Initially, the foundation strove to help construct the athletic fields since they were not included in the budget when the school was built at its present location along Hwy. 53 north of Minong, WI. Generous donations through the foundation accomplished what the school alone was unable to do without substantially raising taxes.

Since then the Northwood Education Foundation has continued to help enhance the learning opportunities at the school through funding projects, programs, supplies, and workshops for Northwood's teachers and students and through providing grant development assistance.