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Local Giving

FY23 Impact Report: NMF contract with NTC Foundation sunsets

More than $500,000 raised in donations over the last 6 years of partnership

Sunday Cabaret Raises Nearly $12,000 for Bemidji Area Arts Endowment

The Sunday Cabaret event hosted by the Bemidji Area Endowment for the Arts, a component fund of Northwest Minnesota Foundation, raised $11,800 to support the arts.

Jim Carrington Trust establishes scholarship at Northwest Minnesota Foundation

A new scholarship has been established in honor of Jim Carrington, former sports editor of the Bemidji Pioneer and longtime youth baseball coach.

Portable wheelchair swing is now available in TRF, thanks to community fund grant

Thanks to a grant from the Thief River Falls Area Community Fund, a portable wheelchair swing is now available for use through the NorsKids Foundation.

Why I Give: Tabi Steinmetz

Here at the Northwest Minnesota Foundation, we’re proud to say that not only do we have dedicated staff committed to their work in building better lives throughout Northwest Minnesota, but 90 percent of our staff also give to the NMF Endowment, or one of its component funds.

Why I Give: Nate Haskell

Here at the Northwest Minnesota Foundation, we’re proud to say that not only do we have dedicated staff committed to their work in building better lives throughout Northwest Minnesota, but 90 percent of our staff also give to the NMF Endowment, or one of its component funds.

‘Knowing that our efforts are truly making a difference inspires us to continue’

With the goal of making a meaningful, lasting impact on the Park Rapids and Nevis area, Mark and Peggy Hewitt worked with the Northwest Minnesota Foundation to hold an open grand round for nonprofits that are working to remove barriers for youth and families to achieve success.

Thief River Falls Area Community Fund thanks public for its support

The Thief River Falls Area Community Fund has expressed its appreciation to its community for its support this summer.

A Closer Look at the Bemidji 31 Education Foundation Fund

It’s here! The All School Reunion weekend in Bemidji is happening now, through this weekend, from which a proceeds of the event will benefit the Bemidji 31 Education Foundation, a component fund of the Northwest Minnesota Foundation, and go toward its $20,000 matching grant from the George W. Neilson Foundation.

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