About the Foundation

In 2014, the Goodwill-Easter Seals Foundation was formed to ensure our financial resources grow and keep pace with the increased demand for services. The Foundation is a separate nonprofit that exists for the sole benefit of Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota. It offers donors a special opportunity to invest in the future of GESMN and create lasting legacies that will help people become economically self-sufficient.

Since the Goodwill-Easter Seals Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization, contributors can take the maximum deduction for charitable contributions, under IRS regulations.

Foundation Vision

To use the power of generosity to build a world where everyone experiences the power of work.

Foundation Mission

To support Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota's mission to eliminate barriers to work and independence.

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Foundation Values

  • Philanthropy: We believe in the importance of charitable giving and its ability to make a lasting mark upon people and the community.
  • Donor-focus: We build exceptional partnerships with people and promote inspired giving by providing donors with the options, tools and support they need to make charitable giving easy, personally satisfying and effective.
  • Stewardship: We invest charitable gifts wisely and distribute them to advance the mission of Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota.

Invest in GESMN's Future

The Goodwill-Easter Seals Foundation is building the bridge to ensure GESMN's funding for programs and services is secure so that more individuals in our community can experience the power of work. We hope you join us. We accept gifts of cash, stocks, property, bequests and other assets in the way that qualifies for the maximum tax advantages, as recognized by law.

Ways to Give to the Foundation:

  • Make a gift payable to Goodwill-Easter Seals Foundation
  • Give an appreciated asset
  • Name Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota in your will
  • Our team can help you explore your present and long-term giving options, establish a named fund/donations in honor or in memory of friends or loved ones and designate funds that reflect your values and interests.

Contact Director of Development Naomi Prabhakar at 651-255-4910 for information.

We always encourage you to seek advice from a financial advisor when making personal investments.

Make a Gift Today

Make a Gift Today

Your generous support helps open doors to brighter futures for people in our community. 

 

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Foundation Board Members

Lauren Beecham Henry, Chair

Vice President, Community Marketing,
Bremer Bank

John Bergstrom, M.B.A.

Fund Manager & General Partner,
Mairs & Power Venture Capital

Kortney Cartwright, Chair

Goodwill-Easter Seals MN Board of Directors,
District Branch Manager, BCForward

Marcella De La Torre, EdD

Chief Administrative Officer,
Minneapolis Area REALTORS®

Mike Finger, Vice Chair

Goodwill-Easter Seals MN Board of Directors,
Founder, ExitOasis.com

Gina Fox

Senior Associate General Counsel, Property Development, LifeTime

Adam Freeman

Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies

Chris Grimm

Highland Associates

Texas Hemmaplardh, M.B.A., C.F.A., Secretary

Partner, Pavilion, A Mercer Practice

Sita Morantz, Vice Chair

Chief Acquisition Integration and Community
Engagement Officer (retired),
Marsden Holding L.L.C.

John Schonberg, Treasurer

Chief Investment Officer & Portfolio Manager,
Stonebridge Capital Advisors

Morgan Truscott

Executive Director, JP Morgan Private Bank

Michael Wirth-Davis, DPA (ex officio)

President, Goodwill Easter Seals Foundation,
President & CEO, Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota

Annual Report

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We Are Green

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News & Events

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Annual Report

Annual Report

View the Goodwill-Easter Seals MN 2023 annual report

We Are Green

We Are Green

Waste less and get more at Goodwill.

News & Events

News & Events

Contact us and sign up for philanthropy news!

Impact Stories

Jordan’s Journey from Homelessness to Hope

With the guidance of his brother and mom, Jordan joined Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota’s (GESMN)…

An open mind and hard work led Natasha to a new career path

One day during her daily commute she noticed a billboard promoting Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota’s…

Ashley’s Customer Service Skills Propel Her Career

Guided by the recommendation of her vocational rehabilitation counselor, Ashley joined…