The Braham Area Education Foundation is a Partner Fund of the Initiative Foundation and is led by an advisory board of local volunteers who have made a commitment to strengthen educational opportunities in Braham. Created in 2017, our funding priorities include:
Expanding opportunities for Braham’s students. The foundation aims to provide educational grants and learning experiences that broaden horizons for local students, from our earliest learners to Bombers transitioning to life after high school.
Strengthening ties between Braham’s schools and community. The foundation works to enhance opportunities for local families to take ownership in the success of our schools, and to include stakeholders throughout our area in the shared mission of educating our children.

As local volunteers, we know our neighbors, and are invested in the future of our shared community. Our partnership with the Initiative Foundation combines local knowledge and leadership with professional expertise and guidance to identify educational needs, build relationships with donors, and manage our investments in Braham’s future. Our endowment fund is a charitable investment account in which the principal contributions are never spent; only the earnings provide a flexible, dependable funding stream to support local students.
Advisory Board Members:
Chair |
Tim Nelson |
Vice Chair |
Terry Turnquist |
Secretary |
Connie Gelle |
Treasurer |
Kelby Jennisson |
Member |
Carrie Davis |
Member |
Tracy Fix |
Member |
Peter Hesselroth |
Member |
Tammi Johnson |
Member |
Aitor Leniz |
Member |
Marie Meyer |
Member |
Sue Reising |
Member |
Heather Sward |
Member |
Edie Kaunonen |
Member |
Dan Klemz |
Member |
Stephanie White |
