Chisholm Community Foundation

About the Foundation

The Chisholm Community Foundation (CCF), an affiliate of the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, is a permanent, philanthropic endowment for the enduring benefit of our community. It secures, manages and allocates investors’ gifts for charitable purposes  in the Chisholm and Balkan area, working to improve the quality of life for local residents. We have awarded over $1.6 million in grants to various organizations within our community. Our Foundation stands as a beacon among small community foundations in our state and we are extremely proud of our accomplishments.

The Chisholm Community Foundation’s mission is to be a steward of funds for innovative and creative projects that are responsive to community and economic development in the areas of social service, education, arts and culture, conservation and historic and environmental preservation.

Community Impact

Some of the organizations that have benefitted from the CCF’s mission are the Chisholm Public Schools, City of Chisholm, Chisholm Beautification Association, Chisholm Police Department, Chisholm Blue Line Club and the Chisholm/Balkan Little League. 

Funds have been used to develop our Bridge of Peace which showcases flags from all 50 states as well as flags from around the world. 

The Lake Walk has been expanded and maintained for the citizens and tourists to enjoy throughout the seasons. The Doc Graham Field of Dreams became a reality with the help of the CCF. This new baseball field will allow for the high school, Little League and recreational softball teams to host tournaments again in Chisholm. Some of the grants awarded to the Chisholm Public Schools are: band uniforms and equipment, computer equipment and software, student testing systems, an auditorium lighting system, fitness center equipment, communications equipment and monitoring systems for buses, computerized food service, Smart Boards and new playground equipment.

The CCF has a 10-member volunteer board that is committed to raising the funds necessary to cover our annual operating costs, thus allowing all monies as contributed to go directly into the general fund as administered by the Foundation.* We raise money by hosting an annual golf outing, along with two other annual events - the Burger Bash, sponsored by Valentini’s Supper Club, and the Holiday Wine Tasting, hosted by Keyboard Liquor.

Partners

We have 12 Corporate Partners who contribute $1,000 each year to support our operations. These community partners, whose support we greatly appreciate, are listed below:

• City of Chisholm
• Fairview Range
• Independent Electric
• Jubilee Foods
• Keyboard Liquor
• Carol Tiburzi McDonald
• NHS-Northstar Specialized Services
• Park State Bank
• Radotich Enterprises, LLC
• Rupp Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
• Tom & Jerry’s / Valentini’s Supper Club
• Van Baak Agency

To learn more about Chisholm Community Foundation, visit our website at http://www.chisholmcommunityfoundation.com/

*Your irrevocable gift will be applied to a community fund advised by the Chisholm Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation. The Chisholm Community Foundation can recommend grants to any qualified charitable organization.