Transparency

Blandin Foundation receives its funding from the C.K. Blandin Residuary Trust and is steward of the proceeds from that trust. In turn, the Foundation distributes those proceeds to communities across rural Minnesota – especially in the Grand Rapids area of north-central Minnesota.

The Foundation applies a number of tools to align activities with its mission and vision of healthy vibrant rural communities, evaluate its work, and hold the board, management and staff to high standards of performance. In addition to compliance with accounting best practices and IRS rules (see Financial Reports page), the following are guideposts for Blandin Foundation accountability.