We thank our donors who have created or contributed to the following endowments.
Their investments create a permanent legacy of support for the Minnesota State Fair:
- Minnesota State Fair Foundation General Endowment
- At Our Best: The All Are Welcome Fund
- J.V. Bailey House Preservation and Maintenance Fund
- Kay Cady Endowment Fund for the fairgrounds
- Alan Calavano Fund for history and heritage programs
- Cavallaro Fund for The North End
- Marie Cavallaro Fund for Education programs and activities
- The Robert A. Christensen Pavilion Maintenance Fund
- Christensen Family Fund for Youth Scholarships
- Mitch and Laurie Davis Fund for Animal Agriculture
- Ray Diekrager Fund for campaign initiatives and history projects
- Fabie Family State Fair Endowment Fund for the Foundation and its mission
- Rosella Fefercorn Fund for the Minnesota State Fair Punch List
- Joe and Ann Fox Family Fund for State Fair 4-H Building and Programs
- Fresh French Fries Fund for the Minnesota State Fair’s greatest needs
- Good Health Saunas Fund for State Fair Trees and Environment
- Audrey and George Gustafson Fund for the Minnesota State Fair maintenance and improvements
- Hammer Family Endowment Fund
- Kent and Judith Harbison Endowment for the Minnesota State Fair’s greatest needs
- Jeff and Diane Hawkins Family Fund for agricultural programs
- Hodgeman Endowment Fund for the Minnesota State Fair’s greatest needs
- Bob and Judy Horn Endowment for Minnesota State Fair Scholarships
- Ginny Hubbard Fund for access and accessibility
- Huntington-Eilertson Family Fund for arts, crafts, cultural programs, and competitions
- Jori Jones Fund
- Kathy Junek Fund for Youth at the Minnesota State Fair
- Dick and Peggy Lidstad Fund for Bee Programming
- Miller Family Fund for Minnesota State Fair Greatest Need
- Minnesota Livestock Breeders’ Association Agricultural Fund for Livestock
- Minnesota State Fair Archive Project Endowment
- Minnesota State Fair Endowment for Trees
- Jack and Leila Nessen Fund for Accessibility
- Michele Pierce Minnesota State Fair Endowment to promote legacy giving to the Foundation
- Prestigious Processor of the Pantry Fund for Creative Activities
- Rockstroh Family Fund for the Minnesota State Fair Agriculture Horticulture Building
- Rustad Family Fund for the Minnesota State Fair’s greatest needs
- Shirley Sailors Fund for Premiums for Creative Activities competitions
- Tim and Kim Scanlan Fund for Free Entertainment programming and improvements
- John R. Schenk Fund for Military Appreciation
- Sorensen Family Minnesota State Fair Endowment to preserve the legacy of the State Fair and Minnesota
- Steinke Family Fund for Minnesota State Fair Sustainability
- Sustainability Endowment
- Myron and Linda Tank Family Fund for youth agricultural programs
- Theisen Family Fund
- Sherry Turner Oleson Fund for Youth Scholarships
- Werner-Jameson Family Fund for beautification and improvements to the fairgrounds
- Wessel/Rouillard Fund for Agriculture
By creating an endowment with the Minnesota State Fair Foundation—or adding to an existing endowment—you can show your love for the Minnesota State Fair by giving a gift that lasts forever.
An endowed fund is a permanent, self-sustaining source of funding for the Minnesota State Fair. Endowment assets are invested and each year a portion of the fund is paid out to support its purpose. Earnings above the amount distributed are used to build the fund’s value so the endowment can grow and provide support for its designated purpose in perpetuity.
You can learn more about Minnesota State Fair Foundation endowments by calling 651-288-4328 or visiting msffoundation.org/endowment.