West Central Initiative
Fergus Falls, Minnesota · EIN 363453471 · Private foundation
West Central Initiative is a private foundation based in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2021) reports $6.0M in grants paid and $88.1M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 931 individual grants from this funder — $23.1M awarded across 2019–2025 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What West Central Initiative funds
West Central Initiative's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, early childhood education, education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families, indigenous, low-income communities, rural communities, older adults.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Pelican Rapids POOL CONSTRUCTION | Pelican Rapids, MN | $1.5M | 2024 |
| Detroit Lakes Public Library Foundation FURNITURE; GENERAL SUPPORT | Detroit Lakes, MN | $752K | 2024 |
| Pope County Historical Society GENERAL SUPPORT | Glenwood, MN | $500K | 2021 |
How to apply for funding from West Central Initiative
West Central Initiative's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at wcif.org.
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Frequently asked questions about West Central Initiative
- Does West Central Initiative accept grant applications?
- West Central Initiative's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does West Central Initiative fund?
- West Central Initiative's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include City of Pelican Rapids, Detroit Lakes Public Library Foundation, Pope County Historical Society. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does West Central Initiative give in grants?
- West Central Initiative reported $6.0M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $23.1M over 931 grants.
- Where is West Central Initiative located?
- West Central Initiative is based in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 363453471.
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