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A community foundation is a collection of many separate funds established by individuals, families, nonprofit organizations, and companies to enhance the quality of life in a local area. Community Foundation funds accommodate a variety of philanthropic interests and giving styles.
The funds listed below reflect the diverse charitable interests of our area's donors. All funds are divided into one of seven types: Unrestricted Funds, Field of Interest Funds, Donor Advised Funds, Designated Funds, Scholarship Funds, Temporary Funds, and Affiliated Trust Funds.
Unrestricted Funds
These funds give the Community Foundation both the resources and the flexibility to address the ever changing needs facing the people and institutions of our region.
Field of Interest Funds
Donors who establish a Field of Interest Fund may rely on the expertise of the Community Foundation to determine the most effective use of their fund to address an area of interest to the donor, such as the arts, the environment, or human services.
Donor Advised Funds
These funds are excellent vehicles for those who wish to participate actively in the grant making process as the donor retains the right to make grant recommendations for consideration by our Board of Trustees.
Designated Funds
With these funds, donors choose to benefit specific, named charitable organizations.
Scholarship Funds
With a Scholarship Fund, donors may help deserving young people pursue an education they might not otherwise receive.
Temporary Funds
A Temporary fund provides the option for donors to make annual gifts from which the entire principal is granted for a particular purpose.
Affiliated Trust Funds
An Affiliated Trust is a private foundation for which the Community
Foundation provides scholarship or grant making, administrative and/or investment services on a contract basis.
Funds Established in 2007
25th Anniversary Celebration Fund will support the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation’s planning for the 25th Anniversary Celebration. 2007 Designated
A&A Enterprises Charitable Fund was created to allow the donors to participate actively in the grant making process. 2007 Donor Advised
Ashwabay Outdoor Educational Foundation Fund, part of the Apostle Islands family of funds, will support the foundation’s mission to provide a quality, affordable outdoor recreation experience that renews
and enhances the lives of people in the Chequamegan Bay area. 2007 Organizational Endowment
Attracting and Maintaining Young People One Stop Shop Fund supports the efforts of the Attracting and Maintaining Young People Initiative of the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation. 2007 Designated.
CORE Endowment Fund, part of the Apostle Islands family of funds, will support the organization in bringing together community and families to meet the needs of seniors in the northern community of the Bayfield Peninsula. 2007 Organizational Endowment.
Courage Center Duluth Fund supports the continued operations of Courage Duluth. 2007 Organizational Endowment
Frank G. DeMaio Fund will enable three schools in Cook County to provide instruction of Less Commonly Taught Languages (LCTL). 2007 Designated
Esperanza Fund allows the donor to participate actively in the grant making process while answering the needs of the community. 2007 Donor Advised.
The Manley and Lillian Goldfine Gold Star Temporary Fund will support the operations related to the Manley and Lillian Goldfine Gold Star Teacher Award Fund. 2007 Temporary
G.R.A.C.E. Fund, part of the Apostle Islands family of funds, addresses changing needs of the region served by the Apostle Islands Area Community Fund. 2007 Field of Interest
Patricia S. Gustafson ‘56 Memorial Scholarship Fund will award a renewable scholarship to a graduating female senior from Denfeld High School or Marshall School who exemplifies the life of Patricia Gustafson. 2007 Scholarship
Todd, Susan, Matthew and Hilary Johnson 2007 Charitable Fund addresses the region’s changing needs. 2007 Unrestricted Family
Knight Creative Communities Initiative Fund helps support the activities of the KCCI project in the Duluth-Superior area. 2007 Designated
Gregory S. and Barbara J. Miller Charitable Lead Trust supports land and water conservation by the West Wisconsin Land Trust in the St. Croix and Lake Superior watersheds. 2007 Temporary
Minnesota Power New Generation Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to full-time college students who reside in Minnesota Power’s service area and major in a qualifying field of study. 2007 Temporary
Nordling Family Designated Fund I supports two nonprofit organizations in Duluth. 2007 Designated
Nordling Family Fund was created to allow the family to participate actively in the grant making process. 2007 Donor Advised
Peter M. and Betty W. Rogers Fund, part of the Apostle Islands family of funds, was created to allow the donor to participate actively in the grant making process. 2007 Donor Advised
Jack and Mary Rowe Memorial Scholarship Fund will reward excellence in academic performance to students from public high schools in Duluth, Hermantown, and Proctor who are pursuing a career in engineering. 2007 Scholarship
