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An affiliate fund of SWIF, the Appleton Community Foundation benefits Appleton, Minnesota.

Mission Statement
To be a permanent local catalyst, stimulating growth and the enrichment of the people of Appleton by inspiring leadership, hope, generosity, and the spirit of unity.

Family of Funds
Appleton VFW Post 4955 Flags of Honor Memorial Endowment Fund

Grant total since inception (including grants made for operating expenses): $127,234

Fiscal Year 2011 grantmaking
Awarded grants totaling $3,221 including:

  • Energize Appleton to support initiative
  • Lac qui Parle Valley Child Guide to support program
  • Prairie Playhouse Child Care to support staff training
  • Scholarships for Lac qui Parle Valley High School graduates

Local Contact Information

Appleton Community Foundation
PO Box 82
Appleton, MN 56208
Telephone: (320) 289-2736

Board Members
Jason Giese - Chair
Tom Rice - Treasurer
Cheryl Schmidt - Secretary
Angie Conn
Susan Erickson
Jim Roach
Cherri Schmidt
Kathy Skjei

Updates and Donor Comments

  1. Prairie Sun BankPrairie Sun Bank 11/17/2009 at 10:00 AM ET
    We believe in Powering the Renewal of our Communities, and are pleased to support the SWIF community foundations in both Appleton and Milan.

Nonprofit Information

  • Summary

    The Southwest Initiative Foundation serves the 18 counties of southwest Minnesota through leadership, program delivery and philanthropy.
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