Grants in 2026
YMCA Strong Community matching grant - $60,000
City of Adrian Fire Department - Turnout Gear - $35,000
Ecumen Meadows - Handicap Van - $21,000
City of Worthington - Wind Netting - $5,000 Greg and Cindy DeGroot Legacy Grant
Worthington Christian School - Playground Equipment - $50,000
2 MN West RN Scholarships - $4,000
1 MN West LPN Scholarship - $2,000
2026 Total Grants/Scholarships - $177,000
Grants in 2025
Manna Food Pantry - March Food Drive - $40,000
Worthington Christian Church Food Shelf - $20,000
Elevate Worthington - Farmer's Market tokens - $10,000
University of MN Extension - Community Gardens - $9,820
3 MN West RN Scholarships - $6,000
3 MN West LPN Scholarships - $6,000
Forward Worthington - Sport/Rec - Adult/child - $3,000
City of Lismore - Thermal Camera - $5,175
Solid Rock Church Fulda - School Assemblies - $17,500
Rebuilding Together Minnesota - Senior Housing - $20,000
Buffalo Ridge Young Marines - Youth Programming - $2,500
RAYS Unlimited - Sober Housing - $40,000
Helping Hands Pregnancy Center - Education Program - $27,248
3 Health Care Professional Scholarships - $6,000
1 Dorothy Rutgers Memorial Scholarship - $2,500
City of Worthington - Handheld Thermal Cameras - $9,500
Lutheran Social Services - Senior Meal Program - $10,000
Total Grant/Scholarships Contributions - $235,243
Grants in 2024
SW MN EMS Corporation - 10 AED's - $14,270
Manna Food Pantry, Inc. - Food Shelf - $40,000 matching
Worthington Christian Church Food Shelf - $10,000 matching
YMCA Strong Community - $75,000 matching
Project Morning Star - Scholarships - $30,000
4 MN West Nursing Scholarships - $8,000
1 Dorothy Rutgers Memorial Scholarship - $2,500
4 Health Care Professional Scholarships - $8,000
Every Meal - Food Back Pack Program - $50,000
ISD 511Adrian - Medical Careers Program - $7,550
City of Worthington - WPD Drone - $10,000
Rebuilding Together Minnesota - Senior Housing - $10,000
Lutheran Social Services - Senior Meal Program - $10,000
R.A.Y.S. Unlimited - Male Recovery Residence - $30,000
Project Turnabout Centers for Addiction - Mobile Assessors - $40,000
Worthington United, Inc. - Youth Soccer - $15,000
WAYBA - Legacy Grant - Baseball Field Improvements - $100,000
TOTAL GRANT/SCHOLARSHIP CONTRIBUTIONS – $460,320
Grants in 2023
Our Lady of Guadalupe Free Clinic – Telehealth Equipment $4,000
Manna Food Pantry, Inc. - Food Shelf - $35,000 matching
Sanford Worthington – Community Health Workers $81,900
YMCA Strong Community $60,000 matching
Worthington Christian Church Food Shelf - $8,000 matching
Worthington United, Inc. - Scholarships - $15,000
1 RN Scholarship $2,000
Every Meal - Back Pack Food Program - $50,000
1 Dorothy Rutgers Scholarship - $2,500
3 Health Care Professional Scholarships - $6,000
TOTAL GRANT/Scholarship CONTRIBUTIONS – $264,400
Grants in 2022
Our Lady of Guadalupe Free Clinic – Telehealth Equipment $4,000
Adrian Public School - SEL/PBIS $23,175
Sanford Worthington – Community Health Workers $65,520
YMCA Strong Community $50,000
Nobles County Historical Society (Legacy Partner) $100,000
YMCA/OAS - 10k/5k $2,000
St. Mary's Church - AED $2,400
WAYBA - Netting $15,000
Every Meal - Weekend Food Program - $50,000
Friends of the Auditorium - School Program - $20,000
City of Wgtn/Early Risers Kiwanis - All-inclusive Dock - $10,000
4 RN Scholarships $8,000
1 LPN Scholarship $2,000
6 Health Care Professional Scholarships $12,000
1 Dorothy Rutgers Memorial Scholarship $2,500
TOTAL GRANT/Scholarship CONTRIBUTIONS – $366,595
Grants in 2021
ACE of SW MN – Medication Adherence $10,000
Our Lady of Guadalupe Free Clinic – Telehealth Equipment $12,000
City of Round Lake – City Park Playground Equipment $46,356
Sanford Worthington – Community Health Workers $16,380
Adrian Public Schools – Weight Room Renovation $15,000
YMCA Strong Community (Legacy Partner) $50,000
Okabena Area Striders $2,000