Kenneth and Concetta Schoen Scholarship Fund will provide financial assistance for students with potential from the three public high schools in Duluth. 2007 Scholarship
Young Leaders Fund recognizes young adults and their efforts to assist in making the Duluth-Superior community an exciting place to live. 2007 Unrestricted
Previously Created Funds
John T. and Elizabeth C. Adams Arts Fund is designed to attract programs of artistic quality to the Duluth Superior area and enrich performances, exhibits and artistic services for area organizations. 1984 Field of Interest
Anderson Niskanen Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance for graduating seniors from Duluth public high schools who are in financial need for post-secondary education at the University of Minnesota Duluth or the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. 1998 Scholarship
Scott D. Anderson Leadership Foundation Fund is dedicated to sponsoring the delivery of high quality, value-based leadership training opportunities and/or scholarships recognizing leadership accomplishments for youth. 1999 Field of Interest
Anishinabe Fund fosters cultural awareness of Ojibwe traditions, encourages the migration of ideas from, and encourages respect for, the Ojibwe culture. 1999 Donor Advised
Anonymous Charitable Fund, of the Cook County Community Fund, a donor advised fund of the Merrill Lynch Community Charitable Fund, will allow the donor to participate actively in the grantmaking process. 2004 Donor Advised
Anonymous Family Fund will support 5 nonprofit organizations designated by the donor. 2006 Designated
Anonymous Friend Designated Fund supports nonprofit organizations designed by the donor. 2005 Designated
Anonymous Friend Fund addresses the region's changing needs. 2005 Unrestricted
Anonymous I Charitable Fund supports two nonprofit organizations in the Duluth area. 1994 Designated
Anonymous III Fund addresses changing needs in the Two Harbors area together with support of a nonprofit program in the area. 2005 Designated
Anonymous IV Fund will provide support to a nonprofit organization n Cook County. 2005 Designated
Anonymous Temporary Fund provided the opportunity for a donor to make an anonymous grant to a nonprofit organization. 2005 Designated
Paul Antonich Scholarship Fund honors Paul's spirit by providing a scholarship to a Duluth Central High School senior boy on the track and/or cross-country team. The recipient is a student who encourages others, demonstrates dedication, good citizenship, and promotes team unity. The candidates must also show respect and dignity towards others as Paul did. 2000 Scholarship
Apostle Islands Area Community Fund, an affiliate fund of the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation, actively promotes private giving for the public good of the Apostle Islands area. 2000 Field of Interest
Apostle Islands Area Community Operating Fund supports the activities of the Apostle Islands Area Community Fund. 2000 Temporary
Apostle Islands Area Grant Making Fund will support projects in the arts, environment, human rights, adult education, community, youth and family services, and civic areas in the the Bayfield-LaPointe-Red Cliff region. 2004 Temporary
Apostle Islands Area Program Services Endowment Fund provides direct support for the operating costs of the Apostle Islands Area Community Fund. 2002 Designated
Apostle Islands Charitable Temporary Fund supports the activities of the Friends of the Bayfield Recreation Center. 2006 Temporary Donor Advised
Apter Family Fund was created to allow the donor to participate actively in the grant making process. 1998 Donor Advised
Aspen Fund a donor advised fund of the Merrill Lynch Community Charitable Fund, will allow the donor to participate actively in the grantmaking process. 2006 Donor Advised
Darrell and Palchie Asselin Scholarship Fund was created as a memorial to provide financial assistance to the non-traditional student in financial need. 1993 Scholarship
Samuel F. Atkins and Barbara H. Atkins Memorial Fund helps low-income, disadvantaged people meet their basic human needs and encourages and enables projects which involve animals, attend to the welfare of animals, or alleviate animal suffering. 1992 Field of Interest
Attracting and Maintaining Young People Fund supports the efforts of the Attracting and Maintaining Young People Initiative of the DSACF. 2006 Temporary
Barnum Fund supports nonprofit organizations serving the residents of the Duluth Superior area. 1993 Unrestricted
William E. Barto Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to high school seniors of Duluth and Superior who plan to major in the arts and attend the University of Minnesota Duluth or the University of Wisconsin-Superior. 1995 Scholarship
Bayfield Community Education Foundation Fund supports the agency's mission to facilitate achievement of educational excellence by students attending schools located within the Bayfield School District. 2001 Organizational Endowment
Bayfield Heritage Association Fund supports the agency's mission to promote awareness, appreciation, and preservation of Bayfield's distinctive history. 2001 Organizational Endowment
