The Anamoose Area Community Foundation was established in 2008 by a group of residents concerned about the lack of funding for local organizations. It provides a method of receiving donations and distributing grants to benefit projects or nonprofit organizations in the Anamoose area. AACF is affiliated with the North Dakota Community Foundation which is a nonprofit, tax exempt corporation under IRS code 501(c)3 and ND law. All contributions and bequests received by the AACF are placed into a permanent endowment fund. Earnings from the fund are used to support nonprofit projects or programs in the area. Each year the AACF hosts various projects in effort to increase the fund and the amount available for grants.

BOARD MEMBERS

Norma Martin, President Joe Weninger, Vice President Eileen McDermott

Rose Weninger Phyllis Peiler Pat Sieg

Testimonials by AACF board members
Norma Martin, President Being a member of the AACF gives me the opportunity to be a voice in helping choose what needs and improvements are most important for the majority of the citizens of our community, in addition to helping carry out ways to continually support our funding into the future. To be able to help have well-deserved projects become a reality for the betterment and future of our area is definitely a rewarding experience!	Rose and Joe Weninger Being active in the AACF is one way of giving back to our community.  Anamoose is a thriving community and we feel it is important to help keep it that way. The AACF will assist Anamoose in accomplishing future goals in the community by providing financial support through grant money that may not otherwise be available. As our fund grows, the “harvest” of our work will be more readily visible to the community. We care about our community; supporting an organization that will continue to give even after we are no longer living is gratifying.
Eileen McDermott I have always liked Anamoose and moved back here from Minot in 2016.  I grew up and graduate from High School here.  I also have family here.  So I consider Anamoose "My Home Town". It is a friendly, progressive community.  I have joined Ideal Homemakers Club, and in the winter a Bible study.  The Senior Citizens also have a great organization.  This year I joined the Anamoose Area Community Foundation Advisory Board.   We give out grant money to different projects.  Some are:  1. New and safer playground equipment for the school. 2. Upgrade at our city park restrooms and play ground equipment. 3. Tri-County meals for seniors 4. New sidewalk project 5. Equipment for rural fire protection 6. Flowers for Main Street These are just a few of the things that we do to improve our city.	Phyllis Peiler It is exciting to be able to give to a worthy cause for the betterment of the community.	Pat Sieg It feels good to be part of an organization that enables nonprofit groups to receive grants that further their goals for projects that help many in the community.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Mission Statement of the Anamoose Area Community Foundation is to improve the quality of life in our community through charitable giving and promoting philanthropy.

GRANTS

Grants are distributed annually. A total of $35,000 grant money has been distributed over the past six years.

Previous Years Grant Recipients Include:

Anamoose Civic Club - for Summer Youth Program
Anamoose Park Board - for Bldg. and Play ground Equip.
City of Anamoose – for street and sidewalk repair
Tri-County Senior Meals - for Anamoose Area Senior meals
Anamoose Fire District - towards the cost of Protective Gear, water tanker and new fire hall.
MainStreams - improvements in 1909 Historic Bank
Little Raiders Day Care - building fund
Anamoose Housing - building repairs

GRANT GUIDELINES

• Organizations must be recognized under IRS code 501(c)3 to qualify for a grant. Any organization with an official relationship to city or state government.
• Grants shall be awarded to organizations that serve the Anamoose, ND area.
• Grants will not be given to organizations requesting funds for day-to-day operations.
• Grants for multi-year requests (pledges) will not be made, however an organization may re-apply for a grant each year.
• Grants to religious organizations will be limited to those activities which are non-denominational and serve the entire community.
• Grants may be awarded annually at the discretion of the Advisory Committee.

In funding decisions the board will consider the following:

• Organization management and integrity
• Level of local involvement and support
• The number of people to be served
• The impact of the grant on the success of the project

GRANT APPLICATIONS

Grant applications are available on line at www.ndcf.net/anamoose or call Norma Martin at 701-465-3500.

FUND RAISING PROJECTS IN PAST YEARS

• Corn Feed
• Calendar and Cash Raffles
• Mailings to businesses, alumni and Anamoose citizens
• Silent Auction
• Pie Sales
• Auction
• Brochures
• Website

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AACF GRANTS AWARDED FOR THE YEAR 2023

A total of $10,840 in grants were awarded for the year 2023 by the Anamoose Area Community Foundation. The following grants were approved and distributed: $2,840 to the Tri-County Meal Services Nutrition Program; $2,500 to the Drake-Anamoose school for library improvements; $3,000 to the Anamoose City Park for swing sets; $2,000 to the Anamoose-Drake Elementary school for additional playground fencing, and $500 to McHenry Co. Law Enforcement to be applied to canine training expenses.

