We have established deep roots in Central Minnesota and have developed a well-known and respected program. Now is the time to expand our reach to unserved and underserved communities.

We are securing commitments to build a $10 million endowment to ensure our current operations and to enable us to adapt and grow. Building a $10 million endowment fund to supplement the budget with a $400,000 draw off the interest earned will enable us to be there for Bigs and Littles in the years to come. 

You can help secure the future for local youth by taking these next steps:

• Speak with professional advisors about your wishes.

• Contact Legacy@BigDefenders.org with questions.

• Click below to see all the ways you can support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota now and in the future.

Ways to Give

For Kids, Forever Case Statement

For Kids, Forever Endowment Committee

Eric Hurd (Chair)
Lee Hurd (Chair)
Debbie Clausen
Kevin Fitzpatrick
Andy Knoblauch
John Mahowald
Lori Mohs
Vince Mohs
Rick Roehl
John Schnettler
Alex Schoephoerster
Peter Spaniol
Joan Vincent

For Kids, Forever Endowment Founding Members

Individual Donors
Anonymous
Rick & Helga Bauerly
Julie Schmidt & Brian Beck
Doug & Leah Bernick Sutherland
Daine & Nicole Billmark
Jenna & Aaron Binsfeld
Dick & Mimi Bitzan
Eamon Walsh & Erin Bitzan
Ron & Carol Brandenburg
Barb Anderson & Dave Chandler
Jeanne Solheim & Tim Chirhart
Peder Bertilson & Debbie Clausen
Mark Coborn
Jeff & Marty+ Fetters
Brian Fierst
Peggy Brown & Glenn Fuller
Patty & Victor Funk
Melinda & Jeff Gau
Kristin & John Hannon
Mike & Karel Helgeson
Sue Shepard & Don Helgeson+
Tom & Lexi St. Hilaire
Lee & Eric Hurd
Brad & Brenda Jacobson
Jackie & Kevin Johnson
Lauren Kappes
Andy & Teresa Knoblauch
Preston Kopel
Shelly Bauerly Kopel & Scott Kopel
Jake Krippner
Charles Lindt
John & Maryanne Mahowald
Jeff & Claudia Mallace
Mike & Kathy Markman
Gary & Jane Marsden
Bill & Chip Martin-Chaffee
Ann & Eric Matvick
Jim & Marion Miller+
Vince & Lori Mohs
Lee & Vicki Morgan
Clint & Tasha Notsch
Chris & Kayla Owen
Robyn Rieland
Thomas Ritsche+
Rick & Aleen Roehl
Joyce & Tom Schlough 
Wayne & Juli Schluchter
John & Jan Schnettler
Alex & Brittney Schoephoerster
Christie & Chris Schulte
Greg Schumacher
MacKenzie Scott
Norm Skalicky+
Chris Sonderup
Eric & Mellissa Stalboerger
Eileen Theisen
Joan & Steve Vincent
Tyler & Crista Walz
Nate Molitor & Dan Weidner
Vicky & Pat Welty
Karen Young

Businesses & Foundations
ATS Anderson Trucking Service
Bernick Family Foundation
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Central Minnesota Community Foundation
Coborn Family Foundation
Federated Challenge for Kids
Federated Insurance
Granite Partners
Thrivent Financial

In Memory Of
Jerry Raymond from Tom Scherling
Ed & Mary Schnettler from Tom Schnettler & Cheryl Appeldorn
Ann Traut from Mark Traut
Glen Currin, Austin & Marie Widener, Mike & Teena Bond, Robbie & Marcia Wilson, Darla Tresner, Amos & Laurabelle Williams from Dave & Becky Williams

+ Remembering donors who have passed