| Fund Name | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Designated | ||
| Advocates for Family Peace Endowment Fund | Donate | This endowment supports the programs and projects of Advocates for Family Peace. |
| Band Boosters Fund | Donate | The purpose of this fund is to periodically purchase and maintain band uniforms for the Grand Rapids High School Band. |
| Barbara Anderson Fund in Memory of Lew and Nettie Berry | Donate | This fund was designed to pay for heating the Hill City United Methodist Church. |
| Bigfork Valley Hospital Endowment | Donate | This endowment supports programs and activities at the Bigfork Valley Hospital. |
| Children's Discovery Museum Endowment | Donate | This endowment supports the programs and projects of the Children's Discovery Museum. |
| Children's Discovery Museum School Enhancement Fund | Donate | The purpose of this fund is to enhance the experience of area school children by raising revenue to bring classrooms to the museum. |
| Community Cafe Endowment Fund | Donate | It is the intention of this endowment to provide current income and long-term protection for the operations of this agency. |
| Community Park Endowed Fund | Donate | Distributions from this endowment are to provide maintenance for the Maplewood Park located in southeast Grand Rapids. |
| Deer River Activity Boosters/Band Fund | Donate | The purpose of this fund is to periodically purchase and maintain band uniforms for the Deer River High School Band |
| Deer River Area Community Fund | Donate | This community endowment provides grants to local nonprofits that support the health and well-being of families in the Deer River Area. |
| Deer River Area Community Nonendowed Fund | Donate | This fund is intended to provide support for projects, programs and activities of the Deer River Area Community. |
| Deer River Schools Endowment | Donate | This endowment supports the programs and projects of Deer River School. |
| Delbert Matteson Second Harvest North Central Food Bank Endowment Fund | Donate | The purpose of this fund is to let the endowment grow for future needs at Second Harvest North Central Food Bank. |
| Edge Center Endowment | Donate | This endowment supports the programs and projects of the Edge Center in Bigfork, MN. |
| ElderCircle Fund | Donate | This endowment supports the programs and projects of ElderCircle. |
| Friends of the Forest History Center | Donate | Distributions from this fund are intended to support the Forest History Center in Grand Rapids. |
| Friends of the Forest History Center Nonendowed Fund | Donate | The purpose of this fund is to support the Forest History Center in Grand Rapids |
| Grace Christian School Endowment | Donate | This endowment supports the programs and projects of Grace Christian School. |
| Grace House Endowment Fund | Donate | The fund is for the specific purpose of supporting the projects and programs of Grace House Homeless Shelter. |
| Grand Itasca Foundation Fund | Donate | This endowment supports programs and projects that directly impact the health and well-being of Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital patients. |
| Grand Rapids AAUW Anniversary Fund | Donate | This fund's annual interest is used for the disbursement of scholarships that supports female students with an AA or higher who are pursuing higher education. |
| Grand Rapids Area Library Foundation Children's Library Fund | Donate | This endowment supports the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of the Agency and its affiliated agencies. |
| Grand Rapids Area Library Foundation Fund | Donate | This endowment supports the programs and projects of the Grand Rapids Area Library. |
| Grand Rapids Band Endowment | Donate | This endowment supports the programs and projects for the Grand Rapids High School Band. |
| Grand Rapids High School Boys Soccer Team Community Fund | Donate | This fund supports expenses for the soccer team not covered by the school district activity fees. |
| Grand Rapids Public Utilities Community Caring Fund | Donate | Grand Rapids Public Utilities customers provide crisis grants for our neighbors in need. |
| Greater Itasca Area Community Fund | Donate | This endowment supports current community needs in the Greater Itasca Area. Grants are provided during the Annual Grant Cycle. |
| Greater Itasca Area Community Nonendowed Fund | Donate | This nonendowed fund works with the Greater Itasca Area Community Fund to provide community grants. |
