Foundation News
Initiative Foundation Welcomes Two New Staff Members
The Initiative Foundation has announced that Krista Olson has joined the team as grants and compliance officer and Stephen Rider as a small business coordinator. Read More
Foundation Awards Nearly $635,000 During First Quarter
Initiative Foundation Partner Funds awarded 73 grants totaling more than $458,000. Among other efforts, these grants supported scholarships for graduating seniors, a special education resource… Read More
Tabatt Elevated to Vice President for Economic Opportunity
The Initiative Foundation, a regional foundation with a focus on economic and community development in the 14 counties of Central Minnesota, announced today that Zach… Read More
Grants Awarded to Alleviate Loneliness, Social Isolation
The Initiative Foundation is pleased to announce the award of 25 grants across Central Minnesota for projects, programs, and community-building ideas that bridge differences and… Read More
Newbanks Named Vice President for Philanthropy
The Initiative Foundation is pleased to announce that Carl Newbanks has been named vice president for philanthropy. Newbanks previously served as the Foundation’s director of… Read More
Swanson Joins Foundation’s Business Lending Team
The Initiative Foundation has announced that Tim Swanson will serve as business finance manager with the organization’s business lending… Read More