Coon Rapids Campus Foundation
The Coon Rapids Campus Foundation is dedicated to transforming lives by making college affordable and accessible for our community. Support student success by giving to the Coon Rapids Campus Foundation.
- $120K+ Awarded in Scholarships
- 87 Students Earned Scholarships
- $38K+ Crisis Grants Distributed
Together, we can open doors to education and empower the next generation.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit partner of Anoka-Ramsey Community College, the Foundation:
- Provides Scholarships – Helping area residents pursue post-secondary education without financial barriers.
- Funds Innovative Projects – Supporting programs and initiatives that go beyond regular college budgets.
- Builds Community Connections – Engaging alumni, businesses, and donors to create opportunities for students.
Your gift makes a difference. Every donation—large or small—helps students achieve their dreams and strengthens the future of our region.
Ways to Get Involved:
- Give Today – Make a one-time or recurring donation.
- Create a Scholarship – Honor someone special or support a field of study.
- Partner With Us – Explore sponsorships and collaborative projects.
Crisis Grant Recipient Story
Hear Heather's StorySitting in my Psychology class, I can't even absorb anything that's happening. I'm about to cry because I'm not thinking about school. I'm like, how am I going to pay (for) my car, or how am I going to feed by dogs, how am I going to pay my mortgage. I did use the crisis grant and that bought me time to figure out other resources. I finished school, still with a 4.0.Rhythm of the Rapids
Rhythm of the Rapids concert fundraiser along the banks of the Mississippi River featuring G.B. Leighton on Sept. 17, 2026 from 5 to 8:30 pm. Bring the whole family to enjoy music, food trucks and more while we raise funds to inspire student success at Anoka-Ramsey. All members of the community are welcome and encouraged to attend. Mark your calendars and we look forward to seeing you there!
Tickets for Rhythm of Rapids will be available in summer 2026.
A view of the Mississippi River on the Coon Rapids Campus during the Rhythm of the Rapids concert fundraiser.
President Kent Hanson (third from left) with Senator Jim Abeler (second from right) celebrate the Rhythm of the Rapids concert and fundraising event alongside members of the Coon Rapids Campus Foundation.
The 2025 event opener for Martin Zellar was Red 40, a group of Anoka-Ramsey alumni who met while in school. This year the event was moved indoors due to weather.
The crowd at the 2024 Rhythm of the Rapids event enjoyed the evening sunset while listening to live music on the bank of the Mississippi River.
The event included a variety of food trucks.
Enjoying music on the bank of the Mississippi River with community members.
Campus safety is present at the event to ensure everything is running smoothly. Thank you CRPD!Meet Our 2025-26 Board Members
Tyler Eubank
ChairBarna, Guzy & Steffen, Ltd.
Ben Robeck
Vice ChairAllina Health, Mercy Hospital
Nick Loehlein
DirectorConnexus Energy
Michael Isenberg
DirectorThrivant
Laura Anderson
DirectorAllina Heath--Courage Kenny
Kayla Vang
Student RepresentativeAnoka-Ramsey Community College