| Greater Pokegama Lake Association Fund | Donate | This fund is for the general investment of long term savings for the GPLA, with a focus on preserving natural areas on Pokegama Lake. |
| Great Minds Learning Center Fund | Donate | The Great Minds Learning Center Fund supports the Great Mind Learning Center’s mission of providing children and adults with the necessary reading, spelling, and math skills to accomplish their educational and personal goals. |
| Greenway Area Community Fund | Donate | This community endowment provides grants to local nonprofits that support the health and well-being of families in the Greenway Area. |
| GRHS Climate Fund | Donate | The fund shall be used for charitable support of positive relationships between school staff, faculty and students. |
| GRHS Post Prom Fund | Donate | This fund supports the activities at the Grand Rapids High School Post Prom event. |
| Hill City Area Community Fund | Donate | This community endowment provides grants to local nonprofits that support the health and well-being of families in the Hill City Area. |
| Hill Lake Trail Association Fund | Donate | It is the intention of this endowment that a portion of annual distribution be used for maintenance or expansion of the Hill Lake Trail System |
| ICTV Investment Fund | Donate | The purpose of this fund it to support future operations of the Agency. |
| IEDC Development Projects Fund | Donate | The purpose of this fund is to fund economic development projects in Itasca County, with particular attention directed to projects adding value to the timber industry or having county-wide benefits. |
| IEDC Endowment | Donate | This endowment supports the programs and projects of the Itasca Economic Development Corporation. |
| Itasca County Habitat for Humanity Fund | Donate | This endowment supports the programs and projects of Itasca County Habitat for Humanity. |
| Itasca County Historical Society Fund | Donate | This endowment supports the programs and projects of the Itasca County Historical Society. |
| Itasca Driftskippers Snowmobile Club Endowment | Donate | This endowment supports the programs and projects of the Driftskippers Snowmobile Club. |
| Itasca Hospice Foundation | Donate | This endowment supports the programs and projects of Itasca Hospice. |
| Itasca Life Options | Donate | This endowment supports the programs and projects of Itasca Life options. |
| Itasca Orchestra and Strings Endowment | Donate | This endowment supports the activities and projects of the Itasca Orchestra and Strings Program |
| Itasca Orchestral and Strings Program Eleanor Downing and Maxine Miller Fund | Donate | The purpose of this fund is to support future operations of the Itasca Orchestra and Strings Program. |
| KOOTASCA Community Action, Inc. Fund | Donate | This endowment supports the programs and projects of KOOTASCA Community Action, dedicated to reducing poverty. |
| MacRostie Art Center Endowment | Donate | This endowment supports the programs and projects of the MacRostie Art Center in downtown Grand Rapids, MN. |
| McGregor Lakes Area Foundation Endowment Fund | Donate | This endowment wishes to support community needs and improve the quality of life in the McGregor Lakes Area. |
| McGregor Lakes Area Foundation Nonendowed Fund | Donate | This fund wishes to support community needs and improve the quality of life in the McGregor Lakes Area. |
| Mental Health Education Fund | Donate | This fund supports programs and projects of NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness- Grand Rapids Area |
| Minnesota Deer Hunters Association Endowment | Donate | This endowment supports the programs and projects of the Minnesota Deer Hunters' Association (MDHA). |
| Mobility Mania Accessibility For All Fund | Donate | This fund supports projects that provide appropriate access to local businesses for all people, regardless of their physical abilities. |
| Nashwauk Area Community Fund | Donate | This community endowment provides grants to organizations that support the health and well-being of people in the Nashwauk Area. |
| Nashwauk Area Nonendowed Fund | Donate | This fund is intended to provide support for projects, programs and activities of the Nashwauk Area Community. |
| Northern Community Radio Endowment | Donate | This endowment supports the programs and projects of Northern Community Radio (KAXE). |
| Northland Counseling Center Endowment Fund | Donate | The purpose of this endowed fund is to help Northland Counseling Center carry out its mission promoting hope and recovery through mutual respect, trust and empowerment. |
