A Generous Gift to Grow the Connect People to Nature Endowment Fund
A Generous Gift to Grow the Connect People to Nature Fund The Connect People to Nature Endowment Fund supports local programs, equipment, and activities designed to get people of all ages outdoors and connected with their natural surroundings. Started in 2009 by JC and Arelene Pfieffer, the Connect [...]
2025 Charity Golf Event June 27
Help our local charities make a difference in the Winona area. By participating in this golf outing, you are directly supporting the competitive Community Grant program that benefits local non-profits. Register Online 5th Annual Charity Golf Outing Friday, June 27 12:30 Shotgun The Bridges [...]
Competitive Grant Program Receives $19,000 Boost for 2025 Through Endowment Support
The Winona Community Foundation’s Competitive Grant Program plays a vital role in addressing the ever-evolving needs of the Winona area. Through this program, the Foundation awards grants to local nonprofits, supporting a broad range of causes and helping to strengthen our community. Since its inception, the program [...]
Launching as a 501(c)(3): The Success of Sandbar Storytelling Festival
For many years, the Winona Community Foundation has helped local charitable projects or groups get off the ground by providing fiscal and administrative infrastructure they need to operate through the use of a fiscal sponsorship agreement. A fiscal sponsorship agreement works for start-up nonprofit organizations, seasonal nonprofit organizations, and [...]
$5,000 Grant to Bring Back Kids Trinona
The mission of Storm Sporting Events is to promote health and wellness while raising awareness of youth and mental health. In 2023, Storm Sporting Events received a $5,000 Cycle 2 community grant from the Winona Community Foundation. As a direct result of this funding, the organization was able to [...]
Congratulations to the BK5K Road Race Planning Committee
Empowering Youth: Presenting the 2024 Founders Award On October 8, 2024, the Winona Community Foundation awarded the members of the BK5K Road Race Planning Committee with the Founders Award. The award honors an individual or group in our community who has demonstrated and extraordinary commitment to [...]