Donors do not give to the Okoboji Foundation. They give to the Iowa Great Lakes Area through the Okoboji Foundation. • The Foundation gives those who hold the Okobojis dear to their hearts and opportunity to leave a legacy. The "gift" is never spent. Only the earnings are used to benefit and enhance the quality of life in the Iowa Great Lakes Area.

Download the University of Okoboji Foundation brochureSince 1988, the Foundation has grown its permanent, unrestricted endowment to more that $2.4 million. Unrestricted funds allow the Foundation to respond most readily to emergency situations or unanticipated needs. Donors leave decisions on the charitable uses of the fund to the overall membership of the Foundation.

Membership with the Okoboji Foundation is achieved upon making a contribution of $5,000 or more in a lump sum or a pledge over a period of time. Members are provided with an opportunity to give input on grant recipients and to vote on grant awards.

Donors may also chose to create customized donors' funds or to make planned & deferred gifts to the Foundation. Should you choose to make a deferred gift, please direct bequest and beneficiary designations to: Okoboji Foundation, a fund of the Minnesota Community Foundation.

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Okoboji Foundation • P.O. Box 593 • Okoboji, IA 51355
Phone 712.332.7177 • Fax 712.332.7714 • Email
ann@okobojifoundation.org