In the past 14 years, the Anamoose Area Community Foundation has awarded $107,524 in grants which have made a noticeable positive impact for the betterment of communities. The AACF is very grateful to all the donors for their generous support each year which makes these grants possible. Grants are awarded once a year. AACF is affiliated with the North Dakota Community Foundation, which is a nonprofit tax-exempt corporation under IRS code 501(c)(3) and North Dakota Law.

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THE AACF GRANTS AWARDED FOR THE YEAR 2022

A total of $10,585 in grants were awarded for the year 2022 by the Anamoose Area Community Foundation for the year 2022. The following grants were approved and distributed: $3,000 to the City of Anamoose for the mural on the exterior wall of the old post office project; $3,000 to the Tri-County Meal Services Nutrition Program; $2,000 to the City of Anamoose for artwork on windows of the old grocery store and Hoffert Building on Main Street project; $1,985.21 to the Anamoose City Park Board for updates to the bathrooms in the city park; and $600 to City of Anamoose for main street flowers.

The Anamoose Area Community Foundation was establised in 2008 and was created to be a resource to support local community non-profit initiatives which provide a higher quality of life in the Anamoose area. The AACF is very grateful to all the donors for their generous support each year which makes these grants possible. Grants are awarded once a year. AACF is affiliated with the North Dakota Community Foundation, which is a nonprofit tax-exempt corporation under IRS code 501(c)(3) and North Dakota Law. Since being organized in 2008, AACF has awarded 65 grants to non-profit organizations totaling over $95,000 which have made a noticeable impact for the betterment of the communities.

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THE AACF GRANTS AWARDED FOR THE YEAR 2021

A total of $9,613.80 in grants were awarded by the Anamoose Area Community Foundation for the year 2021 at the Anamoose Senior Center.  The following grants were approved and distributed: $2,850 to the Anamoose Rural Fire Protection district for SIRN radio replacement project; $2,263.80 to the Anamoose Senior Center for sidewalk repair; $2,000 to Anamoose Housing for hallway carpet; $1,500 to the Tri-County Meal Services Nutrition Program; $500 to City of Anamoose for main street flowers; and $500 to Harvey’s Centennial Park Kiwanis Playground Extension Project.
The Anamoose Area Community Foundation was established in 2008 and provides a method of receiving donations to benefit nonprofit projects and programs in the Anamoose area. The AACF thank the surrounding area communities for their generous support each year which make these grants possible. The Foundation is affiliated with the North Dakota Community Foundation, which is a nonprofit tax-exempt corporation under IRS code 501(c)(3) and North Dakota Law. Since being organized in 2008, AACF has awarded 60 grants to several non-profit organizations totaling over $85,000 which have made a noticeable impact for the betterment of the communities.

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THE AACF GRANTS AWARDED FOR THE YEAR 2020

A total of $9,200 in grants were awarded by the Anamoose Area Community Foundation for the year 2020. Due to the pandemic, the grants were awarded to the non-profit organizations at the individual locations the grants were applied for. The following grants were approved and distributed:

• $500 - Anamoose Ball Park Concession Stand
• $4,400 - Anamoose Housing Cabinets Replacement Project
• $500 - Anamoose Main Street Flowers
• $2,300 - Anamoose School Water Fountains
• $1,500 - Tri-County Meal Services Nutrition Program

The Anamoose Area Community Foundation was established in 2008 and provides a method of receiving donations to benefit nonprofit projects and programs in the Anamoose area. The Foundation is affiliated with the North Dakota Community Foundation, which is a nonprofit tax-exempt corporation under IRS code 501(c)(3) and North Dakota Law.

Since being organized in 2008, the Anamoose Area Community Foundation has awarded 54 grants for a grand total of $76,178. The AACF thank the surrounding community for their generous support each year which make these grants possible.

