support the rainy river foundation
We are thankful for your generosity that provides opportunities for our college and our students! If you have any questions about how to donate or further questions on ways to be a donor, please contact SHELLY KOENIG at (218)-598-9342 or shelly.KOENIG@minnesotanorth.edu.
mAKE A DONATION
To make a donation, the Foundation accepts several forms of payment: cash, check, and now online donations! For easy & simple online giving, please click the “Donate” button below.
A thank you letter, which also serves for tax purposes, will be sent to the address included with the cash or online donation or provided on the check.
Types of Donations
There are many ways to support Rainy River. Most commonly we receive donations through one-time or planned giving, but we accept donations in a variety of forms!
Common Giving Options:
One-time Gift
Planned Giving
Attend or Sponsor a Rainy River Foundation Event
Create a Named Scholarship
Other Options:
Charitable or Deferred Charitable Annuity
Charitable Gift in Will
Life Insurance
Real Estate
Retirement Assets
Amazon Smile Option:
Shop with Amazon Smile. Shopping on Black Friday? Doing some holiday shopping? Did you know Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible Amazon Smile purchases to the organization of your choice? This link will take you directly to smile amazon in support of the RRCC Foundation: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/41-1644956
Longhorn 500
Bill Engel - Men’s Basketball Coach, Instructor & Athletic Director
On April 1, 2023, Bill Engel will be competing in the Longhorn 500 (TX) to promote health and wellness at Minnesota North College - Rainy River Campus, as well as raise money for the RRCC Foundation. Competitors have 48 hours to complete the 500-mile bicycle race that begins and ends in Fredericksburg, TX (west of Austin). Rider’s progress can be tracked at: https://www.raamchallenge.com/races
Sponsorship Levels Bronze .10 cents a mile Total Contribution: $50
Silver .25 cents a mile Total Contribution: $125
Gold .50 cents a mile Total Contribution: $250
Platinum .75 cents a mile Total Contribution: $375
Diamond $1.00 a mile Total Contribution: $500
You may donate to Bill’s fundraiser by mailing a check to RRCC Foundation, 1501 HWY 71, Int’l Falls, MN 56649 or by clicking on the “DONATE” button above and referencing “Longhorn 500” in the comments section. Rainy River Community College Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization; all donations are tax deductible. The RRCC Foundation provides funding for academic scholarships, small campus grants, and a variety of activities at Minnesota North College- Rainy River Campus. For more information, please contact Bill Engel at 701-789-1699 or by email at: william.engel@minnesotanorth.edu or Shelly Koenig at: shelly.koenig@minnesotanorth.edu or 218-598-9342.