Pillager Education Foundation - Initiative Foundation Partner Funds
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Pillager Education Foundation

A Partner Fund of the Initiative Foundation

About 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.

Chair

Greg Bennett

Chair
Secretary

Neal Gaalswyk

Secretary
Treasurer

Missy Berry

Treasurer
Board Member

Wendy Hall

Board Member
Board Member

Steve Uban

Board Member
Board Member

Mike Malmberg

Board Member
Board Member

Angel Martin

Board Member
Board Member

John Gordon

Board Member
Board Member

Ryan Krominga

Board Member
Board Member

Macyn McBroom

Board Member

Past 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.

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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