Minnesota Pioneer Park Endowment Fund

A Partner Fund of the Initiative Foundation

About the Fund

The Minnesota Pioneer Park began in 1972 as an educational museum to display the history of the area’s early pioneers. For 40 years, countless members, volunteers, patrons and visitors have been involved in the mission to encourage an appreciation of the pioneer heritage of Central Minnesota through education and displays of artifacts, with an emphasis on the late 1800’s and early 1900’s.

Preserving Minnesota history doesn’t just happen. It requires the efforts of many – each bringing their own unique talents, insights, strengths, abilities and willingness to make a difference. Donors to the Minnesota Pioneer Park Endowment Fund help ensure the long-term health of Minnesota Pioneer Park through a contribution to the endowment fund.

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

 

Engage With the Fund

Donate Online: Support this work by giving to the Minnesota Pioneer Park 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-Minnesota Pioneer Park Endowment Fund, 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 Minnesota Pioneer Park 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 Minnesota Pioneer Park Endowment Fund, the Initiative Foundation owns and manages financial contributions for the Minnesota Pioneer Park Endowment Fund.

Questions

Do you want to know how to apply for a grant or how you might leave a lasting legacy to support this fund? Contact a member of the fund’s advisory team (above) or 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

Start a Fund

Looking to leave a legacy in Central Minnesota? Start a Partner Fund with the Initiative Foundation and maximize your tax benefits while supporting important causes and organizations.