Chisago Lakes School District 2144 - Lindstrom, Minnesota




*Chisago Lakes School* *Endowment Fund* *What We Do:* The Chisago Lakes School Endowment Fund was created in 2008 to support school district programs in the arts, academics, athletics and activities with financial assistance that might otherwise not be supported by the school district operating funds. We are designed to serve pre-K through grade 12 student programs through annual awards to deserving programs that apply and qualify. *Who We Are:* The Chisago Lakes School Endowment Fund is a subsidiary of the Chisago Lakes Area Community Foundation which was founded to do philanthropic work in the greater Chisago Lakes area and for a multitude of causes. The Community Foundation is a member of the larger St. Croix Valley Foundation. The St. Croix Valley Foundation is a unique institution available to assist anyone who lives, works, or has roots in the St. Croix Valley and wants to make charitable contributions that will benefit this area. This greater foundation serves residents in Chisago, Washington, Pierce, St. Croix and Polk counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin. *Who Operates the School Endowment Fund?* Endowment Fund Board members currently include Lori Berg, Michael McLoughlin, Dianne Halfen, Tom Dickhudt and Chip Cravaack. This group is looking for additional interested members to help grow the School Endowment Fund. *What Happens After I Contribute?* Contributors are allowed to take a tax deduction for providing a charitable gift to the Endowment Fund. Those gifts are invested and with the interest that accrues from those investments, grants are dispersed in the form of awards to programs that have a need and apply. *Who May Apply For An Award?* Any school program that currently serves students enrolled in the Chisago Lakes School District may apply to the Board for consideration. Financial awards will be made annually in the fall of the year to selected programs and activities. *How Can I Contribute?* Contributions may take the form of gifts, memorials or donations and may be made to the Chisago Lakes School Endowment Fund. More information is available by calling Mike McLoughlin at 651-213-2096 or e-mailing to mmcloughlin@chisagolakes.k12.mn.us. Return to Chisago Lakes Schools home page.