Community Foundation for Carver County

10/20/2026

What kind of legacy do you want to leave?

During National Estate Planning Week, take time to reflect on the people, places and causes that have shaped your life. Estate planning is an opportunity to put your wishes in writing and consider how your generosity could make a difference for future generations.

Whether you want to provide for loved ones, support a favorite nonprofit or help your community thrive, planning ahead can help make your intentions known.

Start exploring your estate planning options and discover how you can create a lasting impact. Learn more: https://plannedgiving.communitygiving.org/?pageID=19

10/16/2026

Join us Wednesday, October 21, for a free webinar exploring how a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from an IRA can potentially provide tax benefits while supporting the causes you care about. Hear from Jaclyn Schroeder of U.S. Bank, along with a donor, nonprofit leader, and financial advisor, about how QCDs work and how they can fit into your charitable giving plans.

Register today! https://www.communitygiving.org/event/irawebinar2026/

10/09/2026

Our office will be closed on Monday, October 12th, in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day. We will reopen for regular business hours on Tuesday, October 13th, 2026.

10/06/2026

Have an IRA? A QCD may be a meaningful way to support the causes you care about. Learn more on October 21.

Join us for a free webinar on Wednesday, October 21, and discover how making a gift from an IRA can potentially reduce taxes, support the causes you love and create impact in your community.

If you’re age 70½ or older and have an IRA, a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) may offer a meaningful way to support the causes and communities you care about while potentially providing tax benefits. Join Jaclyn Schroeder of U.S. Bank, along with a donor, nonprofit leader and financial advisor, for a practical conversation about how QCDs work and how they can fit into your charitable giving plans. You’ll hear different perspectives on using an IRA to make charitable gifts, including how QCDs can help meet required minimum distribution (RMD) obligations while supporting organizations making a difference in our communities. You’ll also learn how your local Community Foundation can help make charitable giving easier by connecting your giving interests with community needs and helping you explore ways to create a lasting impact.

Register today and learn how a QCD could be part of your giving strategy. https://www.communitygiving.org/event/irawebinar2026/

09/25/2026

Congratulations again to David Pokorney!

We were honored to recognize David as an award recipient at the Community Foundation for Carver County Celebration of Philanthropy Dinner.

Hear from David in this short video interview as he shares more about his connection to philanthropy and the Carver County community.

Thank you, David, for all that you do to support and strengthen our community. We are grateful for your generosity, commitment, and the impact you continue to make.

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09/22/2026

We were honored to recognize Richard & LaVonne as award recipients at the Community Foundation for Carver County Celebration of Philanthropy Dinner.

Take a moment to hear from Richard & LaVonne in this short video interview and learn more about their connection to philanthropy and the Carver County community.

Thank you, Richard & LaVonne, for all that you do to support and strengthen our community. We are grateful for your generosity, commitment, and lasting impact.

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09/17/2026

Thank you again to everyone who joined the Community Foundation for Carver County Celebration of Philanthropy Dinner last night!

What an incredible evening celebrating the generosity, connection, and community that make Carver County such a special place. This strong community is possible because of you!

And a special congratulations to our award recipients, Richard & LaVonne Kroells and David Pokorney! We are honored to celebrate their contributions and the impact they have made in our community.

Thank you again to all of our sponsors for helping make this celebration possible. We are grateful for your continued support and commitment to Carver County.

09/16/2026

Our annual Celebration of Philanthropy Dinner is made possible by our sponsors who have made a gift to the Foundation in support of this event and our work. It would not be possible without them. Join us in thanking them for their contribution and supporting local philanthropy!

Nicolet Bank - Minnesota
Norwood Dental
HomeTown Bank

09/15/2026

With our Celebration of Philanthropy Dinner quickly approaching, we want to take a moment to recognize and appreciate the sponsors who help make this event possible. Join us in showing them some love! This event would not be possible without their support.

Bernatello's Foods
DDK Construction
OrangeBall Creative
Security Bank & Trust Co.
American Legion Auxiliary Edward Born Unit 343 in Norwood Young America, MN

09/14/2026

Only a few days until our annual Celebration of Philanthropy Dinner and we are so excited to see everyone on Wednesday night!

This event would not be possible without the support from our amazing sponsors! Join us in thanking our Gold level sponsor - Old National Bank.