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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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"Collective giving reflects a simple truth: Meaningful change happens when people work together."- Sara Lueben
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Fourth Generation Takes On Hunger
No one could have foreseen how timely, appropriate, and important this focus would be.
Through giving circles, member groups, 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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Nobody Saves the World Alone
Learn more about Collective Giving and how it reflects a simple truth: Meaningful change happens when people work together in this Star Tribune article.
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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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Celebrate Fourth Generation at Graze 4 Good
Curious about how collective giving can shape a stronger community? Graze 4 Good offers a welcoming space to see the impact of Fourth Generation.
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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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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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Clear Focus, Stronger Impact
Over the past year, WCA Foundation members—working with the Minneapolis Foundation’s collective giving team—took a step back to consider what they’ve learned from recent grant rounds. Learn how this reflection helped sharpen their 2026 Project Investments grant round.
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Fourth Generation is a giving circle for rising leaders who care about our community and want to make a bigger impact than they could alone. Every year, this volunteer-led group comes together to learn about a local issue, research and hear from organizations that address it, and pool their resources to support it through equity-focused grantmaking.
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