Mission Statement
To connect the needs of the community to the passion of donors with the goal of enhancing our community resources and spirit.

Family of Funds

• Dawson-Boyd Alumni Association Endowment Fund
• Dawson Ruzick, Seeling, Gustafson (RSG) Scholarship Endowment Fund
• Dr. Philip W. Maus Scholarship Endowment Fund of Johnson Memorial Foundation
• Johnson Memorial Foundation Fund
• Lac qui Parle Museum Endowment Fund
• Maureen M. Yagodka, Ph.D. Memorial Fund
• Russell and Betty Dahl Memorial Endowment Fund for the Benefit of Dawson-Boyd Public School Music Department

Grant total since inception (including grants made for operating expenses): $124,864

Fiscal Year 2012 Grantmaking
Awarded grants totaling $3,857 including:

• Senior Citizens Center for building repairs
• 2012 Dawson Community Foundation Essay Contest
• Junior Achievement of Lac qui Parle County
• Gnometown Holiday Lights

Local Contact Information
Dawson Community Foundation
PO Box 269
Dawson, MN 56232
Phone: (320) 769-4337

Board Members
Dave Pederson - Chair
Vern Silvernale - Treasurer
Sandy Smaagaard - Secretary
Sharilyn Bates
Deborah Breberg
Loren Femrite
Karen Houff
Dr. Phil Maus
John Roiger
John Tollefson