Pre-JDF Gifts by Mr. Durda (<1990)
The Joseph Durda Foundation is pleased and privileged to partner with many area organization that improve the quality of life for Minnesotans and whose direct services aid the lives of the most vulnerable and support the development of healthy individuals, families and communities.
University of Minnesota Athletics, 1988 - Present
Golden Gopher Athletics
The support of the Minnesota Gopher Athletics program by Mr. Durda began in earnest in 1988 with financial gifts for a computer learning center. His family & the foundation continue to support the University since his passing. Since 2002, many scholar/athletes have also benefited from a partial Joseph Durda football scholarship award.
* Pictured: Joseph Durda with the late Mr. Tom Barron, who was the Williams Fund Director in 1988.
Joseph Durda Computer Learning Center
Named in Honor of Joseph Durda, Chairman of Aeration Industries International, Inc. who has made significant gifts toward the learning center, through the Williams Fund, to help and encourage our student/athletes to pursue excellence in academics.
-- October 1, 1988
* Pictured: The plaque above hung outside the Bierman Athletic Building's Learning Center
Minnetonka High School
1988 - 1990
Mr. Durda's gifts allowed the high school to replace the football field, the football press box and provide lab equipment for the school's water quality project.
* Pictured Top: Joseph Durda (center) poses with the Minnetonka High School delegation, including Athletic Director John Blomlie, left; and to Mr. Durda's right, Jaxon Lang, Student Council President; and Football Coach Myles Ginther.
* Pictured Bottom: Joseph Durda receives a plaque of recognition from Jaxon Lang, Student Council President
