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

Mission Statement
To enrich our quality of life and provide a legacy by connecting charitable donors to community visions.

Family of Funds
Galen Hanson Memorial Education Endowment Fund

Grant total since inception (including grants made for operating expenses): $17,179

Fiscal Year 2011 Grantmaking
Awarded grants totaling $5,768 including:

  • Danvers park development project
  • Upgrades to shelter at Dineen Park in DeGraff
  • Swift County Archers for targets for use in community education classes and other events

Local Contact Information
Benson Area Community Foundation
PO Box 25
Benson, MN 56215-0025
Telephone: 320-843-4411

Board Members
Paul Estenson - Chair
Grant Herfindahl - Vice Chair
Chuck Koenigs - Secretary & Treasurer
Bob Claussen
Robin Finke
Mark Frank
Debra Hilleren
Mark Johnson
Frank Lawatsch
Jan Lundebrek
Andrea Thompson
Lee Westrum

Nonprofit Information

  • Summary

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