Thanks donors-we couldn't do it without you! We started raising funds in 2020 and now the Windom Area Foundation has built solid momentum. We now have 312 donors (goal 500 donors) and our endowment balance has reached $369,763 (goal $500,000). Below are those who have helped make a difference. We cannot thank you enough for your support! Remember, we accept tax deductible gifts year around. For information about the Foundation, go to: www.windomareafoundation.com - UPDATED LIST OF WINDOM AREA FOUNDATION DONORS- Don and Esther Kalash Doyle and Deb Mattson Dr. Gary Nelson Eldon Moon We are forever grateful for the 'in memory' donations from the friends and family of loved ones. A complete list of all 'in memory' donations can be found on our website: BRONZE: $100-$999 Aimee Kruse-Sayavong Al and Lynn Peterson Allen Peterson www.windomareafoundation.com American Lutheran Church Youth Anne Foley and Daniel Benz Arland and Deborah Polzin Arleen and Vay Rodman Bartosh Family Beulah Tschetter Bob and Char Varilek Bob and Laura Williams Borsgard Construction LLC Bruce and Linda Kintzi Bruce and Lori Aamot Bruce Krause Burdell and Marlys Symens Carol Arndt Carol Hartman Cathie Veenker Charlene Carlson Family Cindy Clark Cindy Walen Clarence and Carol Hovdet Clifford P. Ling, U.S. Navy, James L. Ling, U.S. Army, Steven A. Ling, U.S. Navy, Anthony D. Ling, U.S. Air Force, Allan R. Ling, U.S. Air Force Costello, Carlson & Butzon, LLP Cottonwood County Highway Department Dale and LeeAnn Erickson Dave and Beatty Muller David and Donna Sippel Dean and Elizabeth Johnson Don and Jean Hoppe Donna, Makayla and Michael Marcy Doug and Julie Anderson Doug and Priscilla Jacobson Drew Hage Duane and Barbara Pingeon Ed Tasler Family Evelyn Robinson Evonne Petersen Family and Friends Family of Jim Tucci Five Star Realty Frank J. Zaher Charitable Trust Gale and Patty Symens Gareth and Jane Holmen Gary and Margaret Kulseth Gary Grunewald and Tammy Holt Geof and Leann Johnson George and Carolyn Paulson Harold and Ede Bauer Hedman Chiropractic Center, LLC Hometown Sanitation Services, LLC James and Cheryl Englehorn James and Kathleen Glidden James and Marie Holt Jane Silker Janelle and Jerry Myers Jayd and Kim Soderholm Jens and Katherine Hansen Jerry and Barbara Torkelson Jim and Diane Vellema John and Jan Duscher John and Tami Anderson. John Folin Jon and Julie Diemer Jordan and Brittany Higley Justin Olson Karen Skarphol Kevin and Lynel Stevens Larry and Lori Diedrich LaVern and Carol Christianson LaVerne and Marilyn Sell Lee and Sandy Peterson Leo Bartosh Family Linda Carlson Lloyd Brand Loren Defries Luana Graf Margaret Juhnke Marian Torkelson Mark and Mary Ann Hensen Marlene Smith Marsha and David Miller Families Mary Kellen Mary Lou Walinga Michael and Jean Foley Michael and Kathy Jo McInnis Michael and Susan Curley Michael Jackson Michele Larson Mike and Suzanne LaMaack Muller Driving School Nancy Wepplo Nasby Family Properties LLC Odd Fellows Pam Gahler Patrick and Marcy Costello Paul and Jackie Turner ABOUT THE WINDOM AREA FOUNDATION: . We help improve the Windom area's quality of life-now and for future generations. WAF provides a simple, powerful approach to giving to your community-tax free! Grants go to critical projects created by Windom area non-profits. We have the ability to be the financial host of two projects at the same time. Pete and Carol Brand Pete Brand and Family Randy and LuAnn Kremmin Rex Potter Rick and Barb Nelson Rick and Julie Clerc Rick and Vicky Borsgard Robert Byers Rod Richter Roger McWilliams Rose Purrington Ruth Ann Determan Ruth Wohlfeil Ryan and Jennifer Elston Sandra and Jeffrey Lund Sandra Herder Sandy Anderson Sandy Lee Scott and Bridget Lyons Scott