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Founders Fund Testimonials


Welcome Daryl & Janet Bauer to the Founders Society
Daryl & Janet Bauer Here is why Daryl and Janet decided to join the Founders Society: "We became members of the Faribault Foundation...


Met-Con Companies joins the Founders Society
The Faribault Foundation extends gratitude to Met-Con for their donation to the Founders Society. Here is a message from Met-Con: Met-Con...


Cate & Steve support the Founders Fund
Cate Grinney and Steve Hunter have joined the Founders Society with a donaton to the Founders Fund. Generous continue to support the...


Founders Society welcomes Dr. Robert & Mickey Speckhals
The Founders Society was formed in 2023 to honor exceptional lifetime contributions by Faribault’s most generous philanthropists, whose...


Dick & Lynn Cook join the Founders Society
Dick and Lynn Cook are known for their community involvement. They recently joined the ever growing group of people who support the...


Carlander Family Honors Founders Fund
Matt Carlander, Kim Carlander Koepke, & John Carlander "Our family has been involved with the Faribault Foundation since its inception in...


Jeff Jandro in the Founders Society
Jeff Jandro Jeff got involved in the Faribault Foundation in early 2023. He has been an enthusiastic supporter of the mission ever since....


Reinsbachs help lift all boats!
“While Kyra and I don’t live in Faribault, we part own a business there. Our business helps support us and our many wonderful employees....


Schraders support the Foundation
Sarah and Marv Schrader Sara and Marv Schrader decided to support the Faribault Foundation as members of the Founders Society, because...


Rick & Cindi Putrah - Founders Society Members
The Founders Society was established in 2023 to recognize extraordinary lifetime giving by Faribault’s most generous philanthropists...


David & Sharon Geyer join the Founders society
In memory of Sharon Geyer, her husband David has joined the Founders Society giving a hand up to the Faribault Foundation. Sharon, in...

Generations believe in Faribault
Met-Con Companies and the McDonough Family have become part of the Founders Society of the Faribault Foundation. " My ...

Anonymous Giving
The Hand Up Campaign has received a number of gifts from donors who choose to remain anonymous. We asked one such generous donor to share...


Drs. David and Sarah Beckmann - a personal message
When Drs. David and Sarah Beckmann joined the Founders Society they shared this personal message and allowed us to share it with all of...

Mary & Mike Richie are in the Founders Society.
Mary & Mike Richie were among the first members of the Founders Society. Their early gift to the Hand Up Campaign allowed the Foundation...

Huberts are part of the Founders Society
Ken & Vicky Hubert have joined the Founders Society. The Founders Society was established in 2023 to recognize extraordinary lifetime...


Markmans give from the heart!
Todd and Lori Jo Markman are generous people. They give of their time, and expertise and they support many local causes. Todd was among...

Bruce & Bonnie Gustafson give back
The Faribault Foundation is pleased to welcome Dr. Bruce and Bonnie Gustafson to the Founders Society. The Founders Society members give...

Gary & Terri Kindseth join Founders
Gary & Terri Kindseth have become part of the Faribault Foundation Founders Society. Their gift to the Hand Up campaign will help the...

George says - you can leave a legacy
Never one to rest on past accomplishments, 94 year old George Wickstrom Jr. has become part of the Founders Society by making a donation...

Grant & Lisa Wilson Family join the Founders
Grant Wilson and Dr. Lisa Humfeld-Wilson have joined the Founders Society as part of the Hand Up Campaign. The Founder’s Society was...

.....we need to give!
Pat Rice became a member of the Founders Society with her recent contribution to the Faribault Foundation Hand Up Campaign. Pat served...


The Harry and LaNaya Brown family has joined the Founders Society.
The family of Harry and LaNaya Brown have joined the philanthropists of the Founders Society. Their gift will help stabilize the...

Kangas Family
Ken and Patty Kangas have joined the growing number of local people in the Founders Society of the Faribault Foundation. The Founders...


Wolff Family - caring for the community
Caring for a growing family and caring for the community are important roles for Chad and Courtney Wolff. The Wolff Family has...

Dick Huston joins the Hand Up Campaign
Dr. Richard Huston became part of the Hand Up campaign with a $50,000.00 donation. His generous gift will be split between supporting...

Hand Up Campaign Support
Patricia Gustafson has been on the Faribault Foundation Board since its inception. She is participating in the current Hand Up Campaign....

Tareen Dermatology offers Hand Up
Tareen Dermatology has become part of the Founders Society, by giving a hand up to the Faribault Foundation. This gift becomes part of...


Providing a Hand Up
The State Bank of Faribault is part of the Founders Society of the Faribault Foundation. The Founders Society is an elite groups of...


Founders Society Members
The Kohl Family has joined the Founders Society in support of the Faribault Foundation. Founder’s Society members have made thoughtful...
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