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Alexandria Area Community Foundation Now Accepting Applications for Two Grant Rounds

Alexandria, Minn. – The Alexandria Area Community Foundation (AACF) announced the opening of their two annual grant rounds; the “Difference Maker” grant round and the Ruth McDonald grant round are now accepting applications for programs that serve people in Douglas ...

FY 24-25 Annual Report

CommunityGiving and our partner foundations are proud to share our Annual Report as we celebrate 10 years of impact in our communities. This milestone year reflects the generosity of our donors, the dedication of our partners, and the meaningful work ...

Alexandria Area Community Foundation Newspaper Insert – November 2025

Check out the latest happenings of the Alexandria Area Community Foundation by viewing their recent insert in the Echo Press. Click Here to View

Eidsvolds and Kjos’ Honored with Award in Philanthropy at Alexandria Area Community Foundation Annual Event

Alexandria, Minn. – The Alexandria Area Community Foundation (AACF) was proud to honor the recipients of this year’s Ruth McDonald Awards in Philanthropy: Jim & Anne Eidsvold and David & Loni Kjos (pictured below). These two couples were celebrated at the ...

Local Programming Awarded Nearly $100,000 from Alexandria Area Community Foundation

Alexandria, Minn. – The Alexandria Area Community Foundation (AACF) announced today that $95,590 has been awarded to local programs through the Ruth McDonald Fund and "Difference Maker" grant rounds. See images below. A.J. Koewler, Executive Director of the Alexandria Area Community ...

Local Students Awarded $6,000 in Scholarships through the Alexandria Area Community Foundation

Alexandria, Minn. – The Alexandria Area Community Foundation (AACF), in conjunction with CommunityGiving, is pleased to announce the scholarship recipients of the Thomas J. Reif Memorial Scholarship Fund and the Tommy and Alla Solberg Endowment Fund for this 2025-2026 school ...