Initiative Foundation briefs Morrison County on local grants, loans and new CDFI certification

Jul 15, 2026

Carl Newbanks told the board the Initiative Foundation has recertified a new subsidiary as a CDFI, reported recent lending and job impacts in Morrison County, and highlighted nonprofit academy participation and emergency‑planning grants for Little Falls and Pierz.

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Carl Newbanks, vice president of philanthropy at the Initiative Foundation, gave the board a county impact update on July 14, outlining the foundation’s multi‑decade work, recent grant and loan activity, and program priorities.

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