Endowments

Endowments created in memory of loved ones are a lasting tribute that benefits the Grand Forks Park District long into the future. Memorial endowments enhance our community by providing meaningful support to our youth, parks, facilities, and recreation programs in Grand Forks.

SANNY AND JERRY RYAN

YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT

Created by the Ryan Family, this generous endowment is established to support youth scholarships.

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PETTIT MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT

Created by the Pettit Family in memory of their son/brother, Jeff Pettit, to support youth hockey scholarships & related items.

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PINKY KRAFT MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT

Created in 1981 in memory of longtime UND baseball coach Harold “Pinky” Kraft, this endowment provides annual support to the Grand Forks and East Grand Forks American Legion Baseball Programs.

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RIEDLINGER ENDOWMENT

Created by the Riedlinger Family, in memory of Troy Riedlinger to support youth hockey scholarships.

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HONOR YOUR

LOVED ONE WITH

A MEMORIAL

ENDOWMENT

Establish a new endowment through the Grand Forks Park & Recreation Foundation that creates a permanent legacy honoring a person, a program or an area of interest. Contact us for more information on creating an endowment.