Overview

For people who value a connection to the community, decades of proven and effective stewardship, and an exclusive commitment to philanthropy, The Minneapolis Foundation is the obvious choice.

Chances are, you already support the organizations and issues you care about by giving to them directly. Now you're ready to consider creating a private foundation or charitable fund to continue your giving today and over time.

If you're looking for more impact, less paperwork, better tax advantages, and expert advice, The Minneapolis Foundation is for you. We offer a variety of charitable funds and trusts to meet your financial and charitable goals so you can support the causes and institutions that are important to you and your family. You receive maximum tax advantages while we handle the administrative work.

Create a giving program that is customized to your assets, your wishes, and your personal and financial goals. At The Minneapolis Foundation you get competitive investment returns, along with professional advice and personal attention from a local partner committed to the community.

We offer a broad array of funds and giving strategies. And we can accept the widest variety of assets. Design a giving strategy that is tailored to your situation. Set up a fund using cash, stock, or illiquid assets. Rely on our professional, expert charitable gift planning services.

We provide expertise -- combined with experience. Tap into our connections in the community -- through issue research, evaluation, and tailored philanthropic consulting services when you need them.

We're local. We've helped generations of Minnesotans with their giving. Because we're involved in the issues facing the community, and committed to its future, we are a resource you can trust.

We're available. We're here to help you when you need us and however you find it most convenient. We'll work directly with you or in partnership with you own professional advisors.

Put your assets to good work. The Minneapolis Foundation can accept most types of assets and, because we are a public charity, your gifts can usually be deducted at their fair market value. Although most donors contribute cash or appreciated, publicly-traded stock, we are also able to accept:

• closely-held stock
• real estate
• stock options or founder's stock
• limited liability partnership units
• qualified retirement plan assets or IRAs
• disclaimed inheritance (if provided for in a will or living trust)
• assets of other trusts or of a private foundation
• life insurance
• personal residence (retained life estate)

Assets may be contributed outright, or may be used to establish gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts, charitable lead trusts, or other planned gifts. Get details about accepted asset types.

Flexibility. Expertise. Service.

We offer our personalized, expert service to help you determine the best vehicle for your giving depending on your situation, or you can create the type of fund you've already selected beginning with a phone call. Either way we believe you'll find giving through The Minneapolis Foundation to be an easy, enjoyable, and efficient way to make a difference.

We're happy to answer any questions you have or discuss giving options. Please feel free to call us anytime at (612) 672-3820.