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.