and Heidi Hill Smestad Family Solem Family Stanley Larson Steve Nasby Storden American Legion Post 391 Syverson Family Terry and Karen Fredin Therese Nelson Tim and Sharon Jenniges Todd and Kim Armstrong Tony Ling United Methodist Church Vern and Alice Huebert Victoria and Ronald Alm Wendell and Phyllis Woodcock Windom Area Health Windom Area Health Employees Windom Concert Association Windom Women of Today SILVER: $1,000-$2,499 Algonquin Power Services Aubrey Fillbrandt Bernie and Judy Woizeschke Brandon and Melissa Pletcher Brent and Holly Anderson Brian and Kris Woizeschke Bruce and Kay Gross Colonel Eric and Major Lori Ahlness Dave and Donna Fjeld Dave and Joni Fischenich David and Marilee Strom Dick and Becky Wiens Foundation is backed by Southwest Initiative Foundation, has 501(c)(3) status and serves 30 cities in the region. Board members: Tony Scott, chairman; Dave Fischenich, vice-chair; Justin Schmit, treasurer; Rahn Larson, secretary; Jon Diemer; Anne Foley; Mary Klosterbuer; Mike Nesseth; and Peggy Pfeffer. To make a tax-deductible gift, mail a check to: Windom Area Foundation, P.O. Box 351, Windom, MN 56101 First Floral & Shannon Lynn's Boutique Grace Severson Greg and Peggy Pfeffer Hanefeld Custom Builders, Inc. Higley Ford Howard and Rosalee Davis Ian and Tara Smith Jack Elness and Diane Duerksen Jackson Family Janelle Duerksen John and Cindy Reid John and Peggy Roll Joyce LeTourneau Juhl and Angela Erickson Justin and Ashley Schmit Kermit and Betty Twait Kiwanis Club of Windom Klay and Jennifer Walinga LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center Lance and Chris Jackson Larry and Deb Nesseth LaVonne Donahue Leading Edge Credit Union Leland and Marilyn Erickson Lions Club of Windom M. Gene Clark Margaret Keffeler Marilyn Wahl Matt and Emily Masters Matt Dane Michael and Karen Wojahn Michael and Linda Eisenmenger Michael and Miranda Nesseth Mike and Rhonda Miller Nancy Meyer Penelope Horkey POET Prudence Lodge #97 Rahn and Paula Larson Ray and Pat Elston Romelle Wojahn Ron and Tracey Schramel Ryan and Amy McNamara Southwest Hearing Technologies Inc. Steve and Brenda Muller Susan Ware Thomas and Marlys Christensen Thomas and Terry Tegels Tony and Teri Scott Vestas American Wind Technology Vestas Odell Windfarm (As of Feb. 12, 2025) Wanda Turner Wayne and Becki Wormstadt Windom Farm Service LLC GOLD: $2,500-$9,999 Alan and Linda Staples American Legion Post 206 - Windom Brent and Nicole Staples Bruce and Erin Toninato Children of Leonard and Florence Richter Dorothy Van Norman Dr. James Miller and Dr. Mary Olson Fortune Transportation Gary and Jody Vanderwerf GDF Enterprises, Inc. Glen and Denise Francis James and Coralee Krueger Jeff and Betty Fredin Jim Klassen John and Judy Holt Karen J. Kremmin Mary Klosterbuer Miller Sellner Nancy Michalski Nick and Judy Trotter Ralph Manwarren Charitable Trust Shirley Klosterbuer Terry and Kim Anderson. Trevor and Katie Slette United Prairie Bank Windom United Drive PLATINUM: $10,000-$29,999 Ag Builders Bill and Harriet Olson Citizen Publishing Company Marv and Margaret Grunig Robert and Helen Remick Charitable Foundation Trust Staples Oil Co., Inc. Tom White, Melissa MacPherson, Ashley Johnson, and Krystle Ella DIAMOND: $30,000 PLUS Bank Midwest Sanford Health Some donors wish to be anonymous. From 17 anonymous donations we have received $19,370. If you see errors, contact Rahn Larson (rahnl@windomnews.com). SEE OUR BOOTH AT THE WINDOM FARM & HOME SHOW WINDOM AREA FOUNDATION F "Connecting donors with causes-making the Windom area a great place to live, work and play." Or donate online at: www.windomareafoundation.com Thanks donors - we couldn't do it without you ! We started raising funds in 2020 