| Power of Produce (PoP) | Donate | This is a program of the Grand Rapids Farmers Market. Local children aged 2-12 can sign up at the Grand Rapids Farmers Market and get a ‘Produce Passport.’ Then, the next six times that child comes to the Market, they get a $2 voucher to purchase whatever produce they want from the Market’s many vendors. Designed to promote healthy eating. |
| Reif Arts Council Endowment | Donate | This endowment supports the programs and projects of the Reif Center. |
| Remer Depot Endowment | Donate | This endowment supports the Remer Depot. |
| RJEMS School Climate Fund | Donate | The RJEMS School Climate Fund is used to provide and promote positive relationships at the Robert J. Elkington Middle School between school staff, faculty and students. |
| Second Harvest N Central Food Bank Endowment | Donate | This endowment supports the programs and projects of Second Harvest North Central Food Bank. |
| Spartan Booster Club Fund | Donate | The purpose of this fund is to provide support for boys and girls in Nashwauk-Keewatin extra curricular activities, specifically programs that were recently cut from school district funding |
| United Way of 1000 Lakes Endowment Fund | Donate | This endowment supports the programs and projects of United Way of 1,000 Lakes. |
| Wayne K. Mills Salvation Army Fund | Donate | This endowment supports the Itasca County programs and projects at the Salvation Army. |
| Wayne Mills/Chet Johnson Rotary Fund | Donate | The purpose of this endowment is to provide annual distributions for support to charitable organizations in the Grand Rapids and Greater Itasca area as selected by the advisor(s). |
| YMCA Youth Program Endowment | Donate | This endowment supports the programs and projects for youth at the Itasca County Family YMCA. |
| Youth for Christ Endowment | Donate | This endowment supports the programs of Youth for Christ, including Campus Life, the Ground Floor and outreach to at-risk youth. |
| Donor Advised | ||
| Barb James Memorial Fund | Donate | This is a donor advised fund for people in crisis. |
| Bigfork Lions Endowment | Donate | This endowment supports the programs and projects of the Bigfork Lions Club. |
| Corinne Gibson Ivanca Family Fund | Donate | The purpose of this donor advised fund is to support charitable organizations as selected by the advisor(s). |
| District 318 Endowment | Donate | This endowment supports the programs and projects of District 318 (Grand Rapids and Bigfork schools). |
| District 318 Nonendowed Fund | Donate | The purpose of this fund is to provide direct support to the District 318 Endowment |
| Giving Tree/Compassion Coalition | Donate | The purpose of this fund is to encourage 100 local citizens to commit $420 per year which will then be distributed quarterly to local non-profit agencies ($10,000/qtr) |
| Kosak Family Fund | Donate | This fund provides support for programs in the Greater Itasca Area that enrich the lives and development of families and youth. |
| Randall C. Benson Family Fund | Donate | It is the intention of this endowment to use portions of annual distributions to provided support to the Blaine Community Scholarship Program for Blaine High School students. |
| Tim Murphy Memorial Donor Advised Fund | Donate | The purpose of this donor advised fund is to support charitable organizations as selected by the advisor(s). |
| Wendy and Denny Roy Donor Advised Fund | Donate | The purpose of this donor advised fund is to support charitable organizations as selected by the advisor(s). |
| Scholarship | ||
| 1000 Lakes Scholarship Fund | Donate | The purpose of this scholarship is to support the higher education of students throughout the Itasca Area School Districts. |
| Alan Seagren Memorial Scholarship | Donate | This fund supports students who intend to become a Minnesota State Conservation Officer. |
| Ardell Simonson Memorial Scholarship | Donate | This scholarship is intended for a graduate of a Greater Itasca area high school who achieves a minimum GPA of 2.5 or greater who is interested in becoming an Elementary Educator. |
| Barbara Swentkofske Memorial Scholarship | Donate | This scholarship is intended for a graduating Grand Rapids High School female who is planning to attend a 4 year college or university. |
| Betty Shannon Scholarship Fund | Donate | This scholarship provides support for nursing students at Itasca Community College (ICC) and the College of St. Scholastica (CSS). |