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THE 2019 ANAMOOSE AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANTS AWARDED - article submitted by Rose Weninger

Steve Heim (right) accepting a grant from Joe Weninger (vice president AACF)

On Sunday, December 1st the Anamoose Area Community Foundation's Vice President Joseph Weninger awarded six grants to area non-profit organizations at the Anamoose Senior Citizens Center. The following grants were approved for the year 2019 by the AACF committee totaling $8,560:

• $2,000 - Anamoose School Playground Upgrades
• $1,500 - Anamoose Ball Park Concession Stand
• $1,500 - Tri-County Meal Services Nutrition Program
• 1,500 - Anamoose Main Street Sidewalks
• $560 - Anamoose Main Street Flowerpots
• $500 - McHenry Co. Historical Society Cement & Floor Heating

The Anamoose Area Community Foundation was established in 2008 and provides a method of receiving donations to benefit nonprofit projects and programs in the Anamoose area. The Foundation is affiliated with the North Dakota Community Foundation, which is a nonprofit tax-exempt corporation under IRS code 501(c)(3) and North Dakota Law.

Theresa Hoke accepting a grant on behalf of the Park Board.	Joe Weninger giving a grant to Bill Goodwin on behalf of Meals on Wheels.	Joe Weninger giving a grant to Laurel Schnase for the Main Street project.

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ANAMOOSE AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION RAFFLE WINNERS - article submitted by Rose Weninger

Doug Rademacher accepting his winnings.

Doug Rademacher of Anamoose had a smile on his face when his name was drawn for the grand prize of $550.00 in this year’s AACF cash raffle drawing.  His wife Kathy purchased the ticket for him so hopefully he will share the money with her.
Only 500 tickets were available and there were twenty chances to win. All winnings were for cash with half the money collected in ticket sales being awarded in prize money.  Tickets were sold out two weeks before the December 1st drawing. 
Raffle winners are as listed:

Anamoose winners:  Doug Rademacher - $550; Pete Engen - $100; Lowell Dusek - $50; and Tory Martin - $50.
Harvey winners:  Bill Ongstad - $250; Mike Zwicker - $250; Nathan Keller - $200; Donna Marthe - $100; Larry Grossman - $50; Marlene Hoffart - $50; Julie Schaan - $50; and Chad Ziegler - $50.
Other area winners:  Miriam Smette, Towner - $150; Dean Beaudrie, Velva - $50; Diane Kwasigroch, Balfour - $100; Larry Zeeb, Goodrich - $50; and Cole Johnson, Minot - $50.
Out of state winners: Danielle Marie Deyarmond, Ventura CA - $100; Mark Ripplinger, Camarillo CA - $150; and Don Martin, Bemidji MN - $100.

Congratulations to all winners and thanks to everyone who have been supportive in helping AACF achieve reaching their annual fund-raising goal of $10,000. Since its origin in 2008, AACF has awarded over $66,000 to local non-profit projects.

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Norma getting money from Dave Voeller

ANAMOOSE AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DONATIONS

Ottertail Power Co.
Terpening Construction, Maddock
Nelson Funeral Home, Fessenden-Drake
HAVIT Services, Harvey
NDTC, Devils Lake
Doc's Lodge, Anamoose
First State Bank of Harvey, Anamoose-Harvey
United Community Bank, Drake
Warehouse Grocery, Harvey
Hertz Funeral Home, Harvey

The Anamoose Area Community Foundation would like to thank the above mentioned businesses for not only serving the needs of our community, but also for donating to the Anamoose Area Community Foundation endowment fund;  Many individual donors also contributed to the fund. 

All these donations help make it possible to grant funds for our area Fire Dept..,the Anamoose Park for equipment, the Tri-County Meal program for seniors, our Early Explorers HeadStart and Raiders Daycare programs, local Anamoose 8-plex apartmen building and grounds, as well as general city beautification with the restoration of old buildings and city sidewalks. 

2018 marked our 10th anniversary and in the past 10 years we have awarded more than $58,000.00 in grants.  

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2018 GRANTS GIVEN OUT

The Anamoose Area Community Foundation is ten years old. They celebrated by holding a free breakfast at the Anamoose Senior Center on Sunday, October 7th.

Committee Members: Joe Weninger, Rose Weninger, Phyllis Peiler, Norma Martin and Pat Sieg	The committee members served baked French toast, ham and donuts.