Birch Grove Foundation Fund will support efforts to sustain community-based elementary education. 2005 Organizational Endowment
Dr. and Mrs. Bernhard Boecker Charitable Fund addresses the region's changing needs. 1996 Unrestricted
Bernard B. Brusin and Mary L. Brusin Scholarship Fund established as a memorial, provides renewable scholarships to Jewish and Roman Catholic students for college or vocational training. 1987 Scholarship
Building for Women Fund supports the charitable purposes of the Building for Women, located in Duluth, Minnesota. 2000 Organizational Endowment
William, Florence and Dorothy Burns Family Fund addresses the region's changing needs. 1996 Unrestricted Family
Business Leaders Fund benefits both our area's business leaders and the charitable community. With a minimum gift of $25,000, the Fund enables business leaders to expand their grant making capacity, enjoy increased community visibility, and receive ongoing credit for their generosity. Members of the Business Leaders Fund as of December 31, 2006, are: CLM Corporation; Duluth News Tribune; Duluth Winnipeg & Pacific Railway; Enbridge Energy Partners; Evening Telegram Company/Morgan Murphy Stations; Hanft Fride, A Professional Association; M&I Bank (in memory of Robert D. Banks); W.P. & R.S. Mars Company; Minnesota Power; Moline Machinery Ltd.; National Bank of Commerce; North Shore Bank of Commerce; Reuben Johnson & Son, Inc. and Affiliated Companies; St. Mary Land & Exploration Company; St. Mary's/Duluth Clinic Health System; United General Constructors, Inc. (in memory of Herbert Klippen); U.S. Bank-Duluth; Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota; and one anonymous donor. 1988 Unrestricted
Allen Butler Minority Law Enforcement Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to people of color to begin or continue law enforcement training at a post-secondary institution. 1996 Temporary
Campbell Family Charitable Fund was created in 1950 by John C. Campbell, Jr., a veteran timber producer. The Fund was subsequently transferred to the Community Foundation. 1984 Unrestricted
Carlton County Historical Society Foundation Fund was established to support the Carlton County Historical Society in its efforts to collect, preserve, and disseminate the history of Carlton County. 1999 Organizational Endowment
Michael Adam Carroll Memorial Fund will provide financial resources to organizations that provide services to disabled youth and their families, particularly in the areas of family support services and respite care. 2005 Donor Advised
Center on Alcohol and Drug Problems Fund was created to support, in perpetuity, the Center on Alcohol and Drug Problems. 1987 Organizational Endowment
Central Mesabi Fund for Human Services assists agencies that directly help low-income people cope with their basic needs and problems. Grants are restricted to agencies that serve communities bounded on the west by Coleraine and on the east by Mountain Iron. 1989 Field of Interest
Cleveland Family Fund addresses the region's changing needs. 2003 Unrestricted
Cloquet Educational Foundation Fund, established to realize the advantages of broader investment management, is dedicated to the youth of the Cloquet community. 1994 Organizational Endowment
Community Leaders Fund recognizes businesses and individuals that have provided outstanding resources to address our region's charitable needs, now and in the future. With a minimum gift of $10,000, the Fund offers community leaders an opportunity to expand the impact of their charitable giving and enjoy increased and ongoing visibility for their generosity. Members of the Community Leaders Fund as of December 31, 2006, are: Martha B. Alworth; Abbot G. Apter, Barker's Island Marina; Richard R. Burns; Karen and John Fillenworth; Helena Jackson; Frances and Joseph Leek; Ilene Levin and Steve Goldfine; Blair and Anna Mahan; Ann and Robert Mars, Jr.; Mary E. Millard; PLB, LLC; St. Mary's/Duluth Clinic Health System; Arend J. and Verna Sandbulte; James H. Stewart; Donald L. and Susan C. Wallgren; and Thomas B. Wheeler. 2000 Unrestricted
The Community Opportunity Fund, formerly known as the Unrestricted Endowment is created by the gifts of many generous donors wishing to benefit the community as a whole. People from all walks of life have pooled contributions into this Fund, creating a permanent legacy for our community. 1983 Unrestricted
Cook County Community Fund, an affiliate fund of the Community Foundation, actively promotes private giving for the public good of the Cook County area. 2003 Field of Interest
Cook County Community Grantmaking Fund will support projects in the Cook County area. 2005 Temporary
Cook County Community Operating Fund supports the activities of the Cook County Community Fund. 2004 Temporary
Cook County Higher Education Fund was established to support higher education resources for the residents of Cook County. 2006 Organizational Endowment
Donor Advised Temporary Fund provided the donor of the Community Foundation's $10,000 gift to provide a $10,000 grant to a qualifying nonprofit of their choice. 2005 Donor Advised
Douglas County Disaster and Welfare Fund was created in 1919 by the Superior Chapter of the Red Cross and residual gifts to the Superior Fire Relief Committee and later transferred to the Community Foundation. Income from this Fund continues to help the general welfare of Douglas County residents. 1984 Field of Interest
