Cultivating
change
together.
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Who
We Are
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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"We started the OneMPLS Fund to create a pathway for everyone in our community to join forces for good."- Bill Sternberg Learn More
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Fourth Generation Kick-Off Event
Please join us as we kick off the 2023-2024 grantmaking cycle of Fourth Generation! Learn about Fourth Generation, mingle with current and prospective members, and dig into this year’s topic: Housing Equity – Supporting our unhoused neighbors.
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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.
$106M
Given in annual grants
70%
Of giving goes to Minnesota-based organizations
1,577
Donors
$1B
Total assets under management
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Learn how our collective efforts cultivate change.