Main Street in downtown Spring Grove, Minnesota, lined with historic storefronts

Giving that lasts for generations.

Through legacy gifts and charitable investments, we address community needs, support local opportunities, and create benefits that endure for generations.

501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Spring Grove, Minnesota

Our Mission

Investing in Spring Grove's future together

The Spring Grove Community Foundation connects generous donors with opportunities to make a lasting impact. From estate gifts and major donations to everyday contributions, every gift helps support projects and initiatives that benefit our community.

We believe every gift matters. Donations of any size make a difference, strengthen our community, and are deeply appreciated.

Mission: To steward significant investments in transformative initiatives that strengthen the Spring Grove community for generations.

Who We Are
Community members celebrating with the Syttende Mai parade in Spring Grove
Community gathering scene in Spring Grove

Our Funds

One foundation, two ways to give.

Whether your gift is meant to endure for decades or to answer a need this year, it is held to the same standard of stewardship, transparency, and outcome.

Endowment Fund

Permanent. Growing. Distributed by the board.

Charitable assets are invested to generate earnings and distributed at the direction of the Board under established guidelines. Supported through estate planning, grants, and charitable donations.

  • 0% administration fee
  • Initial goal: $100,000
  • Apply online for grants
How to give

Action Fund

Designated. Immediate. Project by project.

Gifts support board-approved community projects with defined purposes and fundraising goals, so each contribution reaches the cause a donor cares about and shows immediate impact.

  • 2% administration fee on independent projects
  • Fundraising Goal depends on project
  • Apply, then present to directors
How to give

Community Investment

We fund what will still matter in fifty years.

A landscaped community garden and sculpture park in Spring Grove

Major community facilities

Construction, expansion, or renovation of the buildings the whole town depends on.

Long-term development

Projects that foster economic growth, education, and lasting sustainability.

Multi-partner initiatives

Efforts that leverage public and private resources for broad community benefit.

Measurable quality of life

Co-led work with enduring benefit, such as the District 297 Gala.

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