West Central Initiative

Programming Pro

SERVING TO IMPROVE WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA THROUGH FUNDING PROGRAMS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.UNITING IDEAS AND RESOURCES TO HELP PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES CREATE A BETTER TOMORROW

West Central Initiative (WCI) is a nonprofit, accredited regional community foundation that partners with community volunteers on projects through providing 501(c)(3) status and technical assistance.

WCI partners with the 549 Foundation, Perham Area Community Fund, Perham Pickleball Project, Perham Area Public Library Fund and the Perham Health Foundation. When making your donation, please add in the comment field which of these program(s) you wish to support with your gift.

Learn more at: wcif.org

Financials

$7.3M
2022 Budget
74%Program Spend
14%Management Spend
12%Fundraising Spend
74%
14%
12%

Programs

549 Foundation

The 549 Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization comprised of alumni and community members who believe that through creative contributions to programs, activities, and facilities of the 549 school district, the students of today will become our inspiring leaders of tomorrow.

Learn more at: 549family.com

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Perham Area Community Fund

Perham Area Community Fund is a community foundation with a mission to improve the quality of life in and around the community of Perham. We believe that people working together can make a positive difference for individuals and for our community as a whole.

Learn more at: perhamareafoundation.com

Perham Pickleball Project

The funds collected will be used to build dedicated pickleball courts for the Perham community.

Learn more at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/548622002569746/

Perham Area Public Library Fund

The purpose of the Perham Area Public Library Fund is to improve resources to address the programs, services and capital expenditures of the library. A donation to the Perham Area Public Library Fund is a long-term investment in the community and the essential services of the library. Generations to come will benefit as it enhances and maintains the quality of the services of the Perham Area Public Library.

Learn more at: perhamlibrary.org

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Perham Health Foundation

Perham Health Foundation provides healthcare and wellness to our community.

Your charitable gift is an investment in our community and in yourself. The joy of giving expresses your concern and involvement. Philanthropy knows no bounds—it truly is your love of your neighbors and friends demonstrated in the spirit of giving and caring. Your generosity helps Perham Health patients and families every single day. From lifesaving technology to something as simple as a coloring book, every contribution improves someone’s world. You might never meet the patients and families of Perham Health, but they know your generosity.

Learn more at: perhamhealth.org/foundation

Learn more at
www.wcif.org