| Bigfork Lions Scholarship Fund | Donate | This fund is for a graduating senior from Bigfork High School. Emphasis may be placed on student involvement in community. |
| Bill and Ruth Powers Scholarship | Donate | This scholarship supports District 318 students who intend to pursue a major in the field of arts and humanities. |
| Bill Gray - Southwest Elementary -Scholarship Fund | Donate | This scholarship supports students who attended Southwest Elementary School. |
| Bill Prigge Memorial Economic Scholarship | Donate | This scholarship supports a graduating GHS planning to study business or economics. |
| Bob Frick Memorial Scholarship | Donate | This scholarship supports a graduating GRHS student entering a vocational/technical program. |
| Bonner Hockey Scholar Award | Donate | This award is presented to the GRHS male and female hockey player with the highest cumulative GPA on their respective hockey team. |
| Brad Smith Memorial Scholarship | Donate | This scholarship supports a graduating DRHS student that demonstrates exceptional commitment to self and community. |
| Burgess Family Scholarship Fund | Donate | This scholarship is offered to a student graduating from Deer River High School with a GPA of at least 3.0, is active in community service and intends to obtain a Bachelor's Degree. |
| Carl and Margaret Mickelson/Kiwanis Scholarship | Donate | This scholarship supports GRHS Key Club (or Circle K) students who demonstrate commitment to community service. |
| Catherine Anderson Memorial Scholarship | Donate | This scholarship supports District 318 females who are interested in pursuing a career in education. |
| Chad, Holly, and Hannah Davis Memorial Scholarship | Donate | This scholarship is in memory of Chad, Holly and Hannah Davis and is available to traditional and non-traditional students in District 318 and Greenway. IEP preferred, but not required. |
| Coach Ted Brill Hockey Scholarship | Donate | This scholarship is offered to a GRHS male hockey player who demonstrates the values of hockey, and commitment to community and education. |
| Coach Tom Drazenovich Scholarship Fund | Donate | This scholarship recognizes a GRHS Senior football team member who demonstrates leadership and integrity. |
| Community Foundation General Scholarship | Donate | This scholarship supports students who have few or no other available scholarship options. (Criteria vary based on the current needs.) - NO FEES CHARGED PER AGREEMENT |
| Corey Bakken Speech and Debate Memorial Scholarship | Donate | This scholarship is to support speech and debate students in ISD 318. |
| Dan Retka Memorial Scholarship | Donate | This scholarship supports GRHS students planning to study engineering, construction management or environmental science. |
| Dede Emerson Scholarship Fund | Donate | The Dede Emerson scholarship was established for a Grand Rapids High School graduating senior enrolled in a two-year or four-year college, pursuing a major in international business, veterinarian work or music. This scholarship is based on scholastic merit. Financial need may also be taken into consideration. Applications with a GPA of less than 3.0 will not be accepted. |
| Dr. and Mrs. Robert Kelly Scholarship | Donate | This scholarship supports a student with an "interruption" in their career path pursuing a new career in healthcare. |
| Dr. Jules and Ilo Meyer Medical Scholarship | Donate | This scholarship supports students entering: Medical School, a Registered Nursing program, Dental School or Veterinarian School. |
| Eagle Scholarship | Donate | This scholarship is supports students planning to attend a Christian-centered college, university, Bible College, or seminary. |
| Ed and Eleanore Gregerson Scholarship | Donate | This recurring scholarship supports GRHS students who are active members of Zion Lutheran Church. |
| Edgar R and Bess R Mullins Award | Donate | This scholarship supports a GHS student who demonstrates athletic involvement, leadership, and commitment to GHS and community. |
| Erling and Fran Willadson Scholarship | Donate | This scholarship supports graduating GRHS students pursuing a vocational or technical school program. |
| Forrest Willey Memorial Scholarship | Donate | This fund provides 2 scholarships, 1 to a Grand Rapids student and 1 to a Northern Lights Community School student. This is an opportunity-centered award, referencing applicants who have fewer scholarship opportunities than most students. |