Four grants were given out at the breakfast:

• Early Explorers- $1,532 for classroom supplies.
• Anamoose Fire Dept. Protection District-$2000 for a new truck
• Tri-County Senior Meals $1500 for senior meals in the Anamoose area.
• Anamoose Senior Housing-$3100 for repair of sidewalks and parking.

Cindy Heintz accepting grant for Tri-County Senior Meals	Linda Dusek accepting grant for Anamoose Senior Housing	Lori Berndt accepting Early Explores grant from Joe Weninger	Mike Rudnick accepting grant for Anamoose Fire Protection District

$58,000 has been given out since AACF was organized in 2008.  A total of 43 grants have been given out. 

Grants have been given out to:

• 19% Anamoose Park Board
• 16% Anamoose Fire Protection District
• 15% Tri-County Meals and Services
• 13% Main Streams
• 12% Anamoose Housing Corporation
• 8% City of Anamoose
• 17% All others

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AGRICULTURAL PARTNERS: HOME GROWN SUPPORT

Please consider gifting a portion of your harvest this year to the Anamoose Area Community Foundation. It's an easy way to support our area's permanent fund without having to open your checkbook. Plus, you don't have to claim the income from the sale and you can still deduct the cost of production for whatever you donate!

Simply fill out a donation card (available at some of the local elevators) or download it from our website and give it to your broker, co-op, or elevator. They will take care of the rest and you will haev made a difference, forever, in our community.

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2017 GRANT AWARDS

On Sunday, August 6th the Anamoose Area Community Foundation's President Norma Martin awarded five grants to Anamoose organizations at the Anamoose Senior Sunday Brunch. These grants were approved by the AACF committee.

$2500- Anamoose Housing Corporation for sidewalks
$1500-Anamoose Fire Protection District for new equipment-truck
$1500-Senior Meals & Services for Anamoose Senior Meal Nutrition program
$1200-Anamoose Park Board to purchase park benches.
$1000-Anamoose/Drake Girl's Softball program 

Beth Bruner remarked that the girl's softball team has only lost 1 out of 11 games this year.

Beth Bruner and son.	Bill Goodwin on behalf of the fire department.	Cindy Heintz, Tri-County Executive Director

Linda Dusek, Anamoose Housing Director	Theresa Hoke, member of the Anamoose Park Board

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FIFTH AACF CASH RAFFLE

The Anamoose Area Community Foundation had their 5th cash raffle with the drawing at the Anamoose Senior Center Brunch on December 4th, 2016. Winners were from many communities, even from as far as Cheney, WA. Towner tied Anamoose for the most winners from a community.

The Harvey Eagles sold raffle tickets. When Norma Martin stopped to check on the sales, there were three tickets left. Brandt Jenner, manager, bought one ticket and Elaine Miller, employee, bought one. They shook dice for the third ticket and Elaine ended up paying for it. When they won $100 Elaine shared it with Brandt.

Joe and Rose Weninger sold 23 of the 50 books of tickets sold. They have sold the most tickets every year.

Pictured are Elaine Miller; Alyce Heer, AACF President; and Brandt Jenner.

The following are the winners:

1. $550 Dixie Friesen, Riverdale
2. $250 Al Hausken, Anamoose
3. $100 Bobby Martin, Martin
4. $50 Phyllis Peiler, Anamoose
5. $150 Warren Zakopyko, Balfour
6. $50 June Burgard, Towner
7. $100 Woody's Repair, Harvey
8. $100 Helen Lehmann, Towner
9. $50 Brenda Reimche, Martin
10. $100 Brandt Jenner & Elaine Miller
11. $250 Tyler Macfi, Cheney, WA
12. $50 Brad Lageson, Anamoose
13. $100 Joel Doubek, Anamoose
14. $50 Darlene Carpenter, Granville
15. $50 Tina Berndt, Towner
16. $200 Ronda Carpenter, Towner
17. $50 Ann Balk, Sawyer
18. $150 Doris Johnson, Rapid City, SD
19. $50 David Luiska, Wing
20. $50 Marjorie Kleinsasser, Fessenden  

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GRANTS GIVEN OUT AT CORN FEED

The 6^th annual Corn Feed fund raiser was held on August 17^th at the Anamoose Senior Center. Many people enjoyed the corn, grilled hamburgers, hot dogs, beans, watermelon, & ice cream with toppings. Pies & caramel rolls were also sold. 