and now the Windom Area Foundation has built solid momentum . We now have 312 donors ( goal 500 donors ) and our endowment balance has reached $ 369,763 ( goal $ 500,000 ) . Below are those who have helped make a difference . We cannot thank you enough for your support ! Remember , we accept tax deductible gifts year around . For information about the Foundation , go to : www.windomareafoundation.com - UPDATED LIST OF WINDOM AREA FOUNDATION DONORS- Don and Esther Kalash Doyle and Deb Mattson Dr. Gary Nelson Eldon Moon We are forever grateful for the ' in memory ' donations from the friends and family of loved ones . A complete list of all ' in memory ' donations can be found on our website : BRONZE : $ 100- $ 999 Aimee Kruse - Sayavong Al and Lynn Peterson Allen Peterson www.windomareafoundation.com American Lutheran Church Youth Anne Foley and Daniel Benz Arland and Deborah Polzin Arleen and Vay Rodman Bartosh Family Beulah Tschetter Bob and Char Varilek Bob and Laura Williams Borsgard Construction LLC Bruce and Linda Kintzi Bruce and Lori Aamot Bruce Krause Burdell and Marlys Symens Carol Arndt Carol Hartman Cathie Veenker Charlene Carlson Family Cindy Clark Cindy Walen Clarence and Carol Hovdet Clifford P. Ling , U.S. Navy , James L. Ling , U.S. Army , Steven A. Ling , U.S. Navy , Anthony D. Ling , U.S. Air Force , Allan R. Ling , U.S. Air Force Costello , Carlson & Butzon , LLP Cottonwood County Highway Department Dale and LeeAnn Erickson Dave and Beatty Muller David and Donna Sippel Dean and Elizabeth Johnson Don and Jean Hoppe Donna , Makayla and Michael Marcy Doug and Julie Anderson Doug and Priscilla Jacobson Drew Hage Duane and Barbara Pingeon Ed Tasler Family Evelyn Robinson Evonne Petersen Family and Friends Family of Jim Tucci Five Star Realty Frank J. Zaher Charitable Trust Gale and Patty Symens Gareth and Jane Holmen Gary and Margaret Kulseth Gary Grunewald and Tammy Holt Geof and Leann Johnson George and Carolyn Paulson Harold and Ede Bauer Hedman Chiropractic Center , LLC Hometown Sanitation Services , LLC James and Cheryl Englehorn James and Kathleen Glidden James and Marie Holt Jane Silker Janelle and Jerry Myers Jayd and Kim Soderholm Jens and Katherine Hansen Jerry and Barbara Torkelson Jim and Diane Vellema John and Jan Duscher John and Tami Anderson . John Folin Jon and Julie Diemer Jordan and Brittany Higley Justin Olson Karen Skarphol Kevin and Lynel Stevens Larry and Lori Diedrich LaVern and Carol Christianson LaVerne and Marilyn Sell Lee and Sandy Peterson Leo Bartosh Family Linda Carlson Lloyd Brand Loren Defries Luana Graf Margaret Juhnke Marian Torkelson Mark and Mary Ann Hensen Marlene Smith Marsha and David Miller Families Mary Kellen Mary Lou Walinga Michael and Jean Foley Michael and Kathy Jo McInnis Michael and Susan Curley Michael Jackson Michele Larson Mike and Suzanne LaMaack Muller Driving School Nancy Wepplo Nasby Family Properties LLC Odd Fellows Pam Gahler Patrick and Marcy Costello Paul and Jackie Turner ABOUT THE WINDOM AREA FOUNDATION : . We help improve the Windom area's quality of life - now and for future generations . WAF provides a simple , powerful approach to giving to your community - tax free ! Grants go to critical projects created by Windom area non - profits . We have the ability to be the financial host of two projects at the same time . Pete and Carol Brand Pete Brand and Family Randy and LuAnn Kremmin Rex Potter Rick and Barb Nelson Rick and Julie Clerc Rick and Vicky Borsgard Robert Byers Rod Richter Roger McWilliams Rose Purrington Ruth Ann Determan Ruth Wohlfeil Ryan and Jennifer Elston Sandra and Jeffrey Lund Sandra Herder Sandy Anderson Sandy Lee Scott and Bridget Lyons Scott and Heidi Hill Smestad Family