| Frances Bartos King-James E. King Scholarship | Donate | This scholarship supports graduating high school females who plan to pursue their goals outside of the area. |
| Freestone Community Club Scholarship | Donate | This scholarship supports students who live in the Arbo, Bass Lake, Deer Lake or Wabana townships. |
| Gary Ehalt "His Love For Animals" Veterinary Scholarship | Donate | This scholarship supports students interested in becoming a veterinarian. |
| Gibbons Family Scholarship Fund | Donate | The purpose of this fund is to use it's proceeds to fund the Greater Itasca STEM Scholarship, Greater Itasca VoTech/Community College Scholarship and the Greenway Spanish Scholarship. |
| G.J. Holt Family Scholarship | Donate | This scholarship supports students graduating from Bigfork School. |
| Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital Volunteer Services Scholarship | Donate | This scholarship supports students who have one year of college and pursuing a career in healthcare. |
| Grand Rapids AAUW Anniversary Nonendowed Scholarship | Donate | This scholarship supports females with an AA or higher who are pursing higher education. |
| Grand Rapids/Greenway Swim Association Scholarship | Donate | This scholarship supports students who participated in competitive swimming programs at GRHS or GHS. |
| GRHS Class of '85 Legacy Scholarship | Donate | Provides for students who have graduated from GRHS. Applicants can be any age, and attend any type of educational training or schooling. |
| GRSB Financial Focus Scholarship | Donate | This scholarship supports students pursuing study in a finance or business related field. |
| Hazel Brink Music Scholarship Fund | Donate | This scholarship is designed for a student interested in pursuing the study of music. Preference may be given to a GRHS graduating student. |
| Hill City Area Community Scholarship | Donate | Applicant must be a Hill City High School student. |
| Hill City Classmates Memorial Scholarship Fund | Donate | The Hill City Classmates Memorial Scholarship Fund is established as a memorial to students who graduated from Hill City High School. As a tribute, scholarships are awarded each year to one or more Hill City High School graduates. A Legacy list is presented to each recipient, and memorials are added as needed. |
| Jack Gunderson Memorial Scholarship | Donate | This scholarship supports DRHS students who demonstrate commitment to school and community. |
| Jan Ferraro Memorial Scholarship Fund | Donate | This scholarship is offered to graduates of Hill City HS who are not eligible for a Pell Grant. |
| Jennifer Koprowski Scholarship | Donate | This scholarship supports a GRHS female swimmer who has shown dedication to the sport and leadership ability. - donor wants to give out $1000 a year and doesn't want the spendable balance tracked for this fund at all. Removed this feature for this fund |
| John and Carol Setterberg Memorial Scholarship | Donate | This scholarship supports students at DRHS with high academic achievement and record of participation in sports. |
| John & Frances Furlong Scholarship | Donate | This scholarship supports GRHS students who pursue a vocational or technical training program. (Highest GPA) |
| Judy Peura Hultquist Scholarship | Donate | This scholarship is for high school students graduating from Hill City High School |
| J.W. Kumpula Scholarship | Donate | This scholarship supports a NKHS student who plans to pursue a technical career. |
| Keith Newstrom Memorial Aviation Scholarship | Donate | This scholarship supports someone pursuing a career in aviation. |
| K. Roger Betz Vocational School Scholarship | Donate | This scholarship is intended for a student graduating from Greenway High School with an intention of going to a two year vocational school. |
| Latterell Family Scholarship | Donate | This scholarship supports a BHS who plans to attend a four-year public or private college or university. |
| Lavona M. Jasper Scholarship | Donate | This scholarship supports a GHS student who plans to major in education. |
| Lilah Maddy Brandon Scholarship | Donate | The Lilah Maddy Brandon Scholarship is a recurring scholarship that supports a GRHS student with $1,000 per year for up to four years of higher education. |
| Lou and Mary Alice Barle Memorial Scholarship | Donate | This scholarship supports GHS student involved in sports and dedicated to leadership. |
| Max Fulton Forestry Scholarship Fund | Donate | This scholarship provides support for students pursuing study in the field of forestry. |
