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
NK Junior Prom Receives $500 Grant
NK High School recently received a $500 grant from the Nashwauk Area Community Fund to help with the financial obligations of Junior Prom. This fun high school tradition creates lasting memories for students. Go Spartans! NACF is a proud... 'Keep Reading'
GNK Basketball Boosters Awarded Grant
The Nashwauk Area Community Fund is proud to announce one of our Spring Grant recipients, the GNK Basketball Boosters! The organization was awarded $3,000, and the funds will go towards equipment, gear, and medical/first aid equipment.The... 'Keep Reading'
2026 Scholarships and Spring Grants Opening Soon
Beginning Sunday, February 1st, the Nashwauk Area Community Fund will begin acceptings applications for both the Spring Grant Cycle, as well as 2026 Scholarships for high school seniors. Please visit the links below to learn more and appl... 'Keep Reading'
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