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We All Eat: BMPP 10 Year Celebration
We are proud to partner with the BMPP Giving Circle, now celebrating its 10th anniversary! Watch this video and see why they are a shining example of how giving circles and collective giving work.
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A Signature Fund Fuels Efforts to End Domestic Violence
A grant from the WCA Foundation honors the creativity and responsiveness of Esperanza United.
Read StoryArt & Culture
Funding to Preserve Black History
A Racial and Economic Justice grant helps Memorialize the Movement preserve murals made after George Floyd’s murder.
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Grants that Build Native Wealth
The Mni Sota Fund is using a Racial and Economic Justice grant to support Indigenous business owners.
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Unlocking Doors to Fair and Affordable Housing
This year, our OneMPLS Fund is focused on addressing our region’s ongoing housing crisis. Watch highlights from our OneMPLS learning collaborative that digs into this issue.
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Three Affordable Housing Challenges
What barriers must our community overcome to ensure that all Minnesotans have safe, stable homes? Want to learn more about this topic? Check out this video to learn more.
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Understanding the Landscape of Criminal Convictions
The Minneapolis Foundation supported a newly released study from the University of Minnesota's Robina Institute of Criminal Law and Criminal Justice that covers the multifaceted consequences of a criminal conviction in Minnesota, including the financial obligations that come post-conviction.
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Getting Closer to Food Justice
We joined Twin Cities Food Justice on a food rescue—just one of the ways we create opportunities for our partners to connect and learn from each other.
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$1.5 MILLION IN REIMAGINE EDUCATION GRANTS AWARDED
The Minneapolis Foundation announced more than $1.5 million in Reimagine Education grants to 30 schools, school districts, and organizations advancing equity and uplifting youth voices in Minnesota’s K-12 education system.
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Funding to Preserve Black History
A Racial and Economic Justice grant helps Memorialize the Movement preserve murals made after George Floyd’s murder.
Watch VideoArt & Culture
Community radio station honored by Here is MPLS
Congratulations to KRSM and the 12 other people, projects, and organizations honored by Here is MPLS! Check out this story featured on Fox 9.
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Curious about Art & Culture?
The arts are essential to who and what we are in Minnesota. We are committed to ensuring that the arts remain a strength in our state and are accessible to all communities.
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Appealing to younger generation of givers
Nonprofits are trying new tactics to draw millennials, who have increased giving nationally. This includes giving circles like Fourth Generation.
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Minnesota’s Future: Rugged Togetherness
Check out this article in the Star Tribune, where our CEO, R.T. Rybak, shared four opportunities for Minnesotans to unify around big challenges.
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Curious about Civic Leadership?
Communities are stronger when everyone participates in public discussion and decision-making about issues that affect their lives and our society as a whole. Explore how we partner with others to foster civic engagement, discourse, and advocacy.
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Getting Closer to Food Justice
We joined Twin Cities Food Justice on a food rescue—just one of the ways we create opportunities for our partners to connect and learn from each other.
Watch VideoClimate & Environment
Climate Action Grants Awarded to 13 Local Groups
The Minneapolis Climate Action and Racial Equity Fund awarded $310,000 in grants to 13 local organizations that are doing innovative work to take action on climate change.
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Curious about Climate & Environment?
Our world is big and none of us can protect it alone, especially given the climate crisis we face. Learn more about how we are bringing diverse communities together to take action for climate justice.
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Understanding the Landscape of Criminal Convictions
The Minneapolis Foundation supported a newly released study from the University of Minnesota's Robina Institute of Criminal Law and Criminal Justice that covers the multifaceted consequences of a criminal conviction in Minnesota, including the financial obligations that come post-conviction.
VisitCriminal Justice
Harvard releases Minneapolis public safety report
Harvard University researchers released a report recommending ways Minneapolis should handle public safety. The study was funded in part by the Minneapolis Foundation and was done in response to calls for change following George Floyd's murder.
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Curious about Criminal Justice?
We are committed to dismantling the pervasive racial inequities of our society’s criminal legal system. Explore the ways we are pursuing justice, equity, and healing.
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We All Eat: BMPP 10 Year Celebration
We are proud to partner with the BMPP Giving Circle, now celebrating its 10th anniversary! Watch this video and see why they are a shining example of how giving circles and collective giving work.
Watch VideoArt & Culture
Funding to Preserve Black History
A Racial and Economic Justice grant helps Memorialize the Movement preserve murals made after George Floyd’s murder.
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Curious about Economic Mobility?
Our economic systems should be fair and position everyone to achieve financial stability and build wealth. Learn how we support efforts to stabilize communities and dismantle inequities in our economy.
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$1.5 MILLION IN REIMAGINE EDUCATION GRANTS AWARDED
The Minneapolis Foundation announced more than $1.5 million in Reimagine Education grants to 30 schools, school districts, and organizations advancing equity and uplifting youth voices in Minnesota’s K-12 education system.
Read StoryEducation
Education Update – Historic Legislative Investments
State lawmakers made landmark investments in Minnesota’s schools this session, building on years of advocacy and organizing by young people and their families, educators, and school leaders across the state.
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Curious about Education?
We need to build an education system that works for each and every child. Through research, learning collectives, grantmaking, co-investment, and more, we are pursuing equity in education.
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A Signature Fund Fuels Efforts to End Domestic Violence
A grant from the WCA Foundation honors the creativity and responsiveness of Esperanza United.
Read StoryEconomic Mobility
Ensuring Women Survive and Thrive
The WCA Foundation awarded grants to 18 organizations focused on meeting the fundamental needs of women through economic stability, education, shelter, safety, and health programs and initiatives.
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Curious about Health & Wellness?
Explore our resources to better understand the importance of self-care, trauma healing, and wellness.
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