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Support Our Students

The Greater Denfeld Foundation values and welcomes contributions of any amount.

Presently, the Foundation has 15 awards and scholarships dedicated to specific kinds of students (student athletes, students who will study music, students who will study business, etc.).

Donating online is quick and easy, and mailed-in gifts are always welcomed.

Denfeld High School
Attn: Greater Denfeld Foundation
401 N 44th Ave W
Duluth, MN 55807

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Create a fund

Recognizing the diversity of Denfeld students, the GDF is always looking to add new funds. If you would like to create a scholarship or award benefitting the students of Denfeld High School, please contact Greater Denfeld Foundation Board President Emeritus Jerry Zanko at 218-591-3161 or jerryzanko@gmail.com.

give in the future

You are encouraged to include the Greater Denfeld Foundation in your estate planning. You can help with a donation, and no donation is too big or too small.

 

Contact us to discuss your wishes: Greater Denfeld Foundation Board President Emeritus, Jerry Zanko at 218-591-3161 or jerryzanko@gmail.com.

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BUSINESS DONATIONS​

Contact us to discuss your wishes:​
Greater Denfeld Foundation Board President Emeritus, Jerry Zanko at 218-591-3161 or jerryzanko@gmail.com.

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contribution policy

GREATER DENFELD FOUNDATION

The Greater Denfeld Foundation was established in 1971 with a goal of raising $250,000 for scholarships for Denfeld students. By 2001, the Foundation had assets of $175,000. That year, Marie Saltwick, a longtime Denfeld science teacher and 1925 graduate, bequeathed $2.7 million to the foundation, funding the first renewable scholarship. In 2006, Mr. Armond Hauge, a 1946 graduate, bequeathed $3.2 million to establish the second renewable scholarship fund. To date, the Greater Denfeld Foundation administers assets of over $8 million, and has awarded more than $8 million* in scholarships to Denfeld students since its inception.

 

The GDF welcomes contributions of any amount. There are four avenues for giving described below.

* as of June 1, 2025

CONTRIBUTION POLICY