Foundation Funds
Scholarship Program
The community foundation offers a wide variety of scholarships for students like you, provided by the generosity of local donors. Whether you are a high school senior, a current college student, or a non-traditional student we work with donors to help people like you take the next step in your education.
Applications Available November 1
Applications Due February 15
Decisions Announced Early April
How to Start the Scholarship Process
Create an account on our Scholarship Portal
3 minUsing an email address that you will have access to after you graduate from high school.
Take the Eligibility Assessment
10-20 minThis assessment will match you with scholarship opportunities based on the answers you provided.
- The eligibility assessment is available from November 1 to February 15th.
Complete Scholarship Applications
Complete the scholarship application for each of the opportunities you are eligible for.
Already Applied?
Log into the scholarship portal to view the status of your applications. You will be notified of a decision through the scholarship portal in early April.
Need to Renew your Scholarship?
In April and May, you will be assigned a renewal form in the scholarship portal. Each scholarship has its own renewal criteria that you must meet to receive your renewal scholarship check.
You have been awarded a scholarship, now what?
First, Congratulations! The next step is to accept your scholarship award by completing the Scholarship Acceptance Form that has been assigned to you in your scholarship portal. This form will provide the information needed to send your scholarship check to the school you will be attending. In this form, you will also be asked to complete a thank you letter for the donor who made this scholarship possible.
If there have been any changes in your education plans, please let us know as soon as possible as this could affect your scholarship.
Generous community members who hold funds in our service area have established scholarships to make education more accessible for students in our region. These scholarships reflect a deep commitment to supporting the next generation of leaders, innovators, and changemakers.
Administrative Fund
Supports Foundation operations so that we are always here to help you impact today and transform tomorrow!
- Jewell County Administrative Fund
Designated Funds
Designated funds provide a permanent source of income to support your favorite charities even long after you are gone.
Current Designated Funds
- Faryl Lange Family Fund
- Jewell and Randall Community Spaces Fund
Field of Interest Funds
Field of interest funds respond to current and future needs by letting you support a specific cause or geographic area rather than a specific charity. Grants are determined by a local committee.
Current Field of Interest Funds
Dane G. Hansen Community Grant Fund- Jewell County
Supports projects or programs in the following areas in Jewell County: arts & culture; community beautification; community social services & security; conservation & environment; education; healthcare
Jewell Legacy Endowment Fund
Provides a more sustainable and long-term approach to addressing community gaps and unmet needs in the community of Jewell. By creating new opportunities for economic growth, community development, and improved quality of life, the positive effects of this fund will extend beyond city limits—contributing to a stronger Jewell County.
Mankato Community Improvement Fund
This fund supports Chamber members and a wide range of community organizations by helping them make meaningful improvements and enhance local initiatives. Through partnerships with area businesses, the Chamber helps bring popular downtown events to life, such as Downtown Trick-or-Treat and Christmas in Mankato, and collaborates with the Jewell County Historical Society to support the annual Threshing Bee.
S.I.S.T.E.R.S
Provide annual support to women in Jewell County as they pursue education, develop leadership skills, and strengthen their ability to serve their families, workplaces, and community.
Donor Advised Funds
Donor advised funds are a simple and flexible "charitable savings account" that let you decide when and where to give.
Current Donor Advised Funds
- Esbon Ag Supply Give Back Fund
- Richard and Nancy Spiegel Family Foundation Fund
Organization Funds
Organization funds offer a simple and efficient way for your nonprofit to build capacity and provide long-term support for your mission.
Current Organization Funds
Arts & Culture
Children & Youth
N/A
Community Development
Land Conservation & Environment
N/A
Education
N/A
Health & Human Services
Parks & Recreation
N/A
Religion
Provisional (Project) Funds
Provisional Funds serve as a short-term vehicle to collect charitable donations for a community project, such as a public-private partnership.
Current Provisional Funds
Contact the Foundation if you are interested in setting up a provisional fund.
Scholarship Funds
Scholarship Funds support student education and impact our future leaders.
We offer two different scholarship fund options for donors based on their interest and budget. Designated Scholarship Funds partner with schools and other nonprofits to facilitate the process, whereas the Community Foundation manages the process, start to finish, for Traditional Scholarship Funds.
Current Scholarship Funds- Designated
Contact the Foundation about setting up a designated scholarship fund.
Current Scholarship Funds- Traditional
Contact the Foundation about setting up a traditional scholarship fund.
Unrestricted Fund
Unrestricted community grant funds are flexible and help meet the needs of today and tomorrow. Grants are determined by our local grants committee.
Current Unrestricted Funds
- Jewell County Community Fund