Resilient. Rural. Community.
Blandin Foundation is all about Minnesotans imagining, leading, and growing resourceful, inclusive communities.
Foundation News

Spot Us
Blandin Foundation stands with communities as they design and claim their futures. That’s thousands of partnerships in hundreds of communities over more than 75 years.
Latest News

Blandin Foundation Supports Long-Term Storm Recovery in Northern Minnesota with $100,000 Grant
August 4, 2025
Grant will help impacted residents navigate insurance deductibles, home repair assistance and mental health care through disaster case managers Summary: Blandin Foundation awarded a $100,000 grant to the Northwest Minnesota Foundation (NMF) to support long-term recovery in storm-impacted counties and the White Earth Nation following the June 21 derecho. The grant will help launch a…
GroundWork Blog

Preserving Buildings, Building Community
September 22, 2025
How the city of Calumet is turning one leaky roof into a perfect community gathering space. City halls, coffee shops, and public libraries are often beloved community gathering spaces in small towns. And on top of the obvious economic benefit of preserving buildings whenever possible instead of turning to new construction, these historic spaces are…
Blandin Foundation is located in the Grand Rapids area to which it has a perpetual and primary responsibility.