The Nashwauk Area Community Fund is a community-based fund that provides discretionary grants to projects and initiatives in the Nashwauk area to improve the quality of life for the people in the area. This fund provides grants to 501(c)(3) and other not-for-profit organizations in the Nashwauk, Nashwauk Township, Buck Lake, Pengilly, Swan Lake, Keewatin and Goodland Township areas.
In the year 2000, the fund began with an initial donation of $15,000 by Marion Kumpula, a long-time Nashwauk resident who believed in giving back to the community. Since then over 250 donors with passions similar to Marion’s have made over one thousand individual gifts. The present value of the Nashwauk Area Community Fund is just over $1 million dollars. The investment earnings on the endowed fund have allowed the Nashwauk Area Community Fund to distribute over $270,000 back into our community.
The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation is the financial managing agent for the Nashwauk Area Community Fund.
Current News & Events
Nashwauk-Keewatin High School Awarded $1,000!
A $1,000 grant was issued by the Nashwauk Area Community Fund to the Nashwauk-Keewatin School for an "End of Era" Ice Cream Social this Spring!This was a community activity for alumni and community members to “walk through” the Nashwa... 'Keep Reading'
2025 Red Rock Run 10K Run and Walk
The Nashwauk Area Community Fund is sponsoring the Red Rock Run on Friday, July 4, 20205! This is a 10K walk or run between Nashwauk and Keewatin. Download a registration form here Participation fee: $20.00. T-shirts are provided! Reg... 'Keep Reading'
Itasca County Habitat for Humanity $2,000 Grant
Itasca County Habitat for Humanity's (ICHFH) mission is to build community relationships to provide affordable housing for those in need. Its vision is to reduce the number of families living in substandard housing in Itasca County by pro... 'Keep Reading'
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