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The Minneapolis Foundation (MN)
The Minneapolis Foundation is a statewide center for philanthropy, where Minnesotans make a difference every day.
Founded in 1915, The Minneapolis Foundation is one of the nation's oldest and largest community foundations. The foundation has helped generations of Minnesotans create a charitable legacy and are invested in the future of our community.
Web Address
www.minneapolisfoundation.org/
Social Media Links
Twitter - @mplsfoundation
Founded in 1915, The Minneapolis Foundation is one of the nation's oldest and largest community foundations. The foundation has helped generations of Minnesotans create a charitable legacy and are invested in the future of our community.
Web Address
www.minneapolisfoundation.org/
Social Media Links
Twitter - @mplsfoundation
Assets and Giving for Minneapolis Foundation
Assets
2019 - 812,815,836
2018 - 818,685,750
2017 - 733,948,041
2019 - 812,815,836
2018 - 818,685,750
2017 - 733,948,041
Domestic Grants
2019 - 81,764,816
2018 - 69,350,110
2019 - 81,764,816
2018 - 69,350,110
Recent News from Minneapolis Foundation
After positive results, Minneapolis looks to expand anti-violence program
Foundation: Minneapolis Foundation
... the 27-year-old Brown had read thousands of books and studied nonprofit management — even as his friends continued his drug business...more
Foundation: Minneapolis Foundation
... the 27-year-old Brown had read thousands of books and studied nonprofit management — even as his friends continued his drug business...more
Community Foundation Update (11/16/19)
Foundation: Community Foundation of Central Illinois, Knight Foundation, Oklahoma City Community Foundation, Omaha Community Foundation, Orange County Community Foundation, San Antonio Area Foundation, Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, McKnight Foundation, Minneapolis Foundation, San Diego Foundation, Seattle Foundation
The Rochester Area Foundation has announced grants totaling $146,000 to eighteen organizations. Awarded through the 2019 fall cycle of...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Central Illinois, Knight Foundation, Oklahoma City Community Foundation, Omaha Community Foundation, Orange County Community Foundation, San Antonio Area Foundation, Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, McKnight Foundation, Minneapolis Foundation, San Diego Foundation, Seattle Foundation
The Rochester Area Foundation has announced grants totaling $146,000 to eighteen organizations. Awarded through the 2019 fall cycle of...more
Regulatory burden: Are DEED's accountability measures for job-training programs doing more ...
Foundation: Minneapolis Foundation
Babington-Johnson, president and CEO of the nonprofit Stairstep .... outlined more training and support of nonprofits in DEED's management of...more
Foundation: Minneapolis Foundation
Babington-Johnson, president and CEO of the nonprofit Stairstep .... outlined more training and support of nonprofits in DEED's management of...more
Minnesota announces local grants for census outreach
Foundation: Minneapolis Foundation
Local and community groups may apply for small grants of up to $750 to ... the Minnesota Council on Foundations and the Minneapolis...more
Foundation: Minneapolis Foundation
Local and community groups may apply for small grants of up to $750 to ... the Minnesota Council on Foundations and the Minneapolis...more
Northfield Shares grant application season is open
Foundation: Minneapolis Foundation
Every year, Northfield Shares advances its mission by awarding grants to organizations working to enhance the Northfield community. Our...more
Foundation: Minneapolis Foundation
Every year, Northfield Shares advances its mission by awarding grants to organizations working to enhance the Northfield community. Our...more
The promise — and perceived peril — of bringing green amenities to low-income communities
Foundation: Minneapolis Foundation
The Minneapolis Foundation has awarded its first round of grants to involve low-income, diverse communities in climate change initiatives. More...more
Foundation: Minneapolis Foundation
The Minneapolis Foundation has awarded its first round of grants to involve low-income, diverse communities in climate change initiatives. More...more
Excerpts from recent Minnesota editorials
Foundation: Minneapolis Foundation
Minneapolis Foundation environmental grants will help lower-income ... Minnesota Interfaith Power & Light will use a $17,500 grant for a youth-...more
Foundation: Minneapolis Foundation
Minneapolis Foundation environmental grants will help lower-income ... Minnesota Interfaith Power & Light will use a $17,500 grant for a youth-...more
Minneapolis Foundation's new fund helps three nonprofits address climate change in low-income ...
Foundation: Knight Foundation, McKnight Foundation, Minneapolis Foundation
On Monday, the Minneapolis Foundation announced the initial grantees ... A total of 17 applicants vied for this first round of grants A second group...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation, McKnight Foundation, Minneapolis Foundation
On Monday, the Minneapolis Foundation announced the initial grantees ... A total of 17 applicants vied for this first round of grants A second group...more
These Corporations and Public Charities Funded the State Abortion Bans
Foundation: American Express Foundation, California Community Foundation, GE Foundation, Greater Houston Community Foundation, Intel Foundation, JPMorgan Chase Foundation, Minneapolis Foundation, San Diego Foundation, Tulsa Community Foundation, Anschutz Foundation, Pfizer Foundation
Issue-focused DAF sponsors such as the Colorado-based Christian Community Foundation, also known as WaterStone, which gave $25,000 to...more
Foundation: American Express Foundation, California Community Foundation, GE Foundation, Greater Houston Community Foundation, Intel Foundation, JPMorgan Chase Foundation, Minneapolis Foundation, San Diego Foundation, Tulsa Community Foundation, Anschutz Foundation, Pfizer Foundation
Issue-focused DAF sponsors such as the Colorado-based Christian Community Foundation, also known as WaterStone, which gave $25,000 to...more
Fourth Generation Awards $60000 in Grants
Foundation: Minneapolis Foundation
Fourth Generation, a program of The Minneapolis Foundation that brings together emerging philanthropists, awarded $60000 in grants to six...more
Foundation: Minneapolis Foundation
Fourth Generation, a program of The Minneapolis Foundation that brings together emerging philanthropists, awarded $60000 in grants to six...more
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