| MDI Success at Work Scholarship Fund | Donate | The purpose of this scholarship fund is intended to mainly help students transition from high school to work. Priority is given to students needing to overcome physical or other barriers. Must have an IEP or be involved in Special Education. |
| Mel and Lucille Beier Family Scholarship | Donate | This scholarship supports students who have high potential for success, but few other scholarship opportunities. |
| Mel and Nancy Kooda Memorial Scholarship Fund | Donate | The purpose of this scholarship is to support a student graduating from McGregor HS interested in pursuing a degree in the trades, teaching/education, nursing or medical. This is an "opportunity" scholarship. Preference is given to students with fewer, or the least other scholarship opportunities. |
| Mike Washburn Memorial Scholarship Fund | Donate | The purpose of this scholarship fund is to support a student graduating from Hill City High School interested in pursuing a degree in Heavy Equipment. |
| Mockford Scholarship | Donate | This fund provides scholarships that are sponsored by the Minnesota DNR Forestry Employees' Association (FEA). |
| Myles Reif Memorial Scholarship | Donate | This scholarship supports GRHS students in the top 10% of their graduating class who plan to pursue study in physical science. |
| Nashwauk Area Community Fund Scholarship | Donate | This scholarship supports a student graduating from Nashwauk/Keewatin HS |
| Nicole Calgaro Memorial Scholarship | Donate | This scholarship supports a NKHS student interested the music field or involved in 4H. |
| Northern MN Builders Association Scholarship Fund | Donate | This scholarship supports students pursuing a career in any of the building trade fields. |
| Northland Scholarship Fund NonEndowment | Donate | This scholarship supports Northland students who consistently demonstrate character and community service. |
| Petersen-Menefee Fund | Donate | This is for applicants who live in Good Hope, Max, Third River, Moose Park, Alvwood, Kinghurst, Ardenhurst or Grattan Townships who are pursuing post-secondary education. |
| Rae Graham Scholarship | Donate | This scholarship supports a GHS student who plans to major in business or education. |
| Reif Dance Company Endowed Scholarship | Donate | The purpose of this scholarship is for graduating seniors actively enrolled in the Reif Dance Company program. |
| Richard & Elaine Aune Music Scholarship | Donate | The Richard & Elaine Aune Music Scholarship was established to support a graduating senior from District 318 who is planning to study music. |
| Robert and Shirley Bennett Scholarship | Donate | This scholarship supports students who plan to study physics. Past recipients reapply for up to four years. |
| Ruth Hurlbert Scholarship | Donate | This scholarship supports students who attend the Oak Hills Bible College in Bemidji, Minnesota. |
| Scott A. Olson Memorial Scholarship | Donate | The Scott A. Olson Memorial Scholarship memorializes the life of Scott Olson, a Grand Rapids resident who was employed at MDI and was active with the Special Olympics and Ventures Travel. Scott served on the LaPrairie city council from 2018-2019. This is a general purpose scholarship awarded to a graduating student from Grand Rapids or Greenway. |
| Steven Pietila Memorial Scholarship | Donate | The Steven Pietila Memorial Scholarships are significant awards that support DRHS students with a GPA of 3.25 or higher. |
| St. John's Catholic Church of Hill City Scholarship Fund | Donate | This scholarship offers educational support for previous members of St. John's Catholic Parish in Hill City. |
| Sulo Herrala Scholarship Fund | Donate | This scholarship supports BHS students with a 3.0 GPA or higher who plans to further his/her education. |
| Sydney Gray Scholarship - Forest Lake Elementary | Donate | This scholarship supports students who attended Forest Lake Elementary School. |
| Terry and Muggs Matteson L&M Appreciation Scholarship Fund | Donate | This scholarship supports active L&M employees interested in continuing their education or training. |
| Truman and Borghild (Bud) Shoaff Memorial Family Fund | Donate | The purpose of this renewable scholarship fund is to support graduating seniors as well as non-traditional students in the Greater Itasca Area enrolled in and pursuing a degree, certification or credentials in STEM: Science Technology, Engineering and Math - OR - in a music field of study. |
