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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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Minnesota Meeting: Of the People

Amid this year’s surge in federal immigration enforcement, Minnesotans have shown what it means to stand together. Join the Minneapolis Foundation on October 7th for its 2026 Minnesota Meeting--an event focused on what happened last winter, what our communities are still experiencing, and where we go from here.

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OneMPLS Fund Awards Grants for Domestic Violence Services

The Minneapolis Foundation has awarded $300,000 through the OneMPLS Fund to strengthen services for survivors of domestic and gender-based violence, helping to offset the impact of profound disruptions during Operation Metro Surge.

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Foundation Awards $2.4 Million in Economic Mobility Grants

19 organizations will receive funding to help entrepreneurs thrive, strengthen neighborhood economies, and expand opportunity.

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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.
$129M
Given in annual grants
5,708
Organizations and people supported
1,572
Charitable funds administered
74%
Of giving goes to Minnesota-based organizations