Gull Chain Preservation Endowment Fund

A Partner Fund of the Initiative Foundation

About the Fund

The Gull Chain of Lakes Association (GCOLA) is an alliance of conscientious lake users devoted to the restoration and continued preservation of the highest water quality and environmental standards achievable, promotion of the responsible use of land and water resources and recreational safety on the Gull Chain of Lakes.

The Gull Chain Preservation Endowment Fund is intended to support the stewardship activities of the Gull Chain of Lakes Association’s efforts to preserve and improve the ecosystem of the Gull Chain of Lakes.

The Gull Chain Preservation Endowment Fund is a Partner Fund of the Initiative Foundation. As a program of the Initiative Foundation, all Gull Chain Preservation Endowment Fund contributions are professionally managed and stewarded for the benefit of the community now and long into the future.

Engage With the Fund

Give Online: Support this project by giving to the Gull Chain Preservation Endowment Fund. Donate now! If your employer makes matching donations for their employees, be sure to inquire on the process before making your gift.

Mail a Check: To make donations and payments more secure and to streamline processes, the Initiative Foundation partners with Bremer Bank. Please write the check to Initiative Foundation-Gull Chain Preservation, note the purpose of your contribution on the memo line, and mail to this address:

Initiative Foundation – 446122
P.O. Box 64182
St. Paul, MN 55164-0182

While the mailing address may be in St. Paul, the Initiative Foundation continues to maintain its headquarters in the heart of Central Minnesota at 405 First St. SE, Little Falls, MN 56345.

Give a Planned Gift: If you would like to contribute another type of gift, please contact the Initiative Foundation at (320) 632-9255. An Initiative Foundation staff member will be happy to answer your questions and guide you through the process.

Making a charitable bequest in your will is often the easiest way to make a significant gift and leave a lasting legacy. Gifts large and small are important. It is simpler than you might think to make a meaningful difference!

If you would like to leave the Gull Chain Preservation Endowment Fund in your will, make another type of planned gift, or contribute an appreciated asset, please call the Initiative Foundation at (320) 632-9255 and a staff member will be happy to answer your questions and guide you through the process.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. In partnership with the Gull Chain Preservation Endowment Fund, the Initiative Foundation owns and manages financial contributions for the Gull Chain Preservation Endowment Fund.
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Questions?

Do you want to know how to apply for a grant or how you might leave a lasting legacy to support this fund? Reach out to Community Philanthropy Manager Amy Gray or Carl Newbanks, vice president of philanthropy. We’re here to help Central Minnesotans build a thriving economy, vibrant communities, and a lasting culture of generosity.

Community Philanthropy Manager

Amy Gray

Community Philanthropy Manager (320) 631-2062
Vice President of Philanthropy

Carl Newbanks

Vice President of Philanthropy (320) 631-2042

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