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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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“Our goal is to help generous individuals, families, and businesses connect with community in ways that expand their vision of what’s possible.”- Maggie McCracken
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Showing Up for Your Neighbors
In the wake of Operation Metro Surge, Iglesia Dios Habla Hoy (DHH Church) stepped up to support families facing fear, uncertainty, and the daily realities of increased immigration enforcement.
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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Professional Advisors Hold the Key
The need is urgent. The resources exist. And professional advisors are the bridge between them. The question isn’t whether your clients care about making an impact. They do. The question is whether they’re being given the tools, inspiration, and leadership they need to act in meaningful ways.
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A Legacy Comes to Life, with Help from a Friend
In the last years of his life, Bob Jones thought deeply about how he could create a legacy that would help other families. That dream is now becoming reality with help from the Minneapolis Foundation and an old friend.
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Giving Her All to Help Kids Experience Nature
When a longtime Cargill executive heard that a North Minneapolis nonprofit wanted to reopen a youth camp in Carver County, she jumped in to help.
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Running the Philanthropic Race Together
Whether you're just starting your philanthropic journey or looking to deepen your impact, the Minneapolis Foundation can help. We’re excited to run this race together.
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Robert M. Jones Fund Makes $3 Million Commitment
This significant contribution will empower Children’s Minnesota to continue delivering world-class care to children for generations to come.
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It’s Time to Give Advised
The Minneapolis Foundation can help you use your Donor Advised Fund to meet the urgency of the moment. With a little advisement, you can donate it to causes you connect with deeply.
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We have a DAF problem
Community foundations can lead the way in solving it and unlocking these resources—and the Minneapolis Foundation is completely focused on doing just that. We see the DAF problem, and we see the opportunity.
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Philanthropy During Moments of Change
Having smart financial advisors can help you make more money. In the same way, having smart philanthropic advisors—like our team at the Minneapolis Foundation—can help you make a greater impact when you invest in important causes.
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Connecting Hearts and Minds Through Music
Watch this video about Giving Voice to witness how they defy dementia through music and how the Foundation and our fundholders lift up this innovative work.
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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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