Affinity Plus Foundation.
People Helping People.
The Affinity Plus Foundation engages, educates and empowers people, helping them unlock opportunities and better their lives.
Learn more about the Affinity Plus Foundation
What We Do
Pathways to Careers & College
Providing access to teachers, students, and the workforce to build skills and knowledge.
Building Inclusive Communities
Partnering with organizations that build toward a future where everyone can thrive.
Providing Basic Needs
Ensuring people are not going hungry and struggling with basic essentials so they can focus on their goals.
Supporting Entrepreneurs
Giving local people the support they need to start and sustain their businesses.
Become a Friend of the Foundation
Friends of the Foundation support the Affinity Plus Foundation through small, monthly donations from an Affinity Plus account. Log into online banking to get started.
Statewide Impact
We provide direct support to communities across Minnesota through scholarship and grant programs. Select a city to learn more about the local impact of your giving since 2021. Or see the full list of scholarship winners and grant recipients.
Grants
| Firefighters for Healing | $21,000 |
| Foundation for Essential Needs | $15,000 |
| Junior Achievement North | $18,000 |
| Minnesota Tech for Success | $57,000 |
Grants
| Firefighters for Healing | $21,000 |
| Foundation for Essential Needs | $15,000 |
| Junior Achievement North | $18,000 |
| Minnesota Tech for Success | $57,000 |
Scholarships
| Anna Joy | $3,000 |
Scholarships
| Grace Lauderbaugh | $3,000 |
Grants
| Bemidji Senior Center | $5,000 |
| BIO Girls Bemidji | $1,000 |
| Lincoln Elementary | $5,000 |
| United Way of Bemidji | $5,000 |
Scholarships
| Alena Rehberger | $3,000 |
Grants
| Central Lakes College Food Pantry | $5,000 |
Scholarships
| Abigail Scott | $3,000 |
Grants
| Cambridge Senior Activity Center | $2,000 |
| Isanti County Beyond the Yellow Ribbon | $5,000 |
Scholarships
| Lorraine Wongbi | $3,000 |
Grants
| Cars for Neighbors | $15,000 |
| Magnus Veteran's Foundation | $5,000 |
Scholarships
| Brita Larsen | $3,000 |
| Erin Massmann | $3,000 |
| Garner Moffat | $3,000 |
| Merlea Mrozik | $3,000 |
Grants
| Community Action Duluth | $5,000 |
| Life House | $5,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services - Duluth | $5,000 |
| Myers Wilkens Elementary | $2,000 |
Scholarships
| Rachel Larson | $3,000 |
Grants
| 360 Communities | $5,000 |
| Rise | $5,000 |
Scholarships
| Gabrielle Yetzer | $3,000 |
Grants
| Community Action Center of Northfield | $5,000 |
| Community Café | $5,000 |
Scholarships
| Shannon Kill | $3,000 |
Scholarships
| Julia Hanson | $3,000 |
Grants
| Great Tails Animal Rescue | $5,000 |
Scholarships
| Mary Beth Collins | $3,000 |
Grants
| United Hereos League | $5,000 |
Scholarships
| Sabina Berg | $3,000 |
Grants
| Lakeville Miracle League | $5,000 |
| Majestic Hills Ranch | $5,000 |
Scholarships
| Morgan Anderson | $3,000 |
| Thomas Braswell | $3,000 |
Grants
| Arts Center of Saint Peter | $5,000 |
| Feeding Our Communities Partners | $5,000 |
Scholarships
| Lindsay Bacher | $3,000 |
| KC (Kai) Pavus | $3,000 |
| Ruby Wesley | $3,000 |
| Roman Zych | $3,000 |
Grants
| Aurora/St. Anthony Neighborhood Development Corp. | $5,000 |
| Build Wealth MN | $15,000 |
| Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center | $5,000 |
| Cookie Cart | $5,000 |
Scholarships
| Samuel Birkholz | $3,000 |
| Lotanna Precious Umunna | $3,000 |
Grants
| Boys & Girls Club of Red River Valley | $5,000 |
| Enrichment Operation | $5,000 |
| Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership | $15,000 |
Scholarships
| Alicia Cerney | $3,000 |
Grants
| Brooklyn Center High School | $5,000 |
| Community Emergency Assistance Program | $5,000 |
| Maple Grove Middle School | $5,000 |
Scholarships
| Ella Hanson | $3,000 |
Grants
| Boys and Girls Club of Rochester | $5,000 |
| Jefferson Elementary PTSA | $15,000 |
| Project Legacy | $5,000 |
| Rochester Community and Technical College Foundation | $500 |
| Ski Dox | $5,000 |
| The Landing MN Inc. | $5,000 |
| Three Rivers Community Action | $5,000 |
Scholarships
| Andrew Halverson | $3,000 |
| Rita Rai | $3,000 |
| Alia Tang | $3,000 |
Grants
| Every Meal | $5,000 |
Scholarships
| Joel Adeyemo | $3,000 |
| Tilak Bhatta | $3,000 |
| Gladys Owusu | $3,000 |
Grants
| Greater St. Cloud Public Safety Foundation | $5,000 |
| Sartell Middle School | $5,000 |
| United Way of Central MN | $5,000 |
Scholarships
| Clare Gallahue | $3,000 |
Grants
| Battle Creek Elementary | $2,000 |
| Comuindades Latinas Unidades En Servicios (CLUES) | $5,000 |
| Face to Face | $5,000 |
| Foster Advocates | $5,000 |
| Genesys Works - Twin Cities | $5,000 |
Scholarships
| Ross Herber | $3,000 |
| Alissa Teigland | $3,000 |
Grants
| Let's Erase the Stigma | $400 |
| Winona Community Foundation | $2,000 |
Together we can make a difference
Know a deserving student interested in a higher-education scholarship? Or a nonprofit who could benefit from a financial grant? Encourage them to learn more about our giving programs.
