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"It Makes Giving Easy"

David and Patty Murphy use their donor advised fund to support a variety of local organizations with whom they have deep connections. They enjoy The Minneapolis Foundation’s personal service and convenient on-line tools, and the efficiency of adding to their fund with stock transfers. Their only regret is not setting up their fund earlier.
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Ken Melrose, Leading by Serving

Ken Melrose, CEO of the TORO Company for more than 20 years, created a Critical Needs Fund at the Foundation to help the employees who had contributed so much to the company's success. Ken Melrose is pictured at left with Dan Berg of The Minneapolis Foundation
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"The best thing I've ever done..."

Dick McFarland consistently relies on the expertise of The Minneapolis Foundation to ensure that the organizations benefiting from his charitable donations are legitimate and well-deserving 501(c)(3) organizations.
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The Mark family on creating a donor advised fund

“The Minneapolis Foundation helps us find causes we believe in and where we can make a difference,” says Brian Mark. He and his family created a donor advised fund a few years ago. “It’s also helped us stay very organized in our giving.”
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Corporate Giving Made Easy

Wayzata financial advisory firm Blue Rock Advisors practices what it preaches, not only encouraging its clients to be charitable, but its staff as well. Blue Rock's principals created a Corporate Advised Fund at The Minneapolis Foundation that's guided by the company's employees -- making it easier for everyone to make a difference.
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Finding meaning in giving together

“Couples have things that keep them together hobby-wise; it may be golf or cooking,” Rounds said. “For us, it’s actually our philanthropy.”
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Giving Abroad

Wendy Cox, a Minneapolis Foundation donor, sees the effectiveness of microcredit in fighting global poverty. She, along with other Foundation donors, contributes to groups like Opportunity International, a microcredit-based organization.

A Generous Legacy

We make it easy to make a difference – today and for future generations. Walter D. Boutell made a gift to the Foundation over 75 years ago. His gift continues to send low-income children to summer camp each year.

Home Is Where Her Heart Is

After her husband passed away, "it felt like a way to go and get involved,” Kathy Christopherson said of her decision to contribute both time and money to Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity. Habitat creates more affordable housing, providing families with better work and educational opportunities and greater stability for their children.
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