Brian Lipschultz serves as a co-chief executive officer and trustee of the Otto Bremer Trust, a charitable entity based in Minnesota that set a new in-house record for annual grant and program-related investments in 2016, $47.3 million. Under Brian Lipschultz’s leadership, the Otto Bremer Trust supported nonprofits that include the Greater Mankato Area United Way. The funds presented to the organization will go toward its Connecting Kids Program.
Connecting Kids targets families experiencing financial difficulties that prevent their children from participating in out-of-school enrichment activities. The program provides scholarships to enable children in grades K-12 to join local clubs and organizations. Many local groups accept Connecting Kids scholarships, including Camp Courage, the Lake Crystal Rec Center, and the YWCA Girls programs.
Families that wish to apply for a scholarship must submit an online application form before registering their children for a specific program or activity. Scholarships may not cover the full cost of participation, in which case the parent or guardian must make up the difference.
