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Carry On Your Family’s Legacy through CCF Named Funds or Planned Gifts

Is there someone you would like to honor? Does your family love and believe in the City of Chisholm? Consider starting your own named fund. These funds are created for the purpose and goal of the donor(s) and often illustrate affection for and commitment to a community or as an opportunity to honor or memorialize a family member, friend, or special interest.

Named funds can be managed by a designated group or individual or by an existing affiliated foundation. The donor defines the fund name, purpose, distribution, and advisors.

Be a part of the fun, unique and energetic events sponsored by the CCF! It’s a great way to support your community and get to know people! Mark your calendar for upcoming events now!

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Whether you’re a local business, a family, or a resident, we have a number of options that allow you to donate specifically to the areas of community service that you care most deeply about!

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Named donations and planned gifts are a great way to support the Chisholm community. Honor your friends, family members or neighbors while investing in your hometown in specific and meaningful ways ways!

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We are proud to offer grants for innovative and important Chisholm community projects as well as scholarships to invest in the lives of our youth!

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The Chisholm Community Foundation awarded a total of $52,760 in grants in 2024, as well as $9,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors of Chisholm High School. The CCF has provided over $1.8 million in grants for community causes, which has helped to make Chisholm a better place to live, work and raise families.

Please support your CCF and make a difference in our community!

The CCF Mission

Our mission is to serve the Chisholm and Balkan communities by stewarding funds for innovative and creative projects, which are responsive to community and economic development in the areas of social service, education, arts and culture, conservation, and historic and environmental preservation.

Donate to an Existing Named Fund

If you’re not ready to establish a named fund of your own, consider donating to one of our existing funds. Over the years, nearly a dozen of these funds have been created, allowing you to take part in the legacy of your fellow Chisholm residents!

Existing Funds

Chisholm Community Foundation Scholarship Fund
Chisholm Public School Foundation
Chisholm Veterans Memorial Association
Robert Jon Corradi Memorial Scholarship Fund
Catherine Cox Fund
Philip Falcone Family Fund
Rudy & Mayme Gazvoda Family Fund
Ron & Carole Gornick Family Fund
Marturano Family Fund
NHS-Northstar Specialized Services Scholarship Fund
Dr. Ben Owens Fund
Chisholm Community Foundation General Fund
David J. Tomassoni Legacy Fund

CCF Memorials

You can memorialize any donation you make to the CCF by contributing any dollar amount.

These funds will go directly to the Chisholm Community Foundation, which supports projects throughout our community.

Together, we can make a difference in the Chisholm community! Contact us today to learn how you can help!

CONTACT US TO LEARN HOW YOU CAN HELP
MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY!

Corporate Partnerships

Chisholm Veterans Memorial Fund

Our Association with the Chisholm Community Foundation has been a good working relationship. Our member Veterans are very supportive of our fund and the Chisholm Community Foundation.

David J. Pessenda, Sr.Secretary - Treasurer

The Minnesota Discovery Center is so grateful to partner with the Chisholm Community Foundation to develop new, innovative programs and experiences that foster healthy communities, preserve our rich history, and provide opportunities for our youth. The Foundation has helped the Discovery Center replace critical research center equipment, restore an antiquated trolley sound system, and helped double the recreational opportunities at the world-class Redhead Mountain Bike Park by providing funding for a community dock. These investments will help us continue our nonprofit mission to preserve and promote Iron Range history for decades to come.

Jordan MetsaDevelopment & Marketing Director, Minnesota Discovery Center

As a Chisholm school board director and past Chisholm Community Foundation (CCF) board member, I have seen first-hand the importance of the CCF’s involvement with the schools and our community. The grants and scholarships the Foundation awards are so important to the success of the Chisholm School District and the viability of our town. Our community is very fortunate to have an awesome organization in its midst that is always working to make Chisholm a better place to live, work and raise families.

Cindy RiceChisholm School Board Director

Philanthropy doesn’t need to be complicated nor does it require great wealth. We found a way to participate in giving back to the community we love that’s convenient, financially comfortable and personally rewarding. We chose to use life insurance as our way to give back for the education and community services that were provided to us over our life time. We took out a $100,000 life insurance policy and named the CCF as the beneficiary and the irrevocable owner of the policy. By working with the Minnesota Community Foundation and our financial advisor, we were able to find a way that will create future unrestricted funds for the foundation and leave a legacy.

Both of us graduated with the Class of 1968 and personally received 26 years (K-12 X 2) of education that currently is valued at about $12,000 per year. So, it seemed right for us to try to repay a part of what our parents, grandparents, and citizens of Chisholm had invested in us. The community of Chisholm provided a great place to raise our two children. Chisholm is a special place with a bright future. We liked the fact that we are contributing to sustain the community by providing resources to make it even better!

Dr. Joe and Nancy Sertich Class of 1968

Together we can do so much! 218.254.1101

Carry On Your Family’s Legacy through CCF Named Funds or Planned Gifts

The CCF Mission

Donate to an Existing Named Fund

Existing Funds

CCF Memorials

Together, we can make a difference in the Chisholm community! Contact us today to learn how you can help!

CONTACT US TO LEARN HOW YOU CAN HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY!

Corporate Partnerships

Chisholm Community Foundation

CONTACT US TO LEARN HOW YOU CAN HELP
MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY!