Nibbe Family Foundation

Opportunity,
across generations.

Supporting education, arts, athletics,
and healthier communities.

People · Communities · Brighter tomorrows

The Nibbe family and university community cut the ribbon at the Nibbe School of Teaching & Learning.
Design concept of the Nibbe Field entrance at Lac qui Parle Valley: a covered gateway with a “Nibbe Field – Home of the Eagles” sign, brick pillars and a wood-look ticket booth.
Design concept for the Nibbe Field entrance.

News · Arts & Athletics

Nibbe Field is approved.

The Lac qui Parle Valley school board has approved the Nibbe Field project, a new home field for the LQPV Eagles. The project now moves into design.

The Nibbe family’s $800,000 gift is the largest contribution in the school’s history and makes the project possible. The total project budget is $1.3 million, and construction is expected to begin in spring 2027.

  • $800,000Nibbe family gift
  • $1.3 millionProject target
  • Spring 2027Construction start

$5.5 million

Investing in the future of teaching.

Helping establish the Nibbe School of Teaching & Learning at Minnesota State University Moorhead.

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The Nibbe family and university community cut the ribbon at the Nibbe School of Teaching & Learning.
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Three ways to make a difference.

The girls’ track team celebrates together with their invitational trophy.

Arts & Athletics

Opening doors through participation.

Volunteers outside the Mazeppa Area Food Shelf.

Health & Wellness

Supporting healthier communities.

Seven children sitting together in front of their classroom library bookshelves.

Education

Helping students and educators thrive.

The Nibbe family gathered together wearing matching Nibbe Dragons Invitational shirts.

A family tradition
of giving.

Three generations, connected by education, community, and a belief in possibility.

Our family

The foundation brings together the extended family of David and Jean Nibbe. Dave taught and coached for 36 years and served as an athletic director for 20. Jean supported school activities and spent 25 years working with young people at the local grocery store, offering training, supervision, and encouragement.

Their children, Dawn, Jay, and Jeff, grew up participating in athletics, theater, music, and school activities. All three attended Minnesota State University Moorhead.

Dawn, the foundation’s CEO, is a high school teacher and coach. Jay, its Secretary/Treasurer and Chairman, is a business executive and former University of Minnesota instructor. Jeff, a foundation director, spent 10 years as Technical Director of the Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre.

Six grandchildren carry that involvement forward through athletics, music, theater, school activities, and higher education. All three generations are represented in the foundation.