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Economy. Community. Philanthropy. <br /> y. <br /> The Initiatiue Foundation: Empowering People to Build, Sustain Healthy Communities <br /> Formed in 1986 by a partnership of regional leaders and The McKnight Foundation,the Initiative <br /> Foundation is one of six unique, nonprofit Minnesota Initiative Foundations serving the regions of <br /> Greater Minnesota.We believe local people- not outside organizations - have the necessary enthu- <br /> siasm, knowledge and relationships to achieve a brighter future <br /> Good Works Supported By Sound Strategy <br /> The Foundation's strategic framework is based on the philosophy that economy,com- <br /> munity and philanthropy are intertwined.This three-pillared approach helps us to <br /> collaborate in truly meaningful ways to unlock the power of each community and all of <br /> Central Minnesota. <br /> Our charitable work is supported by a spectrum of public and individual donors. Earn- <br /> ings from investments in the Foundation's operations and permanent endowment are <br /> returned to Central Minnesota communities through grants, programs and business <br /> financing. <br /> We are proud to serve the 14 counties of Central Minnesota that include <br /> 160 hometowns and two tribal nations,each with its own unique character and local assets. <br /> Woven into our fabric is the firm belief that a quality job is the most essential element of <br /> a stable family and a strong community.We offer business loans to secure quality jobs, <br /> I and we invest grants in workforce training to fill these job opportunities.Our goat is to <br /> support local business growth and attract new revenue to the region. <br /> B,SINFSSFINANCING CONSULTING MANIAACTURING TECHNOLOGY ANDE\POR'1NG ECONOMIC WOPUGONCIDEVELOPMFPTGRANTS <br /> Community <br /> ' Central Minnesota is defined by its quality of life-the special people. places and or- <br /> ganizations of each hometown.We gather business,nonprofit and government leaders <br /> e.-. 2.1 -1--_, to identify and enhance these unique assets.Working together,we inspire community <br /> service and plan for a brighter future. <br /> COMMUNITY VISIONING AND PLANNING I NONPROF I■TRAINING AND CONSULTING!GRANTS 10 SUPPORT QUALM Y Of LIFE <br /> Philtunthropy <br /> We help donors give back to Central Minnesota and leave a permanent legacy. Every <br /> donated dollar is matched by The McKnight Foundation and returns more than$6 in <br /> grants, loans and scholarships to the region.We also work with families,businesses and <br /> nonprofits to create named funds that support their favorite charities. <br /> DONORSFRV'CES T,.RNNEYCFAPITABLEFUNDS' PROFESSIONAL PJVESTMENIOVERSIGHI TAX-A0VAN1AGEDGI TS <br /> For more information, contact: <br /> Initiative Foundation yf 3 <br /> (877)632-9255 I info @ifound.org � ,� t ��ry ��„pg <br /> ifound.org I (877)632 9255 ( /105 first Street SE i Little Falls, MN 56345 „ ,,.r N.= • < <br />