$7000 in grant funds was given out to 5 non-profit organizations. They are:

1. $1500 City of Anamoose-replacing downtown sidewalks
   
2. $1500 MainStreams-repair & replace electrical wiring in Anamoose Historical Bank
   
3. $1500 Park Board-new playground equipment
   
4. $1500 Anamoose Housing Corporation-new central smoke & fire alarm system
   
5. $1000 Tri-County Senior Meals & Services-subsidize shortage of program income

Alyce Heer accepting MainStreams grant from Rose Weninger	Kim Meckle, Anamoose Park Board, accepting grant from Alyce Heer	Maurie Becker accepting grant for Anamoose Housing from Shirley Nitz	Bill Goodwin accepting Tri-County grant from Phyllis Zimmerman

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ANAMOOSE AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ANNOUNCE RAFFLE WINNERS

Just in time for Christmas, Dennis Dockter of Harvey and Bonnie Dockter of Anamoose received an early “Christmas bonus” as two of the winners of the Anamoose Area Community Foundation Cash Raffle. Only 500 tickets were sold and $2500 was distributed amongst 20 lucky winners. The drawings took place on December 1st at the monthly Anamoose Senior Citizens breakfast.

Dennis Dockter of Harvey was the top winner of $550. Dennis retired last year after teaching & coaching for 36 years at Harvey. He was Athletic Director for the last 12 years. He is presently a substitute bus driver.

Bonnie Dockter from Anamoose won $250. Bonnie has worked at HAV-IT in Harvey for more than 25 years. She is the first woman to serve on the Anamoose City Board.

The other 18 winners were: Karen Weninger, West Fargo-$250; Sandy Skager, Deering-$200; Adam Hinrichs, Harvey-$150; Gladys Hager, Harvey-$150; Dennis Zimmerman, Anamoose-$100; Chris Becker, Anamoose-$100, Deb Hauser, Martin-$100; Stephanie Lauringer, Fessenden-$100; Ardell Stafford, Harvey-$100; Al Sherlock, Drake-$50; Carol Blake, Wales-$50; Laurie Straatmeyer, Harvey-$50; Pat Paulus, Drake-$50; Carol Weninger, Harvey-$50; Steve Vetter, Harvey-$50; Mike Rudnick, Anamoose-$50; Evie Snyder, Mandan-$50; Mark Dietrick, Connoquenesing, Penn.-$50.

The Anamoose Are Community Foundation would like to thank everyone who supported the Cash Raffle project and all other projects they have hosted since their origin in 2008. Over the past 5 years, AACF has distributed over $20,000 in grant money to area non profit projects. In the year 2013 this included $3000 to the Anamoose Park Board to support the expense of new playground equipment, $2000 to the Anamoose District Fire Department to support the purchase of new equipment, and $1000 to MainStreams LLC to support the renovation of the historic bank on main street Anamoose.

Bonnie Dockter was presented with a check for $250 from Joe Weninger, AACF Vice President	Dennis Dockter (left) receives $550 check from Joe Weninger, AACF Vice President

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Bob Schell, Midcontinent, presenting check to Alyce Heer, AACF president, & Rose Weninger.

 

ANAMOOSE AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION RECEIVES $2000

The Anamoose Area Community Foundation received a check for $2000 from Midcontinent Foundation. This is a great help to reach our goal of $10,000 for 2013 so we can continue to fund non-profit organizations in the Anamoose area.

At present $10 chances are being sold in a cash raffle. On December 1^st $2500 will be given out in 20 prizes ranging from $50 to $550. 

 

 

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ANUAL CORN FEED DINNER

The Anamoose Area Community Foundation hosted their 5th annual Corn Feed Dinner on Sunday, August 25th. TJ Martin - Farmers Union Oil graciously donated all the corn for the event. A good attendance was once again entertained by old time accordion music presented by Francis Seefeld.

The AACF provides a method of receiving donations and distributing grants to benefit projects of nonprofit organizations in the Anamoose Area. Part of the program at this years Corn Feed, AACF awarded grants to the three applicants for the year 2013: $1000 to MainStreams LLC for electrical work to be done on the historic bank building; $1600 to the Anamoose Fire Department towards the cost of a water tanker; and $3000 to the Anamoose Park Board to be used towards the cost of new playground equipment.

Lorie Schmaltz - Anamoose Park Board president (left) accepts grant from Alyce Heer, AACF.	Brent Weninger - Anamoose Fire Department President	Main Streams president Bonnie Helm accepts a $1000 grant.