| Turna E. Fletcher Scholarship | Donate | This scholarship supports a DRHS student pursuing an elementary education degree. |
| Wade and Barbara (Danielson) Salisbury Family Fund | Donate | The purpose of this scholarship is to support graduating seniors from Deer River High School, based on good character, hard work and need. |
| Workforce Ready Scholarship | Donate | A scholarship for people who want to live and work in the Itasca area. |
| Zack Adams Memorial Scholarship Fund | Donate | This scholarship supports GHS and Alexandria Tech students pursuing vocational, technical or certification programs. |
| Field of Interest | ||
| Alzheimer's Family Support Fund | Donate | This fund supports respite care for families who actively care for someone with Alzheimer's. |
| Betty Kauppi Music Fund | Donate | The Betty Kauppi Music Fund supports music throughout the Greater Itasca Area by offering grants during the Annual Grant Cycle. |
| Blandin Employees for Life Fund | Donate | Blandin Employees for Life Fund provides local individuals and families help with transportation needs to and from cancer treatments. |
| Bridges Mentoring Endowment | Donate | This endowment supports youth mentoring projects and programs. |
| Cliff Kauppi Youth Hockey Fund | Donate | This endowment supports local programs and projects that promote hockey for area youth. |
| Crisis Grant Fund | Donate | This endowment supports individuals and families in the Greater Itasca Area who are experiencing some type of crisis. Grants are provided through local nonprofit organizations. Priority may be given to maintain employment. |
| Edgar and Hannah Hetteen Fund | Donate | This endowment supports nonprofit programs and projects in the Greater Itasca Area that help families in crisis. |
| Edge of the Wilderness Student Golf Fund | Donate | This fund supports the development of youth interested in golf who live in the Edge of the Wilderness Area. |
| Endowed Sharing Fund | Donate | This endowment supports individuals and families in the Greater Itasca Area who are experiencing some type of crisis. |
| Fund for Animals | Donate | This endowment supports the programs and projects of non-profit organizations that positively impact animals in the Greater Itasca County area. |
| Fund for the Environment | Donate | This endowment supports current needs that relate to or affect our local Greater Itasca Area environment. |
| Fund for Women | Donate | This endowment supports the programs and projects in the Greater Itasca Area that positively affect women and girls. |
| Herreid Deer River Fund | Donate | The purpose of this fund is to benefit recipients in the Deer River Area as roughly defined by the 56636 zip code, the southern half of ISD 317, and other territory generally considered to be the "Deer River Area". This fund is to provide crisis funding grants to benefit identifiable individuals rather than to provide general support to charitable organizations or to provide grants to deal with chronic problems. |
| Itasca Area Cancer Crisis Endowment | Donate | This endowment supports crisis needs of individuals and families dealing with cancer. |
| Itasca County Sharing Fund | Donate | The purpose of this fund is to serve immediate, last resort, crises needs such as emergency shelter, utilities, healthcare, transportation and work clothing. Grants are intended to give the assisting agency some extra time to find more permanent solutions for their clients. |
| Jamie Tennison Memorial Compass Fund | Donate | This fund provides a compass and education to every youth completing the gun safety program in Itasca County. |
| Jamie Tennison Memorial Compass Fund Non Endowed | Donate | The purpose of this fund is to provide a brochure, a quality liquid filled compass and a short explanation of the program to all boys and girls in Itasca County completing the firearms safety course. This is honor Jamie Tennison who became lost while hunting and was never found. |
| Katherine T. Dodge Fund for the Arts | Donate | This endowment supports nonprofit programs dedicated to the Arts in the Greater Itasca Area. |
| MDI Success at Work Endowment Fund | Donate | This scholarship provides opportunity to students who may need specific support to overcome physical or other barriers. |
| MDI Success at Work NonEndowed Fund | Donate | The purpose of this non-endowed fund is to provide grants which enable and encourage an environment within the communities served by MDI that allow persons with disabilities to achieve success at work. |
