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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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The Minneapolis Foundation announced a commitment of more than $1.3 million to Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) to support literacy and leadership during the 2024-2025 school year.

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Helping New Immigrants Thrive in Minnesota

Anyone who spends a lot of time in Minneapolis public schools—as I get to do as part of my job—will have noticed an important difference over the past year: There are more immigrant children in many schools. Beyond this recent change, I’ve also learned that many of these new students will spend years in these schools while their immigration status is worked out in an overwhelmed court system.

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Minnesota Meeting: Environment

Join us to hear from local and national leaders in the environmental justice movement, learn more about a new initiative focused on Minnesota’s water, and discover how unprecedented public funding to address human health and environmental challenges could be a game-changer for communities across the Great Lakes region.

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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.
$98M
Given in annual grants
70%
Of giving goes to Minnesota-based organizations
1,567
Fundholders in our generous community
$1B
Total assets under management