Sharing Seeds – Food Backpack Program $45,000
Worthington Hockey Association - Skates/Storage - $8,210
3 RN Scholarships $6,000
3 LPN Scholarships $6,000
5 Health Care Professional Scholarships $8,660
1 Dorothy Rutgers Memorial Scholarship $2,500
TOTAL GRANT/Scholarship CONTRIBUTIONS – $228,106
Grants in 2020
ACE of SW MN – Medication Adherence $8,600
Center for Active Living – Virtual Fitness $2,000
MN West Fitness Court $10,000
Worthington Christian Food Shelf – Matching March Food Drive $7,000
City of Worthington-Matching All-Inclusive Park $125,000
YMCA-Matching Jami Cummings Safety Around Water $60,000
3 RN Scholarships $6,000
5 LPN Scholarships $10,000
5 Health Care Professional Scholarships $10,000
DRMS $2,500
SMOC-Dental Project $9,101
TOTAL GRANT CONTRIBUTIONS - $250,201
Grants in 2019
Indian Lake Baptist Church – AED $1,500
University of MN Extension – I Can Prevent Diabetes $2,650
Worthington Christian Church Food Shelf – March Food Drive-Matching $7,000
Worthington Area YMCA – Strong Kids – Matching Grant $50,000
Manna Food Pantry, Inc. – March Food Drive – Matching Grant $30,000
ACE of SW MN – Providing Better Choices of Better Health $1,600
American Lutheran Church – Work Camp $5,500
The Round Lake Community Association – Exercise Equipment $999
2 RN Scholarships $4,000
1 LPN Scholarship $2,000
7 Health Care Professional Scholarships $13,850
Dorothy Rutgers Memorial Scholarship $2,500
Avera/Sanford – School Flu Shot Program $2,500
Keagan’s Cause – Autism $10,000
TOTAL GRANT CONTRIBUTIONS $134,099
Grants in 2018
Brewster Round Lake School District/Brewster Community Fitness Center equipment $19,965
City of Worthington – Splash Pad Project – Matching Grant $50,000
Manna Food Pantry, Inc – Annual Food Drive – Matching Grant $30,000
YMCA – Strong Kids Campaign – Matching Grant $50,000
6 RN Scholarships $8,000
5 LPN Scholarships $8,000
Nobles County Historical Society – AED $1,800
Reading Community Center – AED $1,800
4 Health Care Professional Scholarships $6,000
Dorothy Rutgers Memorial Scholarship $2,500
SMOC – Family Planning – Preconception Health Care $2,350
Avera/Sanford – School Flue Shot Program $1,700
Worthington Warrior – Special Olympics $1,700
TOTAL GRANT CONTRIBUTIONS $184,615
Grants in 2017
Nobles County DAC – Equipment $10,000
Love INC – Clearinghouse Helpline $20,000
Nobles County Sheriff Office – Project Life Saving – Matching Grant $5,000
Worthington Hockey Association – Skating Equipment $15,000
Manna Food Pantry, Inc – Annual Food Drive – Matching Grant $30,000
Worthington Police Department – 6 AED’s $5,975
Minnesota Cornerstone Drug Court – Wellness Activities $3,850
RN Scholarships $8,000
Nobles County Community Services – ICPD Program $1,000
St. Marys School – Cafeteria Equipment $5,854
Worthington Christian School – AED $1,474
Wilmont Fire Department – AED $2,153
4 Health Care Professional Scholarships $6,000
Dorothy Rutgers Memorial Scholarship $2,500
Ecumen Meadows of Worthington – Music and Memory Program $3,427
Sanford Worthington Clinic – School Flu Shot Program $1,040
Avera Worthington/Access Clinic – School Flu Shot Program $1,040
St. Adrian Church – AED $1,500
St. Anthony Church – AED $1,500
Our Lady of Good Counsel – AED $1,500
TOTAL GRANT CONTRIBUTIONS $126,813
Grants in 2016
Nobles County Sheriff’s Office – Project Life Saver – Matching Grant $14,000
Helping Hands Pregnancy Center – Ready for Relationships program $10,000
Unity House – AED $999
MN West Foundations – Dementia Training Kit - $3,100
YMCA – Double Down Program – Matching Grant $50,000
2 RN Scholarships $4,000
Solid Rock Assembly – School Assemblies $14,910
Indian Lake Progressives 4-H – Brewster Playground Equipment – Matching Grant $4,250
ISD 518 School Counselor $65,238
5 LPN Scholarships $8,000
Sanford Health/Avera Health – School Flu Vaccination Program $2,080
4 Heath Care Professional Scholarships $6,000
TOTAL GRANT CONTRIBUTIONS $182,577