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Zach Pruitt, an experienced nonprofit leader, will champion integrity, innovation and impact at the charitable organization based in Red Wing.

Zach Pruitt
Zach Pruitt

The Jones Family Foundation proudly announced the appointment of Zach Pruitt as its executive director, starting August 25, 2025.

As executive director, Zach will partner with the board of directors to shape and guide the Jones Family Foundation’s strategic direction by deepening relationships, expanding community partnerships and advancing initiatives that align with the foundation’s core values.

As a seasoned nonprofit leader, Zach brings over 20 years of experience as a community connector. He previously served for 17 years as the executive director of the Healthy Community Initiative in Northfield, where he led programs and community initiatives focused on youth development, academic success and cross-sector partnerships that made lasting change.

“I am thrilled to welcome Zach to Red Wing and to the Jones Family Foundation,” said Daniel D. Massett, board chair. “Zach is a proven nonprofit leader and the addition of his leadership experience to our team is part of our long-term strategic plan to ensure the Jones Family Foundation continues its impactful work well into the future, and embarks on even bigger and bolder initiatives in the Red Wing community.”

Founded by Scott and Anne Jones, the Jones Family Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the Red Wing community, serving as a positive catalyst by committing leadership and resources to enhance the vitality of Red Wing.

“I’ve long admired how the Jones Family Foundation inspires change,” said Zach. “I look forward to fostering meaningful partnerships and pursuing initiatives that create lasting value and opportunity in Red Wing. I’m excited to support the next chapter.”

About the Jones Family Foundation

The Jones Family Foundation was formed as a donor advised fund of the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation and has since grown to become a supporting organization of the Foundation, inspiring others to “go generously” with their philanthropy.

The Jones Family Foundation partners with the community to address critical challenges and advance bold efforts, maximizing their impact on essential needs such as education, economic vitality and arts & culture.

Guided by the values of integrity, inclusion and inspiration, the Jones Family Foundation will deepen collaboration with civic, business and nonprofit partners under Zach’s direction, amplifying collective resources to deliver transformative results across Red Wing.

Read how the Jones Family Foundation Supported the Red Wing College Promise Program.

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