Staples Motley Area Community Foundation
IF/Staples Motley Area Community Foundation
​PO Box 101
​Staples, MN  56479
​smacf@ifound.org
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The Staples Motley Area Community Foundation, a component fund of the Initiative Foundation, serves as a philanthropic vehicle for accumulating and distributing financial resources to benefit our communities within the physical boundaries of Staples Motley School District.  The entire principal of the Staples Motley Community Foundation shall be held as a permanent endowment. The interest income shall be distributed in the Greater Staples Motley area to support local charitable endeavors.

Strengthing Youth and Families

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Foster family togetherness and involve youth in local decision-making.

Improving Community Appearance

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Increase community pride and visitor appeal through local beautification projects.

Increasing Community Involvement and Sense of Belonging

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Use the gifts and assets of local people to build on the strengths of our community.

The Initiative Foundation is a regional resource for grant making, community planning, business investments and donor services, located at 405 1st St. SE,  Little Falls, MN 56435.  By serving as a management resource and fiscal host, the Initiative Foundation advises the local board and maintains an endowment of donated dollars.  The financial returns on this investment are used for annual grant making.