The Circle of Vision awards were established to recognize those people, who see the possibilities of tomorrow by acting today; who believe in their communities, share of themselves and their resources.
The generosity that inspired these gifts is a tremendous contribution to the Quality of Place in the region. The foundation’s success is a result of philanthropic endeavors and its future progress will brighten the future for all of us.
Circle of Vision Leadership Society
The Circle of Vision Leadership Society was established to recognize an individual donor or family, not associated with another foundation or organization, who has reached a giving level of $1,000,000 or more in contributions to the Foundation, a component fund or program.
2005 Arnold F. Lund, Sr.
Arnold's commitment to the Baudette community through philanthropy.
2007 William S. & Margaret W. Marvin
The Marvin legacy to the swim program in Warroad.
Circle of Vision
The Circle of Vision recognizes current gifts, irrevocable planned gifts or publicly announced will bequests of $100,000 or more made by individuals, families, organizations or businesses in direct support of the Foundation or any of its component funds.
1997 Bill & Jessie Baer and Arnold F. Lund, Sr.
Early supporters of NMF who both made use of our gift annuity option planned giving.
1998 Lyle H. Engelstad and Eldor & Stella Omdahl
Englestad and Omdahl's have established endowments that continue to provide support to their interest areas.
1999 Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians and LuVerne Trogstad
Endowment funds were established by the Red Lake Band and LuVerne in support of education and for scholarships.
2001 Frances Drivold, Leonard J. and Rosemond Kucera, Elsie Semrau
Committed to support for special education, scholarships and a strong belief in giving back to the community and the region.
2002 Mark & Peggy Hewit and Ole & Ruth Tweet
Establishing donor advised funds was a priority for these families, who are involving their children and community in philanthropy.
2003 Robert F. & Marian Foley
In response to flood recovery efforts and the establishment of the Roseau Area Community and Education Fund, the Foley's generously offered financial support.
2004 Gaylord A. Gunderson
Through a will bequest, this unassuming gentleman supported his passion for education for everyone and programs for Warroad students.
2005 The Hellekson Family/Courage North, Employees of TEAM Industries/TEAM Foundation
Will bequest and employee/corporate giving programs benefit programs for the disabled and for hospice
2006 Peg & Sam Johnson and Maggi Adams
Giving back to the Warroad community through a donor advised fund and providing education opportunity, support for health care facilities and programs for art and culture.
2007 Dorrance H. Johnston
With a passion for engineering, a scholarship and education programming fund focused endowment leaves a legacy.
2008 Mary and Robert Johnson
Support for nonprofits in the Pennington County area through a donor advised fund.
