FOR OUR COMMUNITIES, FOR GOOD. Partnerships with Principle In 1995 a group of forward-thinking residents imagined a way for themselves and others to leave a legacy in the St. Croix Valley for future generations. The St. Croix Valley Foundation was the outcome, providing a reliable means for people who care about this beautiful region to contribute to its long-term welfare and livability. Today our stewardship includes a collective $40 million in funds, including the assets of our 10 local affiliate foundations and their donors. Since 1995, some $15 million in grants has supported an array of initiatives, programs and nonprofits in our communities. That’s the strength in working together. We carefully manage the financial gifts of individuals, businesses, families, and private foundations according to those donors’ wishes to support local communities and regional interests. Grants from the SCVF and affiliates typically support the arts, health, spiritual, environmental, civic, educational and human service causes in our six-county service region, including Burnett, Pierce, Polk and St. Croix in Wisconsin and Chisago and Washington in Minnesota. Our mission is to advance the quality of life in the St. Croix Valley by: Encouraging charitable giving in the Valley—building permanent funds that will provide resources for the needs of today and tomorrow. Connecting people and programs—bringing together people’s charitable interests and the funding needs of programs and organizations. Facilitating progressive approaches—forming partnerships and providing servant leadership through programs that enhance the quality of life in our region’s distinct communities.