Initiative Foundation

  • Non-Profit / Not For Profit
405 First Street SE
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 632-9255
(877) 632-9255
(320) 632-9258 (fax)
Hours:
Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  • About

    With an array of grants, business loans, leadership programs, and donor services, the Initiative Foundation unlocks the power of central Minnesota people to build and sustain thriving communities.

  • Whom to Contact

    • Kate Bjorge
      Community Philanthropy Manager
      Phone: (320) 632-9255
    • Daniel Bullert
      Business Finance Manager
      Phone: (320) 632-9255
    • Mike Burton
      External Relations Officer
      Phone: (320) 632-9255
    • Lynn Bushinger
      Chief Financial & Operations Officer, Treasurer
      Phone: (320) 632-9255
    • Chris Fastner
      Initiators Fellowship Program Manager
      Phone: (320) 632-9255
    • Yadira Frey
      Office & Facilities Coordinator
      Phone: (320) 632-9255
    • Brenda Gugglberger
      Philanthropy Specialist
      Phone: (320) 632-9255
    • Don Hickman
      Vice President for Community & Workforce Development
      Phone: (320) 632-9255
    • MaryAnn Lindell
      Executive Administrator
      Phone: (320) 632-9255
    • Bob McClintick
      Marketing & Communications Director
      Phone: (320) 632-9255
    • Carl Newbanks
      Grants & Development Manager
      Phone: (320) 632-9255
    • Allison Norgren
      Marketing & Communications Assoc.
      Phone: (320) 631-2001
    • Accounts Payable
      Accounts Payable
      Phone: (320) 632-9255
    • Kimberly Slipy
      Information Systems Administrator
      Phone: (320) 631-2041
    • Zach Tabatt
      Non-Profit Dvlpmt Specialist
      Phone: (320) 632-9255
    • Matt Varilek
      President
      Phone: (320) 631-2005
    • Jeff Wig
      Vice President For Entrepreneurship
      Phone: (320) 631-2006
  • Directions

    From Brainerd, take U.S. Hwy. 10 South to the first Little Falls exit, County Road 76. Proceed through city to the foundation on the east (left) side of the road.