Cook County Community Fund

10/10/2026

Another fabulous evening with Bizhiki

10/06/2026

Upcoming informational presentation regarding decisions about your estate, retirement plans and charitable wishes.

10/05/2026

The CCCF is happy to help organizations like Justice North and Care Partners sponsor events. Last week Justice North presented a very informative workshop “Get your Ducks in a Row- Advanced Planning” at The Hub last week.

09/23/2026

Congratulations to Care Partners of Cook County and Vital North who were awardees during this seasons round of grants.

We’re excited to announce the 2026 Community Opportunity Fund awardees! 🙌🏼

This Fall, Boreal Waters Community Foundation has awarded over $933,000 in 2026 Community Opportunity Fund grants to 23 organizations across northeastern Minnesota, northwestern Wisconsin and the region’s Tribal Nations. Grants range from $23,000 to $50,000 and support work that creates opportunity, promotes resilience, and builds belonging — from expanding access to food and housing, to strengthening workforce development, supporting youth and families, and investing in thriving communities. 🫂

"This funding is especially exciting because it allows us to provide a raise for our incredible staff, who create entirely new menus every week full of delicious and nourishing food. We also created a new position to help alleviate some of the burden from current staff, and we can create a foundation to grow so our whole community can flourish." - Phoebe Burchill, Cafe Manager of 2026 Grant Recipient Stone Soup Cafe

We’re proud to support the organizations doing important work in our communities and grateful to the donors who make this funding possible.

Congratulations to all this year’s Community Opportunity Fund awardees! 🎉

View the full list of 2026 Awardees: https://www.borealwaters.org/stories/community-opportunity-fund-2026

08/20/2026

Another fabulous Dockside concert on a perfect North Shore evening. “Bad Bad Hat” had people jumping up to dance in front of the stage—Such a fun community event. Thanks to all who helped make this a great evening.

08/13/2026

Another wonderful Wednesday evening Dockside concert in the North House Folk School Commons. The Cook County Community Fund was happy to help support this community concert event in Grand Marais.

08/06/2026

A wonderful outdoor concert last night. The Cook County Community Fund was pleased to help support this free music series for our community. Many thanks to all those who helped bring this production to Cook County.

08/06/2026

The Cook County Community Fund was pleased to help fund these Dockside free community concerts. Don’t miss the next 2 Wednesdays for wonderful concerts!

The inaugural Dockside Session is today, Wednesday, August 5th at the North House Commons at 7:30 p.m. with Minneapolis singer-songwriter Chastity Brown. Bring a chair and enjoy this free, outdoor concert brought to you by the North Shore Music Association, North House Folk School, and WTIP.

Image courtesy of North House Folk School

07/08/2026

What does it mean to leave a legacy in Cook County?

Legacy giving through the Cook County Community Fund is a way to care for the place you love, now and for generations to come. In this video, we share how planned gifts, bequests, and endowed funds help support local nonprofits, respond to changing community needs, and ensure Cook County remains a place where people can thrive.

Whether you’re just beginning to think about your legacy or already working with an advisor, the Cook County Community Fund offers a trusted, flexible way to give back—rooted in place, guided by community, and built to last.

Learn more about legacy giving and how your values can shape the future of Cook County:

What does it mean to leave a legacy in Cook County?Legacy giving ...

05/08/2026

One of the wonderful nonprofits we were able to help support with our 2026 grant cycle.