Rum River Community Foundation

04/29/2026

Check it out! Good information for all of us and ways we can leave a lasting gift for our community.

Last days to submit a grant request. May 1 deadline for organizations to submit a request for $$

As we celebrate 40 years of community impact across Central Minnesota, we’re reflecting on the people who make this work possible—and the thoughtful ways they care for the future.

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04/21/2026

Deadline is approaching - apply for money today!

Deadline to apply for a grant from the Foundation is May 1st.

We are ready to award money back into our community to help your organization grow!

See the guidelines for applying and to apply at:
https://funds.ifound.org/rrcf/

03/16/2026

The Rum River Community Foundation awards grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations; school districts; local units of government and community groups operating through a mission-related fiscal host with the appropriate tax status. For more information go to:
https://funds.ifound.org/rrcf/

03/16/2026

Deadline to apply for a grant from the Foundation is May 1st.

We are ready to award money back into our community to help your organization grow!

See the guidelines for applying and to apply at:
https://funds.ifound.org/rrcf/

03/11/2026

Look who made the Initiative Foundation page. Thankful for our partnership with the Initiative Foundation, which guides our organization in managing funds and helping us grow our impact in the communities we serve!

For 40 years, communities across the region have moved forward through partnership—neighbors working with neighbors, local leaders collaborating across sectors, and organizations coming together around shared goals.

Strong towns, thriving businesses and resilient communities are built when people pool knowledge, resources and trust. That spirit of collaboration has shaped Central Minnesota’s past and will continue to guide its future.

As we celebrate 40 years, we’re celebrating together—with the partners, communities and changemakers who make this region stronger every day.

Here’s to what collaboration has made possible—and to what we’ll build next.

40 years of investing in your good ideas.

Don't miss our 40th anniversary gatherings in Foley, Braham, Big Lake and Nisswa. If you're a current or former loan client, grantee, donor, partner fund advisor, program participant, elected or community leader, or anyone we've worked with or engaged with over the years, we'd love to see you - and the friends and family you bring along! Learn more and RSVP: ifound.org/about/40th-year/

02/24/2026

The grant window is open! The Rum River Community Foundation is ready to award your organization money if it fits our eligibility requirements.

Check out the Initiative Foundation link for more information on how to apply and for the grant giving guidelines. https://funds.ifound.org/rrcf/

The RRCF is excited to support organizations within the areas of Bock, Foreston, Milaca, and Pease

APPLY TODAY! DEADLINE IS MAY 1ST, 2026

11/20/2025

What is Give to the Max day?! ⬇️

It is Minnesota's annual day of giving where you get to support your local nonprofits. 🩵

If you are looking to give and would like to keep your money local, please consider the Rum River Community Foundation!

For more information about Rum River Community Foundation, check out our website: https://funds.ifound.org/rrcf/

To participate in Give to the Max, visit: https://www.givemn.org/story/Rrcf

We appreciate your support! 💛

This Give to the Max Day your generosity can make a lasting difference right here in Central Minnesota.

The Initiative Foundation’s Partner Funds empower local leaders to strengthen their hometowns—from supporting education and youth programs to investing in community projects like the Milaca Bandshell, a project of the Rum River Community Foundation.

Every gift stays local. Every dollar strengthens our region. Every act of generosity builds a brighter future.

Early giving is already underway. Find and support your favorite fund at funds.ifound.org. Together, we’re building thriving communities across Central Minnesota.

Delano Area Community Foundation, Greater Pine Area Endowment, Longville Area Community Foundation, Mille Lacs Area Community Foundation, Morrison County Area Foundation, Rum River Community Foundation, Staples Motley Area Community Foundation, Three Rivers Community Foundation, Albany Area Education Foundation, Becker Education Foundation, Bluejacket Education Foundation, Braham Area Education Foundation, Cuyuna Lakes Education Foundation - CLEF, Lake Region Christian School Education Foundation, Pequot Lakes Patriot Foundation, Pillager Education Foundation, Royalton Education Foundation, Sauk Rapids-Rice Education Foundation

10/19/2025

Thankful for the support at our Oktoberfiesta Event. The Rum River Community Foundation can continue to support local organizations because of your generousity.

10/19/2025

We are incredibly thankful for everyone who attended and supported our Oktoberfiesta event last Friday night! It was a fantastic evening filled with fun, laughter, and community spirit (along with great food, drink samples and games). The RRCF is grateful for your support and look forward to making next year’s event even better!

We couldn't have put this event together without the help of Wendy Hoeck & Stones Throw Golf Course and their staff and Vicki Jeys and Milaca Off Sale and their staff.

10/17/2025