Magnifi Financial Honors 25 Educators with $12,500 in Classroom Supplies Across Minnesota & North Dakota
Magnifi Financial proudly supports local teachers each year through the annual Teacher Wishlist Sweepstakes. This initiative celebrates educators who go the extra mile to support, guide, and inspire students.
From July through August, we invited students, families, peers, and community members to nominate educators and share their stories. This year, the response was incredible, as we received over 1,000 heartfelt nominations highlighting the teachers who have made a lasting impact.
“When we read these nominations, we are reminded that teachers are the foundation of our communities,” said Gary Meyer, SVP of Retail Banking at Magnifi Financial. “Teachers spark curiosity, build confidence, and nurture hope in the next generation. By equipping them with the resources they need, we help celebrate the vital impact they make every single day.”
After nominations closed, 25 teachers were randomly selected to each receive $500 in classroom supplies. From elementary to high school, these educators represent a wide range of grade levels and subjects yet share one common goal: creating a positive, enriching environment for students to learn and thrive.
Record participation in this year's sweepstakes reinforced what we’ve always believed. Giving back is at the heart of who we are, and investing in our educators means investing in our communities.
💙 Congratulations to our 2025 Teacher Wishlist Winners!
Alana L. - Spicer Elementary
Bayley P. - Albany Area Schools
Bridget W. - New York Mills Elementary
Brittani O. - Bertha-Hewitt School
Curtis R. - Upsala Area Schools
Elyse H. - Paynesville Area High School
Emily L. - Holdingford Public School
Emma B. - Rice Elementary
Grace K. - Calvary Classical Academy
Holly S. - St Mary’s Catholic School
Kally H. - Prior Lake Elementary
Kathy W. - St. Mary’s Catholic School
Livi Z. - Avon Elementary
Mackenzie B. - Delano Elementary School
Megan B. - John Clark Elementary
Meghan B. - Melrose Public School
Nathan W. - St. Robert Bellarmine Academy
Renee R. - New London-Spicer School District
Rose D. - Cambridge Isanti Elementary
Rose J. - Freedom Elementary
Sara S. - Swanville School District
Sue B. - Foley Intermediate School
Tracy J. - Wadena Deer Creek Elementary
Travis E. - Coon Rapids Middle School
Valerie W. - BBE Public School
About Magnifi Financial Credit Union
Magnifi Financial is a full-service community-based credit union with $2.5 billion in assets and serves over 85,000 members. Magnifi offers retail banking, commercial banking, mortgages, and wealth management services through our extensive 26-branch network and best-in-class digital banking services. Within the last year, Magnifi was named one of the nation's top-performing credit unions, Best Credit Union in Minnesota on the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions 2025, St. Cloud Times Community Choice Awards for Best of Central Minnesota 2024 for Best Credit Union/Financial Institution, Best Mortgage Lending Company, and Best Financial Planning, and Star Tribune Minnesota's Best top three for Ag Lender, Wealth Management, and Mortgage Services.
