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Women’s Fund ‘Dancing With Our Stars’ Raises $259K

St. Cloud, Minn. – The Women’s Fund ‘Dancing with Our Stars, Live!’ event has raised $259,323 to support girls, women experiencing adversity and elder women in our community. The event was held in the Escher Auditorium on the campus of ...

Central Minnesota Community Foundation Newsletter – May 2026

Check out the latest happenings of the Central Minnesota Community Foundation by viewing the most recent edition of their newsletter. Click Here to View the Newsletter

Lori Kloos Honored as 2026 ATHENA Award Recipient

St. Cloud, Minn. – A dedicated advocate for student success, a trusted community builder, and an empowering leader for women, Lori Kloos is this year’s ATHENA Award recipient.Selected through a nomination process hosted by the Women’s Fund of the Central ...

Thomas A. Ritsche Youth Fund Grant Round Now Open

St. Cloud, Minn. – The Central Minnesota Community Foundation has opened the annual Thomas A. Ritsche Youth Fund grant round, offering funding to support programs and projects that positively impact young people in Central Minnesota. The grant program is designed to support ...

Rural Needs Grant Round Now Accepting Applications

St. Cloud, Minnesota — The Central Minnesota Community Foundation and the Initiative Foundation announced today that applications are now open for the 2026 Rural Needs Grant Round. Through their partnership, the two foundations have made $20,000 available to support nonprofits, schools, and government ...

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 ...