Owatonna Foundation Reaches a Million Dollars in Donations for 2020
In a year that has been fraught with a pandemic, health, social, personal and business challenges the Owatonna Foundation reached an amazing, and to date, first milestone of reaching a million dollars in donated funds in 2020. “In January we … Continue reading →
Owatonna Foundation Week Activities Go Virtual
October 4-10, 2020 The Owatonna Foundation will celebrate Owatonna Foundation Week October 4th through the 10th. Due to the pandemic and in consideration of the safety and well-being of everyone the activities will be virtual this year. The week celebrates … Continue reading →
Owatonna Foundation Nontraditional Scholarships
$15,000 Available to Students Planning Technical Careers The Owatonna Foundation is pleased to make available $15,000 to assist students who are preparing for a technical career by attending non-four year programs at technical/community colleges. Applications for nontraditional scholarships are due … Continue reading →
Nelson Scholarship for Women Application Deadline
The Owatonna Foundation is pleased to announce a scholarship opportunity for women. Funded by the late June A. and Melanie Nelson, the scholarship is for women who wish to return to school and further their education in a non-traditional career. … Continue reading →
Owatonna Foundation Announces September 1st Grants Deadline
The Owatonna Foundation, now in its 62nd year of serving the Owatonna community, is pleased to announce its next grant application deadline on September 1, 2020. The Owatonna Foundation was established in 1958 with the goal of improving the quality … Continue reading →
Owatonna Foundation Holds Annual Meeting-New Trustee Elected
The Owatonna Foundation Board of Trustees recently held its 62nd Annual Meeting. During the Annual Meeting the Trustees conducted their business of annual committee reports, grants approval, and electing Trustees and Officers. “The Foundation has gone through a period of … Continue reading →
Owatonna Foundation Makes Humanitarian Aid Donation
In response to the COVID-19 crisis the Owatonna Foundation (OF), your community Foundation, is making humanitarian aid donations to the Owatonna community. Typically, the Foundation issues grants for “capital” or “bricks and mortar” projects to local 501C3 non-profits. The mission … Continue reading →
Owatonna Foundation Scholarships -$15,000 Available to Students Planning Vocational and Technical Careers
Graduating spring 2020? April 10 is the deadline for traditional Owatonna Foundation scholarship applications. The Owatonna Foundation has $15,000 available to assist students who will be attending non-four year programs at technical/community colleges to prepare themselves for a vocational or … Continue reading →
United Prairie Bank Makes a Gift to the Owatonna Foundation
United Prairie Bank recently made a donation of $1,500.00 to the Owatonna Foundation. “We are extremely grateful to United Prairie for their ongoing support. Their commitment helps us to continue the Foundation’s mission of improving the quality of life for … Continue reading →
Owatonna Foundation Nontraditional Scholarship Recipients
The Owatonna Foundation awards Traditional and Nontraditional Scholarships. During spring semester 2020, 2 individuals will use Nontraditional Scholarship funds to assist with their education costs. The Nontraditional Scholarships are awarded to individuals who are returning to college or continuing their … Continue reading →