea Tribune
Foundation: Initiative Foundation

At Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation, we offer several grant ... SMIF has supported the organization with two Small Town Grants. They...more

Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation awards grants to small towns | Local News
Foundation: Initiative Foundation

Area recipients of 2023 Small Town Grant awards are: • Legacy Fund of Le Sueur Rotary, $10,000 for 10 kiosks providing information about the...more

SMIF awards $206000 in Small Town Grants - Austin Daily Herald
Foundation: Initiative Foundation

Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) recently approved 23 grants totaling $206,000 to support small towns of 10,000 or less in...more



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