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An affiliate fund of SWIF, the Heron Lake-Okabena Community Foundation benefits Heron Lake and Okabena, Minnesota.

Mission Statement
To enrich the community by promoting education and opportunities in the hope of creating a legacy of pride and partnership.

Grant total since inception (including grants made for operating expenses): $41,315

Fiscal Year 2011 grantmaking
Awarded grants totaling $4,300 including:

  • Heron Lake Library to replace windows in children's book room
  • Southwest Star Concept Elementary for shelving at library
  • Southwest Star Concept Schools to support a safety day camp for students
  • Southwest Star Concept Schools to support field trips and service projects

Local Contact Information
Heron Lake-Okabena Community Foundation
PO Box 97
Okabena, MN 56161
Telephone: (507) 793-2582

Board Members
Collette Diemer - Chair
Jim Schneider - Co-Chair
Tracy Freking - Treasurer
Margaret (Mitz) Diemer - Secretary
Jackie Baumgard
John Hay
Cindy Owen
Terri Pelzel
Bardene Peter
Annie Rasche
Julianne Volk
Ann Wendorff

Updates and Donor Comments

  1. Bardene PeterBardene Peter 11/16/2011 at 10:52 PM ET
    Great way to support many community organizations!
  2. Cindy OwenCindy Owen 11/16/2011 at 09:02 PM ET
    What a great idea!
  3. Collette DiemerCollette Diemer 11/16/2011 at 04:50 PM ET
    Making the best better!
  4. James SchneiderJames Schneider 11/16/2011 at 11:15 AM ET
    A Great Cause!

Nonprofit Information

  • Summary

    The Southwest Initiative Foundation serves the 18 counties of southwest Minnesota through leadership, program delivery and philanthropy.
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