Duluth Building & Construction Trades Council Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to children of members of unions affiliated with the Duluth Building Trades Council. 2006 Temporary
Duluth Central High School Alumni Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance for post-secondary education to graduating seniors of Central High School. The student must demonstrate qualities of fine character, consideration for others, perseverance, and desire to succeed. Originally established as the George A. Beck Scholarship Fund by the Class of 1994 of Duluth Central High School. 1999 Scholarship
Duluth Playhouse Endowment Fund supports the continued operations of the Duluth Playhouse. 1996 Organizational Endowment
Duluth Public Schools Fund was established to gain greater visibility and support for Duluth Public Schools by supporting innovative and creative educational projects. 1984 Organizational Endowment
Duluth Superior Sharing Fund enables human service agencies to provide small cash grants to vendors on behalf of low-income clients at times of critical need. 1983 Temporary
Duluth Legacy Endowment Fund will provide support to the City of Duluth for public projects. 2005 Organizational Endowment
Julie Enberg Memorial Scholarship Fund will provide financial assistance to female undergraduate athletes at the University of Minnesota Duluth. The Fund was established to honor Julie's dedication to sports, especially hockey, and her commitment to both her community and the University of Minnesota Duluth. 2001 Scholarship
Erola Family Fund, a donor advised fund of the Merrill Lynch Community Charitable Fund, will allow the donor to participate actively in the grant making process. 2005 Donor Advised
Fair Chance Fund encourages and enables innovative and collaborative projects which reduce long-term dependency on public assistance programs, decrease the effects of poverty on children, and provide opportunities for economic self-sufficiency. 1991 Field of Interest
Family Service Sharing Fund was created with the remaining assets of Family Service of Duluth. 1989 Unrestricted
Four Cedars Environmental Fund was established to provide financial incentives that initiate, stimulate, enrich, and assist programs and organizations involved in the protection, preservation, and education of the unique natural resources found primarily within the Western Lake Superior Watershed. 2006 Field of Interest
C.E. Fuller, Jr. and M.K. Fuller Fund, created in 1963 and later transferred to the Community Foundation, supports human service programs in the region. 1997 Field of Interest
Fund for the Environment reflects growing community concern and awareness of our interdependency with our environment. 1991 Field of Interest
Peter M. Gargano Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to the children of the employees of Ulland Brothers for post-secondary education. 1992 Temporary
Gernander Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance for post-secondary education to graduating seniors of Denfeld High School with demonstrated good character who combine athletic and academic accomplishments. 1998 Scholarship
Girl Scouts - Northern Pine Council Endowment ensures funds for the future of Girl Scouting 1986 Organizational Endowment
Global Awareness Fund assists projects that increase community awareness of our global interdependence and promote citizen participation in global issues. 1983 Donor Advised
Colonel Lawrence H. Golberg Aviation Scholarship Fund honors the memory of Colonel Golberg, a Vietnam pilot who died in battle, by providing scholarships for post-secondary pilot training in the Duluth area. 2003 Scholarship
Manley and Lillian Goldfine Star Teacher Award will recognize and reward outstanding educators of ISD#709 - Duluth Public Schools. 2006 Field of Interest
Goodwill Future Fund was created to realize the advantages of broader investment management and gain greater visibility for Goodwill Industries. 1995 Organizational Endowment
Grand Marais Public Library Fund will support the continued operations of the Grand Marais Public Library. 2006 Designated
Greater Proctor Area Scholarship Foundation provides greater visibility and support for the foundation and its many scholarships. 2004 Organizational Endowment
Grutzner Madeline Island Fund will support nonprofit organizations serving Madeline Island and its residents. 2006 Field of Interest
Arthur and Winnie Gurovitsch Children's Fund was created to honor Arthur Gurovitsch's kindness to and loving ways with children. This Fund will light the way for less fortunate children. 1997 Field of Interest
Harris Family Fund will provide support to 9 nonprofit organizations which have been designated by the donors. 2006 Designated
Carol and Peter Harris Family Fund was created to allow the donors to participate actively in the grant making process. 2005 Donor Advised
Scott Hawkins Fund was created to allow the donor to participate actively in the grant making process. 2006 Donor Advised
