On April 27, attendees of the Eden Prairie Community Foundation’s “EP Gives” fundraising event will be whisked away to an evening of Caribbean flavors with dinner, dancing, and more at Bearpath Golf and Country Club. But event attendees will also have the opportunity to support local youth via a special fundraising appeal for Eden Prairie […] Read more
People with special needs are an important part of our community. They need to be valued and included in all of the opportunities and activities the rest of us take for granted. The Foundation is helping do that through its grants program – recipients have included the True Friends, CHOICE Inc., and Chrestomathy organizations that […] Read more
(Due to inclement weather, this event has been rescheduled for 6-8 p.m. Monday, April 29, at the Eden Prairie City Center, 8080 Mitchell Road.) Have you been looking for a meaningful opportunity to help others? If so, the Eden Prairie Community Foundation, Eden Prairie Schools Community Education and the City of Eden Prairie invite you […] Read more
If you add up all of the granting that passed through the Foundation in 2018 – our own grants but also grants from donor-advised funds and our community-impact funds – the total is 52 grants and $330,000 in granting overall. Call it a fun fact, and one you would have learned by attending the “State […] Read more
Southwest light rail, sustainability, and building developments – these are a few of the topics that City Manager Rick Getschow will touch on during his portion of the “State of the Foundation, City & Schools” program Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019. Getschow will also outline new city communication tools, improvements to parks, and upcoming city events. […] Read more
Mark Weber has been the executive director of the Eden Prairie Community Foundation since October 2013. In this role, he enjoys meeting with Eden Prairie residents, and being an active member of the community. If you’d like to connect with Mark, call him at (952) 949-8499 or email him. You can also read Mark’s full biography.
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