| MN Shooting Sports Education Center Fund | Donate | The purpose of this fund is to support and promote area shooting sports. |
| Restore A Smile Fund | Donate | The purpose of this fund is to provide financial support for individuals within greater Grand Rapids area in need of dental care to help enhance their sense of physical and emotional well being. |
| Stanley and Helen Kangas Senior Sharing Fund | Donate | This endowment provides crisis funding (through local, human-service organizations) to senior citizens in the Greater Itasca Area. |
| Star of the North Lions Youth Fund | Donate | The purpose of this endowment is to provide annual distribution for youth project in the Grand Rapids Area. |
| Streufert Peace and Safety Fund | Donate | This endowment supports nonprofit programs that promote peace and safety in the Greater Itasca Area. |
| Veterans Support Emergency Fund | Donate | The purpose of this fund is to provide crisis need grants to Veterans in the Greater Itasca area. |
| Veterans Support Fund | Donate | This endowment provides grants that support local veterans in need. |
| Warren Youngdahl Fund | Donate | This endowment supports nonprofit programs and projects that help families in the Edge of the Wilderness Area. |
| Fiscal Sponsorship | ||
| Angel of Hope Fund | Donate | The Angel of Hope Fund supports those who have lost a child. The Angel of Hope Memorial Park is on the banks of the Mississippi River. |
| Ball Club Playground | Donate | The purpose of this fund is to create a multi-generational, culturally considerate, accessible park in the Ball Club Community, where people of all ages can safely gather, share a meal and play. Playground equipment will be accessible to those who are differently-abled. |
| Bena Local Indian Council Fund | Donate | This fund provides for community development by the Bena Local Indian Council. Example of projects include: repairs to the baseball field and basketball court at the park; install lights; install a ceremonial site; conduct repairs at the pavilion; purchase picnic tables; establish an exercise room, and other projects approved by the Local Indian Council. |
| CASE (Communities Against Sexual Exploitation) Fund | Donate | The purpose of the CASE (Communities Against Sexual Exploitation) Fund is to raise awareness about sexual exploitation of youth with a focus on prevention, protection, public awareness and persecution of perpetrators. |
| Foster Love Closet Fund | Donate | The purpose of this fund is to support Foster Love Closet, a place where a member of the community and foster families can stop for children's clothing or other items, free of charge. |
| Grand Rapids Farmer's Market Fund | Donate | This fund supports the Mighty Matching Dollar program that provides fresh, local produce at the Grand Rapids Farmers' Market. |
| Great Tails Animal Rescue Building Fund | Donate | This fund supports Great Tails Animal Rescue to either build or purchase a building to provide a safe place for our area's homeless, stray and surrendered animals from Itasca County. |
| Inger Local Indian Council (LIC) Fund | Donate | This fund supports community projects in Inger in Itasca County. |
| Itasca County Trails Task Force Fund | Donate | The purpose of this fund is to foster development and long term sustainability of quality recreational trails and facilities in Itasca County area that meet the needs of residents and visitors. |
| S.Lake Local Indian Council | Donate | This fund provides for community development by the S. Lake Local Indian Council. Examples of projects include: trail signage, fishing pier safety upgrades, community center equipment, improvements to the Pow Wow grounds and other projects approved by the Local Indian Council. |
| Social Movability - Helping All People Stay Engaged | Donate | As a sub-fund of the Mobility Mania Accessibility for All Fund, this fund will support individuals who receive long-term services and supports, and mental health services to enhance their quality of life, give opportunities for independence and offer transportation options 7 days a week and after hours. |
| Wabana Community Fund | Donate | This fund was established to raise funds to improve the community center/recreation area at the Wabana Town Hall. |
| Operations | ||
| Foundation Fund | Donate | This endowment supports the programs and projects of the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation. The Foundation Fund enables us to be "For Good. Forever." |
| Other Funds | ||