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Supporting Student Stability
The OneMPLS Fund has awarded $500,000 to Minneapolis Public Schools to expand housing support for students and their families.
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Standing Up for Minneapolis
Peaceful, creative gatherings like these have helped spotlight the heroism of Minnesotans, showing the world that our state—and especially Minneapolis—is a place where neighbors stand together.
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Philanthropy’s Response to Operation Metro Surge
Read MCF's report on how Minnesota’s philanthropic ecosystem organized during a critical moment in state history.
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Investing in Women’s Safety and Independence
The WCA Foundation, a Signature Fund of the Minneapolis Foundation, has awarded more than $555,000 to 20 Twin Cities metro-area organizations providing women with vital support in safety, shelter, health, and economic stability.
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Fourth Generation Takes On Hunger
No one could have foreseen how timely, appropriate, and important this focus would be.
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Nobody Saves the World Alone
Join us for an evening of inspiration and connection as we explore the power of collective giving. Whether you're part of a giving circle, support collective giving in your community, or are simply collective-curious, you're invited!
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Minneapolis Foundation Welcomes Five Trustees
The Minneapolis Foundation is pleased to welcome five new members to its Board of Trustees.
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Fostering Inclusion Through the Special Olympics
The excitement is growing as Minnesota gets ready to step into the spotlight as host of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.
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From Hardship to Stability, from Stability to Prosperity
When federal agents descended on Minnesota during Operation Metro Surge, CLUES—the state’s largest Latino-led nonprofit—had to pivot from its usual array of social services to address more immediate needs.
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Housing Stability and Student Success
Watch this full event, hosted as part of the Minneapolis Foundation’s Reimagine Education initiative, where we explored how funders, educators, policymakers, and community partners can collaborate to create stability, opportunity, and brighter futures for Minnesota’s students.
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Economic Response Grants Back 900+ Small Businesses
Hundreds of businesses have received emergency financial support through the Economic Response Fund, a rapid-response effort led by the Minneapolis Foundation to help small businesses stay afloat and keep contributing to the regional economy.
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Fourth Generation Takes On Hunger
No one could have foreseen how timely, appropriate, and important this focus would be.
Read StoryCollective Giving
Nobody Saves the World Alone
Join us for an evening of inspiration and connection as we explore the power of collective giving. Whether you're part of a giving circle, support collective giving in your community, or are simply collective-curious, you're invited!
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Curious about Collective Giving?
Through giving circles, advisory committees, and pooled funds, we create opportunities for people and businesses across our community to come together and take action on urgent needs. See this work in action.
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Economic Response Grants Back 900+ Small Businesses
Hundreds of businesses have received emergency financial support through the Economic Response Fund, a rapid-response effort led by the Minneapolis Foundation to help small businesses stay afloat and keep contributing to the regional economy.
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2026 Economic Mobility Grants
Starting April 15, the Minneapolis Foundation will accept proposals from organizations that advance economic mobility.
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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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Housing Stability and Student Success
Watch this full event, hosted as part of the Minneapolis Foundation’s Reimagine Education initiative, where we explored how funders, educators, policymakers, and community partners can collaborate to create stability, opportunity, and brighter futures for Minnesota’s students.
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2026 Reimagine Education Grants
This year's funding will focus on youth career pathways. The Minneapolis Foundation is accepting applications for grants that help students transition from school to college and careers through practical training and workforce exploration.
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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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Meeting the Moment… for 110 Years
The past year asked a lot of everyone in our community. And time and again, you rose to the moment with generosity, creativity, and resolve. Learn more in our 2025 Year in Review.
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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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Curious about Environment?
Our world is big and none of us can protect it alone. Learn more about how we are bringing diverse communities together to steward our air, water, and land.
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Investing in Women’s Safety and Independence
The WCA Foundation, a Signature Fund of the Minneapolis Foundation, has awarded more than $555,000 to 20 Twin Cities metro-area organizations providing women with vital support in safety, shelter, health, and economic stability.
Read StoryGiving in Action
Fostering Inclusion Through the Special Olympics
The excitement is growing as Minnesota gets ready to step into the spotlight as host of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.
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Curious about Giving in Action?
Explore how we partner with generous individuals, families, and businesses to drive positive change on the causes they care about—in Minnesota and around the world.
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Philanthropy’s Response to Operation Metro Surge
Read MCF's report on how Minnesota’s philanthropic ecosystem organized during a critical moment in state history.
VisitSpecial Initiatives
Minneapolis Foundation Welcomes Five Trustees
The Minneapolis Foundation is pleased to welcome five new members to its Board of Trustees.
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Curious about Special Initiatives?
In addition to our core issues, we take on projects where we see opportunities to fuel community engagement and action on emerging local issues. Explore our recent efforts.
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