We’re excited about the return of Prairie Brewfest on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, but we also understand that some people have anxiety about attending events that, even though the events are outdoors, may involve large crowds. You should know that Prairie Brewfest is being held in a large open area of Purgatory Creek Park, near […] Read more
You’ll be helping the Foundation evaluate community needs and decide where grant dollars should go, if you attend 2021 Prairie Brewfest and vote on the Brewfest Choice Grants. This Brewfest feature, launched at the 2019 event, is meant to put the Foundation’s grant-making role on display. The Foundation since 1981 has granted about $2 million […] Read more
Jill Slipper Scholtz was elected as a new member of the Eden Prairie Community Foundation’s board of directors on June 17, and Carlos Berger was elected board chair for 2021-22. Scholtz is a licensed attorney, mediator, and facilitator with 20 years of experience in racial equity work. She also served on the Eden Prairie School Board […] Read more
The Foundation is hiring a part-time person to provide administrative support and help coordinate events. Do you have experience in those areas, and also know Eden Prairie well? You might be just the job candidate the Foundation is seeking. This is a flexible position, allowing much of the work to be done at home. It […] Read more
Last October, the Eden Prairie Local News published a story about the passing of Mary Jane and Basil Wissner, just months apart, and their decades of involvement and service to Eden Prairie. Married for 58 years, the Wissners were known for their community involvement and philanthropy in Eden Prairie, where they lived since the late-1960s. […] 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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