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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
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.
BUSINESS DONATIONS
Contact us to discuss your wishes:
Greater Denfeld Foundation Board President Emeritus, Jerry Zanko at 218-591-3161 or jerryzanko@gmail.com.
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 $6 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 March 31, 2023
Greater Denfeld Foundation
Scholarship awards
The GDF scholarship awards are one-time awards of at least $1000.
Contributions of any amount are accepted to encourage growth of the endowment of the Greater Denfeld Scholarship Award Fund. The intent of these awards is to assist with expenses directly related to post-secondary education, such as tuition, fees, books, technology needs, and room and board.
Greater Denfeld Foundation Memorial Fund
The GDF Memorial Fund provides valuable resources to staff to enhance students’ educational experiences at Denfeld High School. Donations provide Denfeld teachers, coaches, advisors and staff with funds for items not covered in their budgets. Contributions of any amount will be accepted to encourage growth of the endowment.
Annual Named Memorial Awards
An Annual Named Memorial Award is possible with contributions of $20,000 or more. The donor may establish eligibility criteria to be considered for the award These are one-time awards of at least $1000. The intent of these awards is to assist students with expenses directly related to post-secondary education, such as tuition, fees, books, technology needs, and room and board.
Renewable Endowed Named Scholarships
(Saltwick and Hauge scholarships)
Renewable Endowed Named Scholarships are possible with contributions of $1 million or more. In addition, the donor may establish criteria the student must meet to be considered for the scholarship. The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years. The scholarship amount and number of students receiving it depends on fund earnings.