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Brainerd, MN — The Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025–2026 Difference Maker Grants, awarding over $100,000 to five impactful projects serving communities in the Brainerd Lakes Area. Difference Maker Grants support impactful ...

Brainerd, Minn. – The Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation’s (BLACF) Board of Directors is proud to announce that Ruth (Ruthie) Gmeinder of East Gull Lake, MN, is the 2026 BLACF Award in Philanthropy honoree. This award recognizes the efforts of ...

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 ...

Brainerd, Minn. - The Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation is pleased to announce the results of our challenges matches which launched in December for four of our community nonprofits. Through community support and generous fundholders, all of the matches have ...

Brainerd, Minn. – The Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation welcomes Heidi Wright to the team as the Director of Donor Relations. Wright comes to the Community Foundation with many years of experience in the field of Education. Heidi worked as ...

Nominate an exceptional Community Giver! At the Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation, we believe that generosity shapes the future of our region. Each year, we are proud to shine a spotlight on individuals and organizations who embody the spirit of ...