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Northland Foundation
Tom Renier
President
610 Sellwood Building
202 West Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 723-4040
FAX: (218) 723-4048
info@northlandfdn.org

Created in 1986 by The McKnight Foundation, the Northland Foundation serves communities in Northeastern Minnesota. Unlike the typical concept of a "foundation" which is a charitable organization that makes grants to programs from their endowment the Northland Foundation is unique. We assist our region through:

-a grantmaking program that provides resources to nonprofit organizations in the region;

-an operating program, KIDS PLUS, that is dedicated to improving the well-being of children and youth; and

-a busness loan program that provides financing to assist small and medium-size businesses.

Like many nonprofit organizations, we raise money to support these program areas. Resources for the Northland Foundation's diverse initiatives are provided through public and private partnerships at the local, state, and national levels. It is our privilege to partner with organizations dedicated to improving Northeastern Minnesota's economic vitality and social responsiveness.