Solem Family Stanley Larson Steve Nasby Storden American Legion Post 391 Syverson Family Terry and Karen Fredin Therese Nelson Tim and Sharon Jenniges Todd and Kim Armstrong Tony Ling United Methodist Church Vern and Alice Huebert Victoria and Ronald Alm Wendell and Phyllis Woodcock Windom Area Health Windom Area Health Employees Windom Concert Association Windom Women of Today SILVER : $ 1,000- $ 2,499 Algonquin Power Services Aubrey Fillbrandt Bernie and Judy Woizeschke Brandon and Melissa Pletcher Brent and Holly Anderson Brian and Kris Woizeschke Bruce and Kay Gross Colonel Eric and Major Lori Ahlness Dave and Donna Fjeld Dave and Joni Fischenich David and Marilee Strom Dick and Becky Wiens Foundation is backed by Southwest Initiative Foundation , has 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) status and serves 30 cities in the region . Board members : Tony Scott , chairman ; Dave Fischenich , vice - chair ; Justin Schmit , treasurer ; Rahn Larson , secretary ; Jon Diemer ; Anne Foley ; Mary Klosterbuer ; Mike Nesseth ; and Peggy Pfeffer . To make a tax - deductible gift , mail a check to : Windom Area Foundation , P.O. Box 351 , Windom , MN 56101 First Floral & Shannon Lynn's Boutique Grace Severson Greg and Peggy Pfeffer Hanefeld Custom Builders , Inc. Higley Ford Howard and Rosalee Davis Ian and Tara Smith Jack Elness and Diane Duerksen Jackson Family Janelle Duerksen John and Cindy Reid John and Peggy Roll Joyce LeTourneau Juhl and Angela Erickson Justin and Ashley Schmit Kermit and Betty Twait Kiwanis Club of Windom Klay and Jennifer Walinga LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center Lance and Chris Jackson Larry and Deb Nesseth LaVonne Donahue Leading Edge Credit Union Leland and Marilyn Erickson Lions Club of Windom M. Gene Clark Margaret Keffeler Marilyn Wahl Matt and Emily Masters Matt Dane Michael and Karen Wojahn Michael and Linda Eisenmenger Michael and Miranda Nesseth Mike and Rhonda Miller Nancy Meyer Penelope Horkey POET Prudence Lodge # 97 Rahn and Paula Larson Ray and Pat Elston Romelle Wojahn Ron and Tracey Schramel Ryan and Amy McNamara Southwest Hearing Technologies Inc. Steve and Brenda Muller Susan Ware Thomas and Marlys Christensen Thomas and Terry Tegels Tony and Teri Scott Vestas American Wind Technology Vestas Odell Windfarm ( As of Feb. 12 , 2025 ) Wanda Turner Wayne and Becki Wormstadt Windom Farm Service LLC GOLD : $ 2,500- $ 9,999 Alan and Linda Staples American Legion Post 206 - Windom Brent and Nicole Staples Bruce and Erin Toninato Children of Leonard and Florence Richter Dorothy Van Norman Dr. James Miller and Dr. Mary Olson Fortune Transportation Gary and Jody Vanderwerf GDF Enterprises , Inc. Glen and Denise Francis James and Coralee Krueger Jeff and Betty Fredin Jim Klassen John and Judy Holt Karen J. Kremmin Mary Klosterbuer Miller Sellner Nancy Michalski Nick and Judy Trotter Ralph Manwarren Charitable Trust Shirley Klosterbuer Terry and Kim Anderson . Trevor and Katie Slette United Prairie Bank Windom United Drive PLATINUM : $ 10,000- $ 29,999 Ag Builders Bill and Harriet Olson Citizen Publishing Company Marv and Margaret Grunig Robert and Helen Remick Charitable Foundation Trust Staples Oil Co. , Inc. Tom White , Melissa MacPherson , Ashley Johnson , and Krystle Ella DIAMOND : $ 30,000 PLUS Bank Midwest Sanford Health Some donors wish to be anonymous . From 17 anonymous donations we have received $ 19,370 . If you see errors , contact Rahn Larson ( rahnl@windomnews.com ) . SEE OUR BOOTH AT THE WINDOM FARM & HOME SHOW WINDOM AREA FOUNDATION F " Connecting donors with causes - making the Windom area a great place to live , work and play . " Or donate online at : www.windomareafoundation.com