In addition to the Corn Feed, the AACF is conducting a Cash Raffle to raise money for grants that will be presented in 2014. Grant applications are collected once a year.

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ANAMOOSE AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (AACF) CASH RAFFLE WINNERS

David Gienger with his AACF winnings

David Gienger of Anamoose was very happy to learn that he was the $550 grand prize winner of the AACF cash raffle drawing held Sunday, December 2nd at the Anamoose Senior Citizens breakfast. David purchased his ticket just two days before the drawing from his neighbor Joe Weninger. Carol Danks of Harvey was just as pleased with her winnings of $150 for the ticket she purchased in October from co-worker Rose Weninger, one of the first tickets Rose sold.

Only 500 tickets were available and all 20 prizes were for cash. Other winners from Anamoose were: Curtis Hase - $50; Alyce Heer - $50; Lisa Ponzer - $250; Clarence Lemer winning from two separate tickets - $50 and $100; Matt Sieg - $50; and Rachel Spear - $50.

Carol Danks shown with her AACF check

Other winners from Harvey were: Sheila Jenson - $100; Walker Karapalnicki - $50; Darrell Kennedy - $150; Kris Nitz - $100; Bill Ongstad - $100; and Nancy Selzler - $50.

Additional winners were Rick Bowser of Butler, Pennsylvania - $200; J.D. Larson of Velva winning from two separate tickets - $100 and $50; Michelle Nelson of East Grand Forks - $250; and Corey Ziegler of Karlsruhe - $50.

The AACF has a goal each year of raising $10,000 which is matched dollar for dollar by the North Dakota Community Foundation. The cash raffle was just one of the projects AACF sponsored this year. AACF thanks all who have been supportive in helping to achieve reaching their goal. Each year grants are awarded to applicants who are non-profit organization from the Anamoose Area. AACF is just shy of reaching their goal for 2012. Donations can be mailed to P.O. Box 174 Anamoose ND.

 

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ANAMOOSE AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AWARDS GRANTS - Contact Alyce Heer, 465-3476

July 17, 2012, Anamoose, ND – The Anamoose Area Community Foundation is pleased to announce its 2012 grant recipients. A total of $4,916 was awarded to 4 local organizations:

Bill Goodwin accepts check for McHenry County Senior Meals & Services

Anamoose Fire Department (turnout gear protective clothing) $2,000
MainStreams LLC (roof repair on old bank) $2,000
Tri County Meals and Services (senior meals) $500
AACF (fundraising activities) $416

The Advisory Committee plans to hold two fundraising events in 2012, with the goal of raising a total of $10,000. Every dollar raised will be matched by the North Dakota Community Foundation (up to $10,000). All donations to the fund are pooled and invested, and a portion of the earnings are used to fund nonprofit projects in the Anamoose area.

A Corn Feed and Pie Sale will take place on Sunday, August 19 at the Anamoose Park from 11am to 1pm. The group will be serving corn on the cob, hamburgers, hot dogs, and beverage (free will offering). They Root beer floats, Moose Track ice cream cones/cups, and homemade pies, by the piece or whole pie, will also be sold separately.

Alyce Heer, AACF, presents check to Barb Helm, member of MainStreams LLC.

In August the Anamoose Area Community Foundation will be selling raffle tickets for $10 each for a CASH ONLY raffle. Only 500 tickets will be sold with cash prizes ranging from $50 to $550. Twenty winners will be drawn at 10:30 a.m. on December 2 nd at the Anamoose Senior Center Sunday Brunch.

About the Anamoose Area Community Foundation - Established in 2008 by a group of concerned residents, the Anamoose Area Community Foundation provides a method of receiving donations to benefit nonprofit projects and programs in the Anamoose area. The Foundation is affiliated with the North Dakota Community Foundation, which is a nonprofit tax-exempt corporation under IRS code 501(c)(3) and North Dakota Law. For more information, visit www.NDCF.net/Anamoose.

 

 

 

Anamoose Fire Dept. is a grant recipient.

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ANAMOOSE HISTORIC BANK RECEIVES $5000 GRANT

The North Dakota Community Foundation has awarded $5,000 to the Anamoose Historic Bank association. This grant will be used, along with other funds, to replace the roof on the bank built in 1909.

