The Faribault Foundation

08/20/2026

Charitable giving often makes the spotlight through large campaigns or major gifts to a nonprofit organization. What is sometimes overlooked are the recurring donations that provide steady support to local organizations that keep our community going strong and make daily life better for our neighbor...

08/01/2026

Join No Tummies Left Behind at the Northfield Culver’s location on August 11th!

No tummies left behind raises funds to fight food insecurities in Faribault and surrounding communities.

No Tummies Left Behind is a fund of the Faribault Foundation.

Join us on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at the Northfield Culver’s for a tasty meal served by Ella and her Tummy Troupe! Culver’s will donate a portion of all sales to our organization to help combat hunger in our communities! How great is that?!?

Come hungry and leave with a full heart knowing you made your meal matter to those in need!

07/31/2026

No Tummies Left Behind fund made a grant to the Community Action Center - Faribault during their July Challenge to raise funds for the food shelf.

Any donations received in July were matched, turning this $1500 donation into $3,000!

Way to go Ella!!

She’s at it again!! Just in time for the Summer Challenge that will double our donation to $3,000!

07/17/2026

07/17/2026

Congratulations to our fifth grant recipient of 2026 from the Founders Fund! HOPE Center was chosen by the Foundation's Board of Directors to receive $15,000.The HOPE Center mission is to create zero tolerance for sexual and domestic violence through healing, outreach, prevention and education. Thro...

07/17/2026

Congratulations to our fifth grant recipient of 2026 from the Founders Fund! HOPE Center was chosen by the Foundation's Board of Directors to receive $15,000.

The HOPE Center mission is to create zero tolerance for sexual and domestic violence through healing, outreach, prevention and education. Through innovative programming, HOPE Center offers direct support to victims of violence in Rice County, collaborative support to other organizations that serve victims, and educational support to the entire community.

The HOPE Center believes that everyone has the right to live in a safe and healthy environment, free from all forms of violence. They provide a safe haven for victims and their families, offering resources such as counseling, legal advocacy, emergency shelter, and personal advocacy.

Their outreach programs aim to raise awareness about the prevalence and impact of sexual and domestic violence, and their prevention initiatives focus on educating individuals and communities about the importance of respect, consent, and healthy relationships.

HOPE Center's goal is not just to provide temporary relief for victims, but to change societal attitudes and behaviors towards violence. By cultivating a culture of zero tolerance for sexual and domestic violence, they aim to break the cycle of violence and create lasting change. HOPE Center believes that by working together, we can make our community safer for everyone.

“Receiving an unrestricted grant from the Faribault Foundation is a breath of fresh air. This grant will be able to go swiftly and directly to the area of most need and immediately start to change lives. We are grateful for the trust you have placed in our organization and the significant investment you have placed in our community. A community that invests in non-profits enables all of us to live healthier, more vibrant lives”
-Erica Staab, HOPE Center Executive Director

For more information on HOPE Center, click the link below.
https://hopecentermn.org

07/16/2026

Congratulations to our fourth grant recipient of 2026 from the Founders Fund! FEEP was chosen by the Foundation's Board of Directors to receive $5,000.FEEP stands for the Falcon Educational Enrichment Program. Operating under the Faribault Area Public Schools Educational Trust Association (FAPSETA),...

07/16/2026

Congratulations to our fourth grant recipient of 2026 from the Founders Fund! FEEP was chosen by the Foundation's Board of Directors to receive $5,000.

FEEP stands for the Falcon Educational Enrichment Program. Operating under the Faribault Area Public Schools Educational Trust Association (FAPSETA), FEEP is a nonprofit initiative that impacts students and promotes excellence by awarding grants to teachers to fund innovative classroom projects, technology, and learning opportunities beyond standard school district budgets.

Since its inception in 2018, FEEP has awarded tens of thousands of dollars to support projects across all grade levels in the Faribault school district. These classroom grants focus on areas such as STEM, literacy, robotics, physical education, and cultural awareness.

FEEP is run by several community members who serve on their Board of Directors. These include Ken Butzow, Lori Markman, Mark Sybilrud, Jamie Bente, Deb Scheil, Kelly Jensen, Sarah Lockerby, Adam Mensing, Mark Johnson, Nanci Fielitz, Courtney Wolff, and John Bellingham.

For more information on FEEP, click the link below.
https://fapseta.org/scholarships-and-programs/

07/15/2026

Congratulations to our third grant recipient of 2026 from the Founders Fund! Meals on Wheels was chosen by the Foundation's Board of Directors to receive $5,000.Meals on Wheels provides hot, nutritious noon meals to older adults and individuals with disabilities in the Faribault area. Meals on Wheel...

07/15/2026

Congratulations to our third grant recipient of 2026 from the Founders Fund! Meals on Wheels was chosen by the Foundation's Board of Directors to receive $5,000.

Meals on Wheels provides hot, nutritious noon meals to older adults and individuals with disabilities in the Faribault area. Meals on Wheels delivers more than just food; it provides a safety check and a vital connection to the community. Up to five days a week, individuals with limited mobility receive hot, nutritious meals from local caterers, brought right to their door by dedicated volunteers.

The support doesn’t stop at the doorstep, Older Adult Specialists also meet one-on-one with participants to discuss nutrition and connect them with services that promote independent, healthy living.

Meals on Wheels is led by Three Rivers Community Action. You can join their Meals on Wheels volunteer team and help deliver more than just meals. Bring smiles, connection and care right to someone’s doorstep. Whether you can drive once a month, a few times a year or just step in as a substitute driver, they will work around your schedule. Flexible, meaningful and impactful.

Learn more about Meals on Wheels by clicking the link below
https://www.threeriverscap.org/older-adults/meals-on-wheels/