WHAT IS A COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
A community foundation is a vehicle for people of all means to make a lasting difference in their community. It serves the needs of donors who want to better their community by offering flexible options to create funds that support their personal passions and their philanthropic goals, both now and in the future.
We connect donors with community needs, and we serve donors by helping them make a lasting difference in the way that most inspires them. The foundation also brings people together to explore common concerns and issues impacting our area.
A community foundation is made up of people with a deep understanding of local needs and opportunities. By setting up funds with the foundation, people are able to make grants to support their favorite charitable causes and to respond to specific and time-sensitive community needs.
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OUR MISSION
The Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation was established in 2015 by local community leaders who envisioned an organization based on community. A community of donors. A community of grantees. A community of volunteers. And a community of individuals, families, businesses, and others who live, work, and play in the greater White Bear Lake area.
Our mission is to inspire philanthropy and to enrich the lives of those who live in the communities that share the shores of White Bear Lake—Birchwood Village, Dellwood, Grant, Mahtomedi, White Bear Lake, White Bear Township, and Willernie—now and in the future.
HOW DO WE SERVE THE GREATER WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA?
LISTENING
We identify community needs and raise funds that are awarded to community groups.
LEADERSHIP
We encourage people to become leaders and raise funds for the year-long program.
LEGACY
We enable people to make a lasting difference in the way that most inspires them.
CONNECT WITH US TODAY
MAKE A MARK.
LEAVE A LEGACY.
Imagine the difference you can make!
Note: If you prefer to give by check, please make it payable to GWBLCF, with the name of the chosen fund on the memo line. Please send your check to: Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation, P.O. Box 10626, White Bear Lake, MN 55110. Be sure to include your contact and mailing information so we can send you a receipt.