Jeanne H. Hemmingway Scholarship Fund was founded as a memorial to provide financial assistance to graduating high school seniors attending the University of Minnesota Duluth. 1990 Scholarship
Hermantown Community Fund, an affiliate fund of the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation, actively promotes private giving for the public good in the Hermantown area. 2005 Filed of Interest
Hermantown Community Grantmaking Fund will support projects in the Hermantown community. 2006 Temporary
Hermantown Community Operating Fund supports the activities of the Hermantown Community Fund. 2005 Temporary
Gus and Henrietta Hill Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance for post-secondary education to Duluth East High School graduates. The Fund was created through a bequest from Henrietta Hill in memory of her grandson, Roger C. Hill, Jr. 2000 Scholarship
John Hoffbauer Memorial Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance for graduating high school seniors from Duluth or Proctor public schools who plan to major in education or early childhood education. 2000 Temporary
Max and Julia Houghton Duluth Central Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to graduating Central seniors for post-secondary education. 2003 Temporary
Human Rights Fund supports projects that promote tolerance and combat bigotry, racism, and discrimination in the Apostle Islands area. 2000 Field of Interest
Human Rights Grantmaking Fund will support human rights projects in the Bayfield-LaPointe-Red Cliff area.
Howard J. and Barb Ignatius Fund will provide funding equally to support technology at Denfeld High School and the English Department at Proctor Senior High School. 2006 Designated
Greg Irons Award Fund honors the tenets and beliefs of Greg Irons by recognizing and rewarding the efforts of students in Duluth Public Schools and teachers who help students succeed. 1990 Designated
Jackson Club Scholarship Fund will provide financial awards for post secondary education, including college and vocational training to graduating seniors from Hermantown High School. 2005 Scholarship
Cory Jam Memorial Award Fund, created with gifts from family and friends, provides a scholarship for a Duluth East High School graduate. 1988 Scholarship
Edna M. & H. Anna Jenks' Charitable Fund was originally created in 1956 to support twelve nonprofit organizations designated by the donor. The Fund was later transferred to the Community Foundation. 1985 Designated
Knight Fund will support a variety of community, cultural, and civic projects and nonprofit organizations. 2002 Donor Advised
John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Fund assists a wide variety of community-based projects and nonprofit organizations that would not normally receive Knight Foundation support. 1993 Donor Advised
Ralph S. Knowlton Lake Superior Marine Museum Endowment Fund was established to realize the advantages of broader investment management and to gain greater visibility for the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center. 1992 Organizational Endowment
Labor World Doug Nelson Scholarship Fund will provide financial assistance for post-secondary education in memory of Doug Nelson. 2004 Scholarship
LaBounty Family Fund, part of the Two Harbors Area Fund family of funds, will provide assistance to projects which promote economic development in the Two Harbors area. 2001 Donor Advised
Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua Blue Canvas Fund will provide funds for the periodic replacement of the Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua tent. 2001 Organizational Endowment
Lake Superior Chamber Orchestra Endowment Fund supports the continued growth of the LSCO summer concert series. This endowment will enhance the LSCO's innovative programming and audience development. 1997 Organizational Endowment
Lake Superior Medical Society Tilderquist Scholarship Fund will provide scholarships for students attending the University of Minnesota - Duluth Medical School. 2005 Scholarship
Lakeview Arts Fund supports local arts organization and other local organizations which undertake art projects. 2006 Field of Interest
Levin/Goldfine Charitable Fund was created to allow the donors to participate actively in the grant making process. 2005 Donor Advised
Douglas H. and Judith H. Lewis Memorial Fund supports two nonprofit organizations in the Duluth area. This Fund was established when two trusts, created in 1973 and 1977, were transferred to one Community Foundation fund. 1994 Designated
Fred C. Lewis Temporary Fund provides the donor the opportunity to participate in the grantmaking process as they see an apparent need. 2006 Temporary
Fred C. and Mary H. Lewis Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance for deserving and needy students who could not otherwise afford to attend Marshall School, a private college preparatory school in Duluth, Minnesota. 1999 Scholarship
Lighthouse for the Blind Endowment Fund was established to realize the advantages of broader investment management and to gain greater visibility for the Duluth Lighthouse for the Blind. 1998 Organizational Endowment
Living Legacy Fund is an excellent option for donors wishing to honor loved ones and friends forever-either as a memorial or on occasions of celebration. 1983 Unrestricted
