Initiative Foundation reports $4.91 ROI for Cass County, marks 40th anniversary

Sep 15, 2026

The Initiative Foundation briefed the board on a 40th anniversary update, reporting more than $6.5M in grants, $6.7M in small-business loans and a claimed $4.91 return for every local dollar invested in Cass County; an open house is scheduled Oct. 1 in Nisswa.

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Britt Poser of the Initiative Foundation presented a 40th anniversary update to the Cass County Board on Sept. 15, saying the foundation has provided more than $6.5 million in grants to nonprofits, $6.7 million in small-business loans and $676,548 in economic development and community engagement grants.

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