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The Northwest Minnesota Foundation invests resources, facilitates collaboration, and promotes philanthropy to make the region a better place to live and work.
OUR IMPACT
2698
Jobs created
or retained
10048
Grants have
been made
27
million
Invested in business development
410
Component and
sub-funds
CHILD CARE
We lead and support collaborative efforts in communities to find innovative, sustainable solutions to their unique child care needs.
CHILDREN & FAMILIES
NMF will initiate a deep dive into three (3) targeted communities with high poverty rates and disparity gaps to help strengthen children and families through improved family supports.
COMMUNITIES THRIVE
Building on the strength and diversity of our region, this grant and loan program is focused showcasing the variety of amenities that make Northwest Minnesota a great place to live work and play.
HOUSING
NMF is committed to leading and supporting collaborative efforts to add housing capacity in the region. It’s our goal to help add 1,500 new housing units to the region’s housing inventory by 2024.
ENTREPRENEUR DEVELOPMENT
NMF staff provides technical assistance and financing to individuals who want to start a business or expand an existing business.
FOCUS AREAS
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Michelle Landsverk receives the 2019 Regional Impact Award
Michelle Landsverk grew up on a farm where her Dad made it clear that the girls could do any work th
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Mahnomen Youth Pay It Forward
Native American Youth Council Everyone knows that today’s youth are the future, and based on the c
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Elite Additive Offers Innovative Solutions to Streamline Manufacturing Processes
Manufacturing is an industry that has seen a major boost across the United States in the past decade
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NMF has given my students the means to fund their education which has made a lasting impact on the kids as well as our community as a whole.
Julie H.
I am thankful for the leadership and vision of Northwest Minnesota Foundation!
Paul M.
Caring and dedicated staff, working toward a visionary future for our region.
Michelle L.
The foundation has an excellent understanding of the needs facing our area communities and organizations.
Additionally, having the foundation’s support for various projects lends credibility in the eyes of other funders, which is critical when other funding is necessary.
Randy N.
We are always and forever grateful for NMF’s help to get our business off the ground.
Renzo A.
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