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Owatonna Foundation

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Owatonna Foundation

Since 1958, we support Owatonna through Capital Grants totaling over $14million. We also award $40,000 in scholarships annually.

The Foundation has four areas of focus: Community, Arts, Recreation, & Education (CARE).

06/04/2026

Summer hours are in effect. The Owatonna Foundation office will be closed Fridays through Labor Day.

06/01/2026

The Owatonna Foundation proudly supports capital-related projects that enhance our community, arts, recreation, and education.

Another one of our 2025 community highlights was helping to fund Let's Smile, Inc.'s center middle console at their dental practice. This area has a hands-free sink, X-ray unit, and dual-operatory design.

Let's Smile, Inc. mission is to provide, promote, and educate on the power of preventive dental care, while also offering follow-up treatment to ensure every child and teen in southeastern Minnesota has access to comprehensive dental health care to thrive.

05/28/2026

Can you guess this Owatonna spot? 👀

This community space was made possible in part through the support of the Owatonna Foundation.

Drop your guess in the comments below! ⬇️

05/26/2026

As we celebrated this year's Owatonna Foundation scholarship winners, we thought it might also be fun to look at the list of recipients from our very first year - 1985!

We are proud to support students in their pursuit of earning a college degree!

05/21/2026

The Owatonna Foundation is proud to support projects that enhance our community, arts, recreation, and education.

The Owatonna Foundation was instrumental in helping the Owatonna Soccer Association build the Owatonna Soccer Complex, which consists of nine fields to accommodate all age groups.

The Owatonna Soccer Complex is a wonderful asset to our community and is used by thousands of young people in Owatonna Parks and Recreation programs, Owatonna Soccer Association traveling programs, high school athletic programs and local adult teams.

05/18/2026

Meet our Owatonna Foundation Board of Trustees!

Trustees volunteer their time to evaluate and decide the distribution of funds in the form of grants for specific community projects.

Patrick Segler is a graduate of St. Cloud State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He is currently Executive Vice President at Keen Bank overseeing the retail and lending departments. Pat is also board chair for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Minnesota, serves on its executive committee and is an avid “Big”. He is a member of Owatonna Early Edition Rotary Club and volunteers as a Local DECA judge, He is past president for Owatonna Rotary, past board member for the Owatonna Chamber of Commerce, past president for Owatonna Lions, past trustee for the Elks Lodge, past board member for Young Life as well as a volunteer coach.

In his spare time, Patrick enjoys spending time with his wife, Betsy, and two children, Kate and Matthew, and being outdoors golfing, gardening, hunting, fishing, and cross-country skiing. He also enjoys curling in the winter and is an avid Minnesota Gophers fan.

Patrick recently became a trustee to be further involved in giving back to the Owatonna community. For years, he quietly watched as the Foundation grew and provided capital funding to numerous projects and now, he's at a point when he had more time to dedicate to our wonderful community.

05/14/2026

A gift that continues to shape Owatonna for generations. ❤️

In 1958, Mrs. George C. Kohlmier donated 60 acres of land and a small lake to the Owatonna Foundation in memory of her husband, George C. Kohlmier. Their vision was to create a space that would benefit the community for years to come through recreation, nature, and public enjoyment.

Today, Lake Kohlmier stands as a lasting reminder of generosity, community spirit, and the power of giving back. Thank you to the Kohlmier family for creating a legacy that continues to make Owatonna a special place to live and visit. 🌳💙

05/13/2026

The Owatonna Foundation focuses on capital-related projects in our community that enhance our community, arts, recreation, and education.

The continued generosity of our community makes supporting these projects possible.

Another 2025 highlight was the Owatonna Arts Center. The Foundation grant they received provided security lighting on the west side and AV upgrades.

05/07/2026

Meet the Owatonna Foundation Board of Trustees!

Trustees volunteer their time to evaluate and decide the distribution of funds in the form of grants for specific community projects.

Jim Thon is a retired Federated Insurance executive who has been a trustee for three years. He and his wife Gabrielle have three adult children and three grandchildren and live on a hobby horse farm.

Jim joined the Foundation as it has served Owatonna so well, supporting the community, arts, education and recreation for generations.

05/04/2026

Building a stronger Owatonna today and for generations to come. ❤️

We’re proud to support projects that enhance our community, arts, recreation, and education.

One of our 2025 highlights: helping fund HVAC and compressor upgrades at The Lighthouse of Southern MN men’s program home (formerly Hospitality House), ensuring a safe, comfortable space for those on their journey forward.

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108 W Park Square
Owatonna, MN
55060

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 12pm
Tuesday	9am - 12pm
Wednesday	9am - 12pm
Thursday	9am - 12pm
Friday	9am - 12pm

Telephone

(507) 455-2995

Website

http://www.owatonnafoundation.org/

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