With Deep Gratitude
We are deeply grateful to the individuals, families, businesses, foundations, and public partners who are helping bring the Grand Forks Children’s Museum to life.
Because of this generosity, a long-held community vision is becoming a place where children and families can gather, play, learn, and grow together. Every donor is part of the story, from early believers and leadership partners to children who filled piggy banks with coins.
Our Donor Community
The museum is being built through many kinds of generosity. We are honored to recognize the donors, partners, and supporters helping create a lasting resource for children and families across our region.
Visionaries
Altru Health System
City of Grand Forks
State of North Dakota
Innovators
Development Homes, Inc.
Hugo's Valley Markets, Inc.
Laffen Family
Greg & Susan Opp - Opp Construction
Scheels All Sports
Adventurers
Dan & Marilyn Kuhlman
Dan & Jolene Mikkelson
Oxford Realty
Kim & Jeff Vigen
Star Seekers
C.L. Linfoot Co.
Mary Dale & Jim Hansen
Lunseth Plumbing & Heating Co.
Myra Foundation
Northern Plains Rail Services
Pancratz Family Foundation
Jim & Corinne Satrom
Simonson Station Stores
Star Seekers Charity Event
The Art of Giving (TAG)
Xcel Energy Foundation
Explorers
Paula Anderson Family - Sterling Carpet One
Botsford Family Foundation
Brad & Cindy Beyer
Tim & Sandy Crary
Raymond & Carolyn Fischer
Grand Forks Park District
Johnson Family
Marsh McLennan Agency
Verona Mikkelson
Bradley & Helen Nelson
Doug & Sandy Norby
North Dakota Corn Council
North Dakota Department of Tourism
Casey & Bev Ryan
Simplot Global Food, LLC
Susie & Paul Sproule
Dan & Heidi Swingen - Swingen Construction Company
Marcus & Maura Tanabe
Mike & Teri Tupa
Renee & Bruce Vaaler & Family
Path Finders
Alerus Financial
Badger Dental Group - Dr. Jeremy & Chelsea Badger
Bank Forward
Brady Martz & Associates
Madelyn Camrud
Bob & Sally Clayburgh Family Foundation
Grand Forks Herald
Jim & Sue Fristad
Gregg & Yvonne Gomez Halverson
Tommy Kenville - Isight Drones
Martin-Selkurt Family Foundation
M&K Porta Potties
Nodak Electric Cooperative
ND Dental Foundation
ND Farm Bureau-GF County
William & Kari Noyes
Offutt Family Foundation
Joan & John Oncken
Dr. Troy & Jackie Peterson
In memory of Monica Rudnik
Matthew & Kelly Ruhland
University of North Dakota
Cultivators
American Crystal Sugar
Dr. Roger & Kim Amundson
Cirrus Aircraft
Kim & Marie Cronquist
Mark & Cindy Fliginger
Gornowicz Family Fund
Pete & Melanie Hoistad
Dr. Alan & Katy Johnson
Stacy & Joe McConnell
McGough Construction
Mike Mikkelson
Minnkota Power Cooperative
Doug, Kayla & Amanda Reierson
Sanford Health
Mark & Gloria Sanford
Stephen & Holland Slick & Family
Creators
Anonymous
Anonymous
Arioso Music Academy
BBI International
BNSF Railway
Heidi & Bob Blair
Charlie & Jan Bridgeford
Dave & Denise Britton
Jim & Jolene Brosseau
Tom & Lizzi Brosseau
Randy & Merrilee Brown Family
Edward & Pam R. Carlson
Choice Bank
Becca Cruger
Richard & Myrna Dahlstrom
Dakota Dental Associates
Dakota Law Group
Britt Dalice
Tom & Rebekah Ebertowski
Enbridge
First Community Credit Union
Sue & Don Fisk
Hal & Kathy Gershman
Lynn Gilbraith
Phil & Trish Gisi
Dean & Vicki Gorder
Greenburg Realty
Halverson Family Foundation
Errin & Dave Hakstol
Paul & Naomi Hensrud
Houston Engineering
Dr. Eric & Lisa Johnson
Tyler & Ciara Johnson
Michael & Karen Juntunen
Randy & Kim Kieffer
KodaBank
Jennifer & Brent Kohls
Kost Materials
Brian & Susan Kraft
Level Up Mental Health Collaborative
Stacy Loeslie & Wayne Pietruszewski
Mary Loyland
Keith & Michelle Lund
Manke Family Dentistry
Jeremy & Sally Miskavige
Natalie & Carson Muth
Jack & Joey Muus
Duane Nelson
Gregory & Julie Nelson
Allison & Rick Newman
Northrop Grumman
ONEOK
Mary Halserud Opp & Dean Opp
Linda Opstad
PCL | Community Contractors, Inc.
PS Industries, Inc.
Reichert Law
John C. Reilly
Darrell Rindy
Stephen W. Robinson
Florence Ruhland
Tom & Jackie Saddler
Bill & Bev Schoen
Matt & Jami Schumacher
Jay & Eileen Seeger Family
Kenneth & Loretta Svedjan
The UPS Store 1609
Valley Oral & Facial Surgery
Valley Senior Living Foundation
Visit Greater Grand Forks
Carrie Wilson
Matt & Kate Winjum
Kim & Roger Woods Family
Molly Yeh, LLC
Dr. Susan Zelewski
Richard & Anne Zimmer
Wayne & DeAnna Carlson Zink
Donors listed are of gifts $5,000 and above. Donor recognition is updated periodically. If you have questions about how your name is listed, please contact us.
Why We Give
“Supporting the Grand Forks Children’s Museum was an easy decision for us. We donated because we care deeply about this community and believe in investing in its future. Grand Forks needs more places where families can come together, learn, and create lasting memories - and this museum will be just that. As grandparents, we’re especially excited for our grandchildren to have a space where they can explore, play, and grow. We know they’re going to love it, and we’re proud to be part of something that will benefit families for generations to come."
Jeff & Kim Vigen
What Donor Generosity Makes Possible
Spaces to Explore
Permanent exhibits, creative classrooms, gathering spaces, and hands-on environments designed for learning through play.
Programs to Grow
School partnerships, early childhood experiences, family events, outreach programs, and STEAM learning opportunities.
A Future to Sustain
Endowment, access support, staffing, and long-term stability so the museum can open strong and serve families for generations.
Find Your Way to Give
There are many meaningful ways to support the Grand Forks Children’s Museum, from one-time gifts and multi-year pledges to tribute gifts, stock gifts, matching gifts, planned gifts, and endowment support. Every gift helps create lasting impact for children, families, and our region.
Already Part of the Story? Thank you.
If you have already given, thank you. Your support helped lay the foundation for everything now taking shape. As the museum grows, there will continue to be meaningful ways to support programs, outdoor learning, access, and long-term sustainability.