Lone Wolf Fund was created to promote environmental education, particularly through programs which increase access for children who have a physical and/or mental disability; to advance medical science through research, particularly for cancer and diabetes; and to increase educational opportunities for international students attending post-secondary institutions, particularly in the area of academic support. 1999 Donor Advised
Lutheran Social Service Endowment Fund supports services provided by Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota in its northeast region. 1999 Organizational Endowment
Marshall School Endowment Fund was established to gain greater visibility for Marshall School in partnership with other community organizations. 1996 Organizational Endowment
Mattson Family Fund, a donor advised fund of the Merrill Lynch Community Charitable Fund, will allow the donor to participate actively in the grantmaking process with a focus on post-secondary education. 2004 Donor Advised
Millennium Group Civility Project Fund will support the ongoing efforts of the Speak Your Peace Civility Project and the nine tools of civility. 2003 Designated
Millennium Group Civility Project Planning Fund will support efforts to identify, evaluate and develop means by which economic development can become less contentious in the Duluth Superior region. 2005 Designated
Minnesota Academic Excellence Foundation Fund was started to gain greater visibility for the nonprofit organization. This Fund places a focus on the needs of communities in our region. 1991 Organizational Endowment
Minnesota Ballet and Duluth News Tribune Performing Arts Fund for Kids was created to enhance the artistic development of young people in the region by supporting area organizations that provide live performance opportunities for children. 2000 Field of Interest
Minnesota Ballet Endowment Fund supports the artistic and educational activities of the Minnesota Ballet. 2003 Organizational Endowment
Minnesota Power Community Involvement Scholarship Fund was established to provide financial assistance for graduating high school seniors within Minnesota Power's service area who are active volunteers in their communities. 1998 Temporary
Minnesota Section, Society of Mining Metallurgy and Exploration Scholarship Fund provides scholarships and/or loans to individuals for the undergraduate study of engineering. The fund gives priority to those who express an interest in working in the mining industry in Minnesota. 1997 Scholarship
Wildey H. Mitchell Family Fund addresses the region's changing needs. 1991 Unrestricted
Wildey H. Mitchell Temporary Fund addresses the region's changing needs through an annual gift from which the entire principal may be granted. 1997 Temporary
Modern Woodmen of America Scholarship Fund was established by the Duluth Camp No. 2341 Modern Woodmen of America to provide assistance to the non-traditional student in financial need. 1988 Scholarship
Moline Family Donor Advised Fund was created to allow the donors to participate actively in the grant making process. 2003 Donor Advised
Moline Family Fund addresses the region's changing needs. 1993 Unrestricted
Clyda Montague Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance for graduating seniors from Duluth public high schools. 2003 Temporary
Morgan Fund gives priority to projects that foster community pride or economically impact the Twin Ports in general, with a goal of making grants equally to Superior and Duluth. 1984 Field of Interest
Daniel H. and Catherine L. Mundt Charitable Fund supports fifteen nonprofit programs in the Duluth area and provides scholarship support through the Daniel H. and Catherine L. Mundt Scholarship Fund for Late Bloomers. 1994 Designated
Daniel H. and Catherine L. Mundt for Late Bloomers will provide financial assistance for students with potential from the three public high schools in Duluth. The award may be used for post-secondary education, including four-year colleges and universities and graduate schools. 1999 Scholarship
Hubert A. Nelson Scholarship Fund provides scholarships for Duluth and Superior high school seniors who intend to major in business or accounting at the University of Minnesota Duluth or the University of Wisconsin-Superior. 1995 Scholarship
Amelia and Emanuel Nessell Family Scholarship Fund, established as a memorial, provides financial assistance for students in financial need, with priority consideration to Jewish applicants. 1997 Scholarship
North House Folk School Endowment Fund ensures the school's permanent financial viability and making the campus an evermore dynamic place to learn. 2006 Organization Endowment
North Shore Community School Endowment Fund supports efforts to sustain community-based elementary education on the North Shore through a public charter school. 2001 Organizational Endowment
Northeast Minnesota Sharing Fund enables human service agencies to provide small cash grants to vendors on behalf of low-income clients at times of critical need. 1988 Temporary
Northern Bible Society - Daniel H. & Catherine L. Mundt Charitable Fund was established to continue in perpetuity the work of the Northern Bible Society. 2006 Designated
