Pillager Education Foundation
A Partner Fund of the Initiative FoundationAbout the Fund
The Pillager Education Foundation exists to provide and enhance student excellence in acadmics, arts, athletics, and activities. This is done through fundraising efforts designed to support scholarships, innovative classroom grants, special projects and community events.
The Pillager Education Foundation is a Partner Fund of the Initiative Foundation. As a program of the Initiative Foundation, all Pillager Education Foundation contributions are professionally managed and stewarded for the benefit of the community now and long into the future.
Impact of the Fund
2012
Year the Pillager Education Foundation was founded
$450,000
Raised to benefit Pillager students
100%
of donations granted out for classroom projects and scholarships
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Advisory Board
The Pillager Education Foundation advisory team is committed to improving Pilllager schools.
Greg Bennett
ChairNeal Gaalswyk
SecretaryMissy Berry
TreasurerWendy Hall
Board MemberSteve Uban
Board MemberMike Malmberg
Board MemberAngel Martin
Board MemberJohn Gordon
Board MemberRyan Krominga
Board MemberMacyn McBroom
Board MemberPast Grants
2023
The following grants were awarded to the Pillager school district:
- Book Vending Machine: $1,000
- Author Workshop: $600
- Word Work for Kids: $500
- Elementary Music Garden: $3,000
- Pillager Education Foundation Scholarships: $26,850
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.
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