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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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Building a Stronger Future with Main Street Grants

Family-owned restaurants, neighborhood clinics, and apartment buildings are among the small businesses and development projects that are taking shape with help from state-funded grants administered by the Minneapolis Foundation.

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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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$114M

Given in annual grants

5,315

Organizations and people supported

1,552

Charitable funds administered

67%

Of giving goes to Minnesota-based organizations

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