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The Minneapolis Foundation cultivates generosity by driving action for the greatest civic, social, and economic needs. We partner with nonprofits, facilitate grantmaking, drive research and advocacy, and provide services to donors seeking to make a difference.

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New Report Offers Map of Youth Career Pathways

“Paving the Way to Prosperity” highlights challenges and opportunities for Twin Cities programs serving young people.

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Giving Her All to Help Kids Experience Nature

When a longtime Cargill executive heard that a North Minneapolis nonprofit wanted to reopen a youth camp in Carver County, she jumped in to help.

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Our Commitment to Advancing Economic Mobility

Recognizing today’s challenges, the Minneapolis Foundation is launching an updated version of the Racial and Economic Justice grant program that incorporates feedback about the need for more flexible resources to support organizations that advance economic mobility.

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Our history of driving civic and social change can be felt locally and globally—and will be for generations to come.
$114M
Given in annual grants
5,315
Organizations and people supported
1,552
Charitable funds administered
67%
Of giving goes to Minnesota-based organizations