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Aid groups stepped in to assist Minnesota immigrant families
Minnesota has seen an impressive array of foundations, charities, houses of worship, and generous individuals step up to provide assistance after the federal immigration crackdown.
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For us, the fund is more than just a giving vehicle. It’s a way to ensure that our family’s commitment to literacy, education, and dignity continues across generations.- Rosemond Owens
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Regrounding in What Matters Now
Watch this video to see how shared tools and insights can help you support organizations you care about in this challenging time.
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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Code42 Foundation Enters a New Chapter
The goal was always to create a legacy that would outlast the company. A decade later, that vision has become reality.
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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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Hunger is Here. Don’t Look Away.
This year, as many of us gather around full tables, far too many of our neighbors are unsure where their next meal will come from. The good news? Every one of us can make a real, immediate difference.
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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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It’s Time to Flip the Script on Year-End Planning
Don’t wait for your clients to ask. Start a conversation about giving. At the Minneapolis Foundation, we’re ready to help—with talking points, giving tools, and expert support tailored to your clients’ goals.
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Donor Advised Funds & Community-Driven Giving with Chris Beach
Chris Beach, Senior Vice President at the Minneapolis Foundation, joins hosts Camille Pearson-Walz and Kristi Ackley for an engaging conversation about donor-advised funds and their growing impact on the philanthropic landscape.
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CEO and wife donate $250K to help pay for mental health costs of workers’ children
Russ and Trish Becker donated $250,000 to help start an employee-assistance fund at APi Group this spring.
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Giving with a Learning Mindset
For some fundholders at the Minneapolis Foundation, grantmaking is a simple matter of clicking a button in our online portal to support causes they care about. For others, it’s a much more hands-on experience.
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Lathrop GPM: Advising for Good
For the attorneys at this firm, connecting clients with first-class philanthropic solutions is just part of the job.
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Whether you’re ready to establish a fund or give to a collective effort, we’re here to help you drive positive change on causes you care about. As a community foundation, we create pathways for you to learn, connect with others, and bring your charitable goals to life.
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