Our Managed Funds
Great things are made possible in Northfield because of the generosity of our community members.
Bill Clifford Family Legacy Fund
Helping young people succeed
Don and Marjorie Tarr Community & Operating Funds
Unrestricted funds to support the needs of the Northfield community, and to support the operation of Northfield Shares Community Foundation
Eleanor A. Salisbury Teaching Scholarship
Provides annual scholarships to Northfield High School graduate(s) who will be pursuing a teaching degree.
EmpowHER
Provides opportunities for young women from Northfield to grow in confidence, courage and character through sport and adventure.
Engeseth-Rinde Restoration Fund
Supports restoration, research, cultivation of trees, and education activities on the Prairie Creek Wildlife Management Area.
Environmental Sustainability Fund
Supports local projects that help address climate issues and reduce greenhouse gasses.
Helen V. Woehrlin Fund
Provides annual funding to nonprofit organizations in Northfield.
Grace Whittier Fund
Provides annual grants for youth recreational activities in Northfield.
Human Services Assistance Fund
Provides financial assistance to help members of the Northfield community with expenses related to food, housing, health care, education, and transportation.
Marston Headley and Dorothy Stone Headley Fund
Unrestricted funds to support the needs of the Northfield Community
Nutting Beautification Fund
Provides funding to enhance the aesthetics of Northfield, particularly through flowers, plantings, gardens and parks.
Nutting Family Fund
Unrestricted funds to support the needs of the Northfield Community
Pat Lamb and Ele Hansen Charitable Fund
Provides annual grants to nine Northfield nonprofit organizations: FiftyNorth, WINGS, St. Dominic’s School, St. Dominic’s Catholic Church, Community Action Center of Northfield, Northfield Public Library, Independent School District 659, and Northfield Area YMCA.
The Salvatierra Fund for Justice
Supports community organizations and community-led efforts that seek fair access to healthy food and dignified affordable housing.
Street Family Fund
Unrestricted funds to support the needs of the Northfield Community
The Riki Arts Foundation
Provides meaningful opportunities to explore artistic growth for those facing economic and physical challenges through one-on-one tutoring, classes and workshops. Scholarships and small grants available.
Robert & Barbara Will Fund
Provides unrestricted support to the community.
Koester Prairie Fund
Protects and enhances the Koester Prairie Unit of Prairie Creek Wildlife Management Area
Edith M. Peilen & Tom B. Peilen Charitable Fund
Improves the lives of individuals and caregivers across the world who have been impacted by multiple sclerosis (MS)
Cora Scholz
Supports the Northfield Youth Choirs (NYC) in perpetuity
Anne B. Mayer Fund for Music
Supports music-related activities and opportunities that enrich the Northfield community, fostering a vibrant musical culture for people of all ages.
Northfield Shares Community Fund
An unrestricted fund will support the vibrancy and vitality of our community in perpetuity. Everyone is invited to contribute to this fund.