NMF Giving Circle
Northwest Minnesota Foundation’s Giving Circle members are individuals and businesses that care deeply about Northwest Minnesota and want to support the continued well-being of the region—helping to sustain the place we call home.
How to join the Giving Circle
Members of our Giving Circle make an annual contribution of $500 or more to the NMF Endowment. The gift may be made in cash or in stock, as one payment or in installments.
Why be a Giving Circle member?
Your generous gift helps us make a bigger impact in Northwest Minnesota communities. Giving Circle members support all areas of our work—helping people start and grow new businesses, providing youth with leadership training, and addressing long-standing social challenges. And as an annual contributor, we know we can count on you to be a consistent force for good in our region.
The NMF Giving Circle includes the following levels:
Circle of Leadership—Lifetime gifts of $1,000,000 or more
- Arnold F. Lund, Sr.
- William S. and Margaret W. Marvin
- Jane B. and Arthur I. Snustad
- Richard Hebert
Circle of Community Champions—Lifetime gifts of $500,000 or more
- H.C. Bill and Jessie Baer
- Mark and Peggy Hewitt
- Sam and Peg Johnson
- Eldor and Stella Omdahl
- Joe and Amy Cass
- Susan I. Marvin
- Bob Naylor
Circle of Vision—Lifetime gifts of $100,000 or more
- Lyle H. Engelstad
- Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians
- LuVerne Trogstad
- Frances Drivold
- Leonard J. and Rosemond Kucera
- Elsie Semrau
- Ole and Ruth Tweet
- Robert F. and Marian Foley
- Gaylord A. Gunderson
- The Hellekson Family/Courage North
- Employees of TEAM Industries/TEAM Foundation
- Maggi Adams
- Dorrance H. Johnson
- Mary and Robert Johnson
- Orin and Marjorie Green
- Eleanor and Russell Jeske
- Jess and Wanda Dishman
- John and Faye Hedin
- Sam and Jane Evans
- Mississippi Headwaters Blood Bank
- Mike and Sarah Karvakko
- Frank and Margaret Marvin
- Merril Thiel and Ruth Howe
- Anita “Neen” Lillquist – Neen’s Future in Space Scholarship
- Kris Fontaine Memorial Scholarship Fund
- The Marvin Companies
- Charles Swanson Estate
- Crookston Blue Line Club
- Engelstad Family Foundation
- Estate of Esther Instebo
- Gene and Mary Aho
- Joseph and Janice Lueken Foundation
- Jake Marvin
- Robert C. and Mona Rae Johnson
- Tom and Marilyn Miller
- Estate of Lois Ludwig
- Fertile Lions
- First National Bank Bemidji
- John and Mavis Wahlberg
- Otter Tail Power Company
- Polaris Foundation
- Polaris Industries
- Citizens State Bank of Roseau
- Paul and Gloria Kaste
- Keith and Eva Olson
- Sons of Norway Vinland Lodge 1-193
- Kevin and Ann Cease
- Jim Stordahl
- Phil and Gloria Thompson
- Red River Valley Development Association
Annual Circle of Giving: Annual gift of $500 and above
- Alexander Adami
- Ashley and Brad Johnson
- Bethany Wesley
- Bethel Lutheran Church
- Carolyn F. Jacobs Culture and Humanity Fund
- Clayton and Ivy Knoshaug
- Cory and Kelli Boushee
- Dawn and Michael Ganje
- Deane and Jill Johnson
- Dr. Sarah Cronin
- Fredrikson-Ganje Funeral Home
- Granite Partners Foundation
- Hedeen Charitable Trust
- James and Joyce Hanko
- James Jacobson
- Jason and Nicki Carlson
- John and Adrienne Shimkus
- John and Eloise Ostrem
- Karen and Jim White
- Kelly and Jesse Martinka
- Kevin and Ann Cease
- Marshall County Driftskippers
- Michael and Tracy Neusser
- Mt Carmel WELCA
- Philip and Heather Knutson
- Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians
- Rick and Helga Bauerly Family Fund
- Rick and Nancy Vyskocil
- Rob and DeAnn Zavoral
- Ruth A. Howe
- Steven and Hollilynn Anderson
- Tabitha and Brent Steinmetz
- Terri Darco
- Timothy and Pam McCrory
- Town of Sinnott
- Up North Sports
- Wagner Plumbing & Heating
- William and Carol Pierskalla
Thank you
Our Giving Circle members are valued partners in all that we do. To honor and thank you for your important gifts, Giving Circle members are recognized in our publications and at our events. We strive to keep you informed through our website, newsletters, and annual report about the progress your gifts are helping us to build better lives throughout the region.
