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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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It’s Time to Flip the Script on Year-End Planning

Don’t wait for your clients to ask. Start a conversation about giving. At the Minneapolis Foundation, we’re ready to help—with talking points, giving tools, and expert support tailored to your clients’ goals.

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12 Local Groups Receive Grants for Climate Action

Twelve organizations will receive a total of $370,000 in funding from the Minneapolis Climate Action and Racial Equity Fund.

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Keeping Public Media Strong in Minnesota

Recognizing the importance of public and community media in our state, we are granting $75,000 from our OneMPLS Fund to Save the Signal Minnesota, a new statewide effort to protect the future of public media.

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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