Making the award is Kevin J. Dvorak, Pres. and CEO of NDCF, to Phyllis Zimmerman on the left and Bonnie Helm on the right.

This award is one of only 38 chosen from a list of 139 applications to NDCF seeking its assistance this year.

The NDCF, founded in 1976, seeks to support the needs of ND educational, charitable, arts, scientific, and health areas.

The historic bank was purchased a year ago by a small group of Anamoose residents as an outgrowth of the planning for the Anamoose All-School Reunion which occurred this past summer.

“The impetus for purchasing the building was really so that we could paint the exterior trim in preparation for the All-School Reunion,” said Helm laughingly, chair of the Anamoose Historic Bank association (also known locally as the ‘Save The Bank’ group).

The mission of the association has expanded to include saving the beautiful historic building, making it a viable building for hosting community events, preventing another hole from appearing in the downtown (which would occur if it had to be torn down), and to becoming an exciting conduit for helping to revitalize the city’s Main Street.

The group states there is a great deal that must be done to the building before it will be completely renovated and available for community events. However, as Helm states for the group, “We continue to focus on the big picture and remain optimistic about the building’s future viability.”

On December 11 the association will be hosting its first community events, the Anamoose Holiday Tour of Homes from 3-6pm, as well as a Holiday Bake Sale with Dessert & Beverage Bar also on December 11 from 2:30-7pm at 409 Main Street. For more information watch for the announcements in the Buyer’s Guide.

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A BEAUTIFUL DAY!

In spite of a forecast for rain, Sunday, August 28^th, turned out beautifully for the 3^rd annual Anamoose Area Community Foundation Corn Feed/Silent Auction. About 180 people came to eat corn, hamburgers, hot dogs, & bars; and bid on Silent Auction items and 21 people volunteered their time to pick corn, prepare hamburger patties, & work on Sunday, 

Francis Seefeld entertained the crowd with his accordion followed by Danelle & Heide Olson & daughters singing some musical selections. 

There were 59 donated articles on the Silent Auction. They ranged from large items such as one ton of anhydrous, an 80 acre fall application of anhydrous & exercise equipment, to smaller items such as toys, pictures, purse, many cash certificates, etc. 

Buck at the donation table with the silent auction being held behind him.	Crowd at the corn feed.

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AACF Brochure

Read more about the Anamoose Area Community Foundation by reading our brochure. Click here to view a copy.

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2011 GRANTS AWARDED

The Anamoose Area Community Foundation gave out $3,414 in grant money for 2011. $10,034 was raised in 2010 and this was matched dollar-for-dollar up to $10,000 by the North Dakota Community Foundation. 

The remaining money will be used for fund raising and for a corn feed Sunday, August 21^st. 

Pictured are recipients of the grants:

Joe and Rose Weninger presenting a check for $1400 to Mike Rudnick, mayor, for curb and sidewalk repair.	Bill Goodwin (left), member of Tri-County Senior Meals & Services, receiving a check for $500 to provide meals for Anamoose Seniors.	Brent Weninger, fire chief, accepting a $2000 check  from Shirley Nitz for the fire-hall.

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ANAMOOSE AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Our Anamoose Area Community Foundation (AACF)was started in 2008 by a group of residents concerned about a lack of funding for local organizations. The AACF provides a method of receiving funds/donations to benefit projects or non-profit organizations in the Anamoose area. We are associated with the North Dakota Community Foundation (NDCF), which is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation under IRS code 501(c)3 & ND state law.

Our mission is to improve the quality of life in our community through charitable giving & promoting philanthropy. 

The guidelines for grants are: 

• Organizations must be recognized under IRS code 501(c)3 to qualify for a grant. Any organization with an official relationship to city or state government (school, park district, nursing home, etc) would also qualify. 
• Grants shall be awarded to organizations that serve the Anamoose, ND area.
• Grants for multi-year requests (pledges) will not be made, however an organization may re-apply for a grant each year.  Organizations may qualify for one grant per year.
• Grants to religious organizations will be limited to those activities which are non-denominational and serve the entire community. 
• Grants may be awarded annually at the discretion of the Advisory Committee. 

In funding decisions, the board will consider the following:

• Organizational management and integrity
• Level of local involvement and support
• The number of people to be served.
• The impact of the grant on the success of the project.

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BUILDING THE ANAMOOSE AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION