GRAND FORKS — The Community Foundation of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks & Region has announced its name will officially change to the Northern Red River Community Foundation, effective Jan. 1.
The change marks a milestone for the organization, transitioning to a title that, organization leaders say, better encapsulates its regional identity and nearly 30-year commitment to local philanthropy.
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"Our name has served us well and is an important part of our history," Becca Baumbach, president and CEO of the foundation, said in a statement sent to the media. "But as our partnerships and impact have grown, so has our understanding of what connects the communities we serve. The Northern Red River Community Foundation reflects both our shared sense of place and the relationships that make this work possible."
Operationally, the transition will be seamless for current partners. The Northern Red River Community Foundation will function as a "doing business as" name, meaning the organization’s legal name, tax identification number, governing board and existing charitable fund agreements will remain unchanged.
The foundation’s roots stretch back to 1998, when it was established by...