Donors & Giving
Put your passions, ideas, and intentions into action. We’re here to guide your every step as you leave a legacy that will support generations to come. Connect with your community and lift up our region’s people and places by investing in what makes Northwest Minnesota great.
Make a difference
NMF offers a very personal way for residents and friends of Northwest Minnesota to make a meaningful and lasting contribution.
In its role as the regional community foundation for Northwest Minnesota, NMF offers flexible fund types which enable donors to achieve their charitable goals.
Ways to Give
NMF encourages all philanthropy, with a special emphasis on the establishment of endowment funds.
Find a Fund
Established funds can be searched by county or topic to give locally or in support of a particular cause.
Fund advisor resources
Our work is possible because of you, the fund advisors who dedicate time to make communities, organizations, schools and our region a better place for people to live and work. Thank you!
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News & Ideas
See how giving makes a difference in our region.
‘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.
#GivingTuesday Spotlight: ‘We’re From Here so That’s Where We Want to Help’
‘We’re from here so that’s where we want to help’ Dick Hebert moves family foundation to NMF to further local impa
NMF Staff Share Why They Give to their Workplace
I have worked at the Northwest Minnesota Foundation for 5 years. Over that time, I have seen and worked with the people, businesses and organizations that benefit from our work across the region.
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