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A Special Thanks to Our Annual Community Builders Circle 

Your Region. Your Initiative. Your Foundation.

The generosity of Community Builders Circle members unlocks the power of local leadership, nonprofits, small businesses and emerging entrepreneurs. Thank you for your annual contributions that help to make Central Minnesota an exceptional place to live, work and raise a family.

$10,000+

$5,000+ 

$2,000+

$1,000+

*As of April 25, 2023

Give Today

Want to make a pledge? Complete and send in a pledge card or call (877) 632-9255 and ask to speak to a member of our external relations team. Thank you!

$2,000+

  • Anderson Family Legacy Foundation Agency
  • John E. Babcock
  • Rick and Helga Bauerly Foundation
  • Lynn & Darren Bushinger
  • Don Hickman & Sandra Kaplan
  • John & Bonnie Schlagel
  • Dorothy J. Simpson
  • Dianne Tuff & Murdoch Johnson
  • Maggie & Matt Varilek
  • Bernie Waldorf

$1,000+

  • Dick & Mimi Bitzan Family Fund of Central Minnesota Community Foundation
  • Michael & Kathleen Burton
  • Linda Eich DesJardins & Joseph DesJardins
  • David & Kim Ellingson
  • Don & Deanna Engen
  • Kathy & Neal Gaalswyk
  • Teri & Tom Hoggarth
  • Jo & Larry Korf
  • Joseph Nayquonabe & Christina Clitso-Nayquonabe
  • Robert & Suan Olson
  • Robert Shadduck Family Fund of the Minneapolis Foundation
  • Kimberly & Denise Slipy
  • Rita & Everett Sobania
  • Charlotte Stephens
  • Ludmila Voelker
  • Brian Voerding and Mollee Sheehan Voerding
  • Dr. Robbyn Wacker and Jani Malkiewicz
  • Kristi Westbrock & Mike Bjerkness
  • Bobby & Carrie Willis
*As of April 25, 2023

Give Today

Want to make a pledge? Complete and send in a pledge card or call (877) 632-9255 and ask to speak to a member of our external relations team. Thank you!

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Questions? Reach out to a member of our external relations team. They'll be happy to guide you through the community-building value and tax benefits you'll receive when you make a contribution to the Initiative Foundation.

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Carl Newbanks
Grants & Development Manager
cnewbanks(at)ifound.org
(320) 631-2042

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Mike Burton
External Relations Officer
mburton(at)ifound.org
(320) 631-2059

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Brenda Gugglberger
Development Specialist
bgugglberger(at)ifound.org
(320) 631-2061