The Northland Pines Community Foundation, a local 501(c)(3) charity, is continuing to support and uplift the community that surrounds the Northland Pines School District.
The organization is driven by a commitment to enhance educational experiences and provide resources that empower students and residents alike.
According to Scott Foster, District Administrator, “This foundation is a very important addition to the Northland Pines School District that has been missing and is long overdue. It is creating positive energy and culture in the community.”
The Board directing these efforts is composed of five Northland Pines alumni, including Dr. Scott Preisler, president; Sue Govier, vice president; Larry Snedden, secretary; Dr. Jack Stoskopf, treasurer; and Jackie Weight.
Preisler explains, “It’s about creating opportunities that inspire academic excellence, spark creativity, and strengthen our community bonds.”
The Foundation aims to bridge gaps in resources and provide additional support that enhances both academic and co-curricular programs, as well as partner with other local groups who are raising funds for needed community projects.
One recent example is procurement of $25,000 in funding from a private donor to assist with building a girls’ hockey locker room at the sports dome. Other recent efforts have included scholarships for graduating students to continue their educational endeavors, educational enrichment grants for teachers (beginning this fall), participation in the annual “Mad Money” day on March 11 at the high school, which provided sophomores the opportunity to give to a charity of their choice as part of their monthly budget, and partnering with the Dolly Parton “Imagination Library” program in our local area to donate books every month to children from birth to age 5 in order to create lifelong readers.
Future projects may include an indoor learning classroom at the school forest, lighting for the soccer field, and other needs identified within the community.
The Foundation has different types of funds to consider, depending on charitable giving needs, with the donor’s objective being of primary concern. There can be donor advised funds, field of interest funds, a designated project fund, an organizational fund or an unrestricted fund.
The community has many unmet needs and the Foundation can also act as a conduit for groups or individuals to utilize the tax deductible status to raise funds that are tax deductible to the donors.
As the Northland Pines Community Foundation grows, so does its vision.
With plans to expand programs and deepen its impact, the organization is calling on donors and volunteers to join the effort.
“Together, we can shape the leaders of tomorrow,” Preisler urges. “Every contribution, big or small, helps us build a stronger future. Local support is crucial in providing enhanced learning, expanding opportunities, and fostering growth for the students.”
There are multiple levels of giving including one-time or monthly donations. There are also many ways in which people can become involved. Donations, volunteering, or just spreading the word about the Foundation to family, friends, and acquaintances is important in building a brighter future for students in a stronger, more connected community.
For more information, visit the Foundation’s website at www.northlandpinescommunityfoundation.com.
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