Lyle and Trish Northey Family Fund, part of the Two Harbors Area Fund family of funds, addresses the changing needs of the community served by the Two Harbors Area Fund. 1999 Field of Interest
Richard B. Pearson Memorial Scholarship Fund will provide financial assistance to students graduating from the Duluth Public Schools who are pursuing an elementary or secondary Education degree. 2006 Scholarship
Erick Peter Person Memorial Fund addresses the region's changing needs. 2003 Unrestricted Family
Program Services Endowment Fund was established for donors who wish to provide direct support to the operating costs of the Community Foundation. Gifts to this fund help to maximize the dollars available for grant making. 1984 Unrestricted
RSI Margaret Moser Memorial Fund supports Residential Services of Northeastern Minnesota, Inc. in its mission to provide innovative services to support the lives of people with disabilities. 2000 Organizational Endowment
Rails Endowment for Academic Arts Athletic Development, REA3D, was created by the community of Independent School District 704 of Proctor, Minnesota. The purpose of this Fund is to receive, manage, and disburse resources for the lifelong learning experiences of district residents. 1997 Organizational Endowment
G. Scott Ransom Scholarship Fund of the Duluth/Superior Alpine Club will provide financial awards, for expenses associated with pursuing a competitive ski experience. 2005 Scholarship
Dr. Mark Rathke Family Scholarship Fund, established as a memorial, provides a scholarship to a graduating senior of the Marshall School who has demonstrated school and/or community involvement, leadership qualities, and hard-working behavior. The scholarship can be used at any accredited college or university. 1999 Scholarship
Red Oak Fund was created to allow the donors and their children to participate actively in the grant making process. 2000 Donor Advised
Ruth H. Richards Fund addresses the region's changing needs. 2004 Unrestricted
Riverfront Community Fund was established for nonprofit organizations serving the Riverfront communities of Riverside, Smithville, Morgan Park, Gary-New Duluth, and Fond du Lac. 1991 Field of Interest
Steve Rolland Youth Peacemaker Award Fund honors youth who undertake community peacemaking activities. 1996 Scholarship
Lawrence E. and Mabel Jackson Rudberg Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance for post-secondary education to graduating seniors from Two Harbors Senior High School and from Duluth public and private high schools. Special distributions from the Fund also support a nonprofit program in the area. 1998 Scholarship
St. Mary Land & Exploration Company Fund, the Community Foundation's first fund, was established by the Denver-based St. Mary Land & Exploration Company. It is dedicated to programs that help low-income people meet basic needs. 1982 Temporary
Marie V. Saltwick Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance for graduating seniors from Duluth Denfeld High School for post-secondary education. 2003 Temporary
Second Chance Endowment Fund takes a creative twist by making grants to qualified applicants who previously applied for, but did not receive grants, due to limited Community Foundation resources. 2006 Unrestricted
Second Harvest Michael E. Miner Hunger Endowment Fund will ensure food resources for in-need residents located in the northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin service area of the Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank. 2005 Organizational Endowment
Carolyn Joy Seitz Family Fund addresses the region's changing needs. 1996 Unrestricted Family
Phil Shykes Memorial Scholarship Fund provides a scholarship to a graduating senior of the Hermantown High School. The recipient is chosen on the basis of financial need, community service, and determination to pursue a higher education. The scholarship can be used at any post-secondary vocational college, community college, or other college or university. 1999 Scholarship
Elva B. and Mitchell J. Sill Family Fund was created to allow the donors and their children to participate actively in the grant making process. 2003 Donor Advised
Silver Bay Charitable Fund will provide financial assistance to projects and programs that aid and support low-income residents of Silver Bay and its vicinity. 2001 Field of Interest
Small Business Education Fund originated with a grant from the Employers Council. This Fund encourages the creation and retention of jobs in Duluth and Superior through a scholarship program geared to strengthen the management skills of those in small business. 1987 Scholarship
G. Kendall Smith Fund supports two nonprofit organizations in the Duluth area. 1990 Designated
G. Kendall Smith Fund for the Physically Disabled and Visually Impaired supports organizations having services to people with physical disabilities or visual impairments as their main purpose. 1990 Field of Interest
Jane S. Smith Memorial Fund encourages and enables organizations which provide artistic and cultural traditions in the Duluth area. 1992 Field of Interest
Social Capital Benchmark Survey Fund supports the efforts of the Social Capital Benchmark Survey conducted during 2006 in the Duluth-Superior area. 2006 Temporary
