The Mille Lacs Area Community Foundation (MLACF) is a Partner Fund of the Initiative Foundation. We are searching for those who:
Share our passion for growing healthy communities, safeguarding natural resources and inspiring inclusive community building in the Mille Lacs Lake Watershed area.
Believe long-term investments are necessary to address the area’s challenges and opportunities.
Give Today
Whether you’re making a one-time or monthly contribution, there are many ways to give. Choose the option that works best for you. Gifts of all sizes are appreciated! As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, contributions to the fund are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Give Online
Corporate Matching Gift Program
Search for the name of the public charity ‘Initiative Foundation’ and note that the donation should go to MLACF.
Donate by Mail
Send a check or money order:
To make donations and payments more secure and to streamline processes, the Initiative Foundation partners with Bremer Bank. Please write the check to Initiative Foundation-MLACF, note the purpose of your contribution on the memo line, and mail to this address:
Initiative Foundation – 446122
Attn: MLACF
P.O. Box 64182
St. Paul, MN 55164-0182
While the mailing address may be in St. Paul, the Initiative Foundation continues to maintain its headquarters in the heart of Central Minnesota at 405 First St. SE, Little Falls, MN 56345.
Give Tomorrow
Please consider the MLACF in your estate planning. The MLACF partnership with the Initiative Foundation allows us to accept gifts such as privately-held stock, IRA distributions, gifts from donor advised funds, Charitable Gift Annuities (CGA) and other types of complex donations.
Raise Awareness
Just as important as financial contributions are supporters who will share the mission, vision and funding priorities of the MLACF. You can help by spreading the word about grant opportunities, events and the ability of donors to leave a lasting contribution.