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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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Federal Judge Orders $180M in Environmental Dollars Restored

Communities seeking to protect their air and water, make homes healthy and safe, and address other environmental hazards won a major victory when a federal court ruled in favor of three organizations administering grants that the EPA terminated earlier this year.

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A Legacy Comes to Life, with Help from a Friend

In the last years of his life, Bob Jones thought deeply about how he could create a legacy that would help other families. That dream is now becoming reality with help from the Minneapolis Foundation and an old friend.

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Restore. Rebuild. Reimagine. And Remember.

As we mark the fifth anniversary of a murder that shook the world, we join our community in remembering George Floyd. We honor the progress we have made to restore what was damaged and rebuild what was lost.

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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