Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.6.2, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Henderson Community Foundation ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://smifoundation.org/henderson/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Hello world!](https://smifoundation.org/henderson/2019/11/04/hello-world/) - Welcome to Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation Sites. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing! ## Pages - [Home](https://smifoundation.org/henderson/) - Community FoundationHendersonThe Henderson Area Community Foundation began in 2010. A community foundation is a nonprofit organization that exists to improve the future of an entire community. It does this through uniting people and resources to address the community’s most critical or persistent issues and produce significant, widely shared and lasting results. Connect with us - [Donate](https://smifoundation.org/henderson/donate/) - Donate to the Henderson Community FoundationThank you for contributing to the Henderson Community Foundation. Please select the fund that you wish to give to. This will take you to Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation’s (SMIF) giving platform. SMIF is our fiscal host and partner in making a difference right here where we call home. Henderson Endowment - [Ways to Give](https://smifoundation.org/henderson/ways-to-give/) - Ways to GiveMany local people and others who no longer live close to our community have deep feelings for our town and many are appreciative of what the community gave to them during an earlier part of their life. For many, Henderson was a great place to grow up. Much fun and experience was had - [Board](https://smifoundation.org/henderson/who-we-are/meet-the-board/) - Our BoardTroy Koester - tkoester@rtlconstruction.com Doug Thomas - dougthomas3738@gmail.com Michael Reinhardt - mreinhardt2008@gmail.com Jeff Steinborn - jsteinborn@mac.com Dee Braatz - ddbratz@yahoo.com Sarah Schuette - slschuette@gmail.com - [Grants](https://smifoundation.org/henderson/what-we-do/grants/) - Grant OpportunitiesHenderson area community organizations are encouraged to apply for the Henderson Community Foundation’s annual Community Improvement grant awards. Funds will be offered to one or more Henderson area non-profits for projects deemed to improve the community or fulfill a particular need. The project(s) may be in partnership with other organizations. The grant is the - [News and Events](https://smifoundation.org/henderson/news-and-events/) - News and EventsUpcoming Events: October 12, 2024 - Henderson Community Foundation Auction (in person) - [Projects](https://smifoundation.org/henderson/projects/) - Henderson Community Foundation Grants AwardedYearGrant RecipientPurposeAwarded2015Ney Nature CenterLog Home Restoration Project$5002016Lions ClubImprovements to the community ice skating rink$4002016JR Brown SocietyMain Street WiFi Project$4002017Lions ClubBender Park Tree Re-Planting$4002017Henderson Legion ClubFlag Project$4002018Henderson FeathersHummingbird Garden Shed$5002018Friends of the LibraryWiFi Project$6602019Santa's Helpers of Sibley CountyChildren's Gifts$1,0002019City of Henderson-Sauerkraut Days Committee(Bender Park building project)$1,5002020Historic Henderson Auto SocietyCOVID Relief for Henderson - [History](https://smifoundation.org/henderson/who-we-are/history/) - Henderson Community Foundation HistoryMany towns have residents who are interested in helping their communities or leaving a legacy by contributing money to be used for general purposes or specific projects. A Foundation is a special non-profit, tax-deductible way to do so. We have now created such a fund through the Southeastern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (created - [About Us](https://smifoundation.org/henderson/who-we-are/mission/) - Our MissionThe Henderson Area Community Foundation began in 2010. A community foundation is a nonprofit organization that exists to improve the future of an entire community. It does this through uniting people and resources to address the community’s most critical or persistent issues and produce significant, widely shared and lasting results. Our Goals Support Economic - [Recurring Donations](https://smifoundation.org/henderson/recurring-donations/) - [give_subscriptions] - [Grant Application](https://smifoundation.org/henderson/what-we-do/grants/grant-application/) - Mapleton Area Foundation Grant Application PROGRAM CRITERIA The Mapleton Area Foundation (MAF) awards grants to support programs and projects that improve the quality of life and build a stronger sense of community in the Greater Mapleton Area. Recipients must be either a 501 (C)3 organization, unit of government or public agency to apply. If you - [What We Do](https://smifoundation.org/henderson/what-we-do/) - Grants Grant Application - [Terms & Conditions](https://smifoundation.org/henderson/terms-conditions/) - Terms & Conditions Donation Refund Policy We are grateful for your donation and support of our organization. If you have made an error in making your donation or change your mind about contributing to our organization please contact us. 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