The Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation (DSACF) is a grant-making organization located in
Duluth, Minnesota
Duluth ( ) is a Port, port city in the U.S. state of Minnesota and the county seat of St. Louis County, Minnesota, St. Louis County. Located on Lake Superior in Minnesota's Arrowhead Region, the city is a hub for cargo shipping. The population ...
, United States. DSACF promotes private giving for the public good. DSACF serves seven counties in NE
Minnesota
Minnesota ( ) is a U.S. state, state in the Upper Midwestern region of the United States. It is bordered by the Canadian provinces of Manitoba and Ontario to the north and east and by the U.S. states of Wisconsin to the east, Iowa to the so ...
(Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake and St. Louis) and NW Wisconsin (Ashland, Douglas and Bayfield). DSACF holds $50 million in assets, has 300 charitable funds and has awarded $37 million in grants and scholarships.
Grants and scholarships
DSACF has worked with individuals, families, private foundations, and companies to provide thousands of grants totaling millions of dollars for nonprofits and area students to enhance the quality of life in this region.
DSACF supports activities in five basic areas including:
*Arts
*Community and Economic Development
*Education
*Environment
*Human Services
Initiatives
DSACF serves the community as grant makers and community leaders. DSACF works with community stakeholders to find solutions to issues that help maintain a vibrant community.
DSACF Initiatives include:
* Knight Creative Communities Initiative
*Attracting & Retaining Young Adults
*Young Leaders Fund
*TwinPortsConnex
*20 Under 40
*
Scott Anderson Leadership
*Social Capital Benchmark
*Speak Your Peace: The Civility Project
References
External links
Official website
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Organizations based in Duluth, Minnesota
Non-profit organizations based in Minnesota
Community foundations based in the United States