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Small-Town Philanthropies Use the Great Wealth Transfer to Fund Rural Communities – Winifred, Montana Got A $40 Million High School – What Does Your Hometown Need?
June 27, 2024/
Rural communities have historically been underfunded by philanthropies, but a new cohort of funders are looking to make a difference.
Joul said Community Giving is working on redirecting money from the Great Wealth Transfer by reminding people that even a seemingly small gift allocated in a will to a local foundation can make a big difference.
Changing the trajectory: High-tech high school in tiny Winifred, Montana is philanthropist’s latest $40 Million gift to his hometown
“Basically, I believe that my success in life is contingent not only upon what I have done, but what people have done for me, and what institutions have done for me,” he said. “And wherever I’ve lived I’ve received some virtue.”
Winifred, Montana Is An Amazing Community – Brad Bergum
It’s such a gift to have an amazing extended family. We and the kids always have a great time when we’re back in Winifred, and the only downside is that we didn’t have enough time there to see and do everything we wanted to do … which just adds to the list for next time!
