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LEADERSHIP

The board and staff at the Community Foundation of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks & Region are passionate about improving quality of life across the communities of the middle and upper Red River Valley. We always seek to have our finger on the pulse of the region's most pressing issues.

Our leadership initiatives range from quickly raising and deploying relief funds, addressing immediate regional needs, and investing discretionary grant dollars to achieve positive community outcomes, with a focus on arts and culture, community and human services, environmental sustainability, and human rights.

Staff

The Community Foundation's day-to-day operations are guided by a dedicated team with expertise in philanthropy, finance, nonprofit management, and community development.
Becca Baumbach Executive Director Community Foundation of Grand Forks East Grand Forks & Region
Becca Baumbach
President & CEO
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Amelia Indvik Community Foundation of Grand Forks East Grand Forks & Region
Amelia Indvik
Director of Operations
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Emberly Lietz Community Foundation of Grand Forks East Grand Forks & Region
Emberly Lietz
Development Director
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2025 Board of Directors

Members of our Board of Directors bring a wealth of experience from personal and professional backgrounds. They contribute knowledge, support, and creativity to inspire our mission, enhance our practices, and magnify our impact.
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Sheila Bruhn, Chair
Community Volunteer
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Shawnda Schroeder, Vice Chair
University of North Dakota
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Jared Vigen, Secretary/Treasurer
Vigen Construction
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Aubrey Barney
Alerus
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Emily Contreras
Grand Forks Community Land Trust
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Kathy Fick
Community Volunteer
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Tom Ford
Grand Forks County
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Derek Holt
First Community Credit Union
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​Michael Juntunen
Olson, Juntunen & Cobb, Ltd.
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Meloney Linder
University of North Dakota
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Mary Loyland
Community Volunteer
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Mark Miller
HC Community Care Center & Food Pantry
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Julie Nelson
LISTEN Center
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Shawn Senescall
JLG Architects

Fund Partners

The Community Foundation utilizes regional investment services to amplify our community impact. We are committed to supporting both the nonprofits and the businesses that give back, right here at home. Our investments are pooled across 8 regional fund managers that adhere to our investment policies with oversight provided by the Community Foundation's Investment Committee and Board of Directors. The Foundation's assets are invested at the following institutions.
  • Alerus: Anna Larson
  • American Federal Bank: Patrick Stadum
  • Bremer Bank: Brice Welch
  • First State Bank: Brian Thompson
  • Frandsen Bank & Trust: Matt Peterson
  • ​Johnson Wealth Management: Derrick Johnson
  • Morgan Stanley: Chad DeTienne
  • US Bank: Mark Uhler

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Affiliations

The Community Foundation is a member of the following organizations:
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Connecting people who care with causes that matter in the Middle and Upper Red River Valley.

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620 DeMers Avenue
Grand Forks, ND 58201
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701-746-0668
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​Office Hours: Monday - Thursday, 10am - 4pm
Remote/Virtual Hours: Friday, 10am - 4pm
​Meetings by Appointment
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