Dale and Betty George Sola Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance for graduating seniors from Duluth Central High School, the Marshall School, and several alternative schools in Duluth. 2003 Scholarship
William G. Strobel, M.D., Family Fund addresses the region's changing needs. 1991 Unrestricted
Jean Quinn Sullivan Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to students majoring in education, with priority given to those who express an interest in elementary education. The award may be used for post-secondary education at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. 1997 Scholarship
John A. Sullivan Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance for students majoring in education at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. 1996 Scholarship
Superior-Douglas County Arts Fund supports projects and programs which help people develop an appreciation for the arts and to make a variety of multicultural arts experiences accessible to all people. 2006 Field of Interest
Superior East High All-Class Reunion Scholarship Fund provides a scholarship to a graduate of Superior East High School. 1985 Scholarship
Superior Hiking Trail Association Endowment supports the Association's efforts to build, promote, maintain, protect, and preserve a hiking trail along the ridgeline of the North Shore of Lake Superior. 2000 Organizational Endowment
Tofte Historical Society Fund will support the continued operations of the Tofte Historical Society. 2006 Organizational Endowment
Two Harbors Area Fund, an affiliate fund of the Community Foundation, enhances the quality of life of Two Harbors area residents. 1998 Field of Interest
Two Harbors Area Grantmaking Fund supports projects int eh Two Harbors area. 2003 Temporary
Two Harbors Area Operating Fund supports the activities of the Two Harbors Area Fund. 2005 Temporary
United Way of Greater Duluth Endowment Fund protects the funds for the future of the nonprofit. 1984 Organizational Endowment
Violence Prevention Center Fund of the Cook County Community Fund will support the Center's mission of eliminating domestic and sexual violence against women, men, children and their families in Cook County. 2004 Organizational Endowment
WTIP Community Radio Fund of the Cook County Community Fund will support this independent public community radio station with a mission to foster and build community connections, educate and inform the public, and provide entertainment through its broadcasts. 2004 Organizational Endowment
Henry E. Walter/Cloquet Rotary Club Fund supports the Cloquet Rotary Club's scholarship program. 1998 Designated
Weckwerth-Sampson Family Fund addresses the region's changing needs. 1991 Unrestricted Family
Weisberg Memorial Fund was created to support the School District of Superior. 1986 Organizational Endowment
Wells Fargo Bank Fund was created to allow the donors to participate actively in the grant making process. 2004 Donor Advised
Laurie A. Wermter Library Fund will aid libraries and archives in northwest Wisconsin, primarily Douglas County, in achieving outstanding library service and preserving the history of the area. 2003 Field of Interest
Wetherby Fund continues a tradition of helping children with their educational and basic material needs, as well as helping them to appreciate nature. 1997 Field of Interest
Dale Heimbach Wheeler Memorial Fund assists projects that address children's education, chemical dependency services, family counseling, and women and violence. 1995 Donor Advised
Henry and Sarah Wheeler Historical Awareness Fund Supports projects the promote awareness of the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation's service area's rich, untapped historical legacy and inspire others to participate in preserving and promoting the region's history. 2005 Field of Interest
White Pine Fund supports four nonprofit organizations designated by the donor. 2006 Designated
Robert B. and Sophia Whiteside Scholarship Fund was established in 1976 in memory of the pioneer Duluth lumberman and his wife, and later affiliated with the Community Foundation. This Fund awards scholarships to graduating seniors of Duluth high schools who give evidence of academic excellence, high character, demonstrated leadership, and promise of contributing to the betterment of society. 1995 Affiliated Trust
Wirtanen Family Fund, established in memory of Sylvia Wirtanen, encourages progressive social change, broadens participation in our democratic society, and promotes justice. 1990 Donor Advised
Wisconsin Arts Board Fund supports arts activities in Douglas County. 2003 Temporary
YMCA of Superior-Douglas County Endowment Fund was established to gain greater visibility for the nonprofit organization. 1987 Organizational Endowment
YWCA Fund was established to gain greater visibility and to realize the advantages of broader investment management. 1985 Organizational Endowment
Kate Zinn Memorial Scholarship Fund will provide financial assistance to students from St. Croix and Northwestern High Schools in Douglas County for careers working with children and/or teenagers. 2002 Scholarship
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