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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 Dream of Building a Better Minneapolis

Together we have built a place that, in spite of imperfections and ongoing inequities, continues to strive to make the American dream real. And that’s a vision so much bigger than anyone who wants to divide us.

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Building Forward Fund Awards $1 Million in Grants

Ten local organizations will receive a total of $1 million through the Minneapolis Foundation’s Building Forward Fund, a collective effort to support nonprofit leaders making bold, strategic pivots in the face of rapid change.

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New Giving Circle Channels IRAs Into Local Change

When members of our newest giving circle first came together, most had never met. But they had a few things in common: A love of learning, a curiosity about collaborative grantmaking, and Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) they wanted to use for good. 

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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