Our Story
From long-term planning to a durable legacy for Spring Grove
Minnesota's first Norwegian settlement
Spring Grove was settled in the 1800s as Minnesota's first Norwegian settlement. That heritage of resilience and community-mindedness continues to shape how we plan for the town's future today.
The Spring Grove Community Foundation was formed after years of community long-term planning efforts, and now holds official 501(c)(3) nonprofit status dedicated to investing in the future of Spring Grove and its surrounding communities.
The principles behind every dollar we deploy
Rigorous Stewardship
We manage every gift with discipline, ensuring capital is preserved, grown, and deployed with care for the long term.
Full Transparency
Donors and community members can trust that how funds are raised, held, and granted is open and clearly communicated.
Relentless Focus on Outcomes
We ensure every dollar is used efficiently with maximum leverage, measured against the lasting change it creates.
The board and community leaders guiding our work
Our board is made up of dedicated Spring Grove neighbors who volunteer their time, expertise, and judgment to steward every gift responsibly.
Saundra Solum
Board Chair
Jessi Strinmoen
Vice Chair
Alex Roverud
Treasurer
Phil Griffin
Secretary
Todd Olerud
Board Member
Howard Deters
Board Member
Sammi Boyd
Board Member
A durable legacy for generations to come
Our purpose is to create lasting change by focusing on investments that address real needs and generate compounding benefits over decades, building a durable legacy for Spring Grove's future generations.