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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
The Charity That Big Tech Built
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Minneapolis Foundation
The Silicon Valley Community Foundation has grown to become one of the world's most well-funded foundations. But who in the Valley benefits...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Minneapolis Foundation
The Silicon Valley Community Foundation has grown to become one of the world's most well-funded foundations. But who in the Valley benefits...more
Nonprofit leader tries her hand at philanthropy
Foundation: Minneapolis Foundation
After 17 years at Pillsbury United Communities (PUC), Chanda Smith Baker, current president and CEO of the nonprofit, is moving on to...more
Foundation: Minneapolis Foundation
After 17 years at Pillsbury United Communities (PUC), Chanda Smith Baker, current president and CEO of the nonprofit, is moving on to...more
Ames Fund provides boost for Northfield organizations, community
Foundation: Northfield Area Foundation, Minneapolis Foundation
“Having a community foundation is a key ingredient to a healthy community,” Northfield Shares Board Chair Jennifer Sawyer said. “We always...more
Foundation: Northfield Area Foundation, Minneapolis Foundation
“Having a community foundation is a key ingredient to a healthy community,” Northfield Shares Board Chair Jennifer Sawyer said. “We always...more
Northfield Shares names its first executive director
Foundation: Minneapolis Foundation
So far, Krance said the community foundation has given out roughly $68,000 of its endowment to local groups like Community Action...more
Foundation: Minneapolis Foundation
So far, Krance said the community foundation has given out roughly $68,000 of its endowment to local groups like Community Action...more
Northfield Arts Guild set to expand staff with six-figure grant
Foundation: Minneapolis Foundation
The grant is a capacity-building grant, which will allow the Arts Guild to add two ... The volunteer and community engagement coordinator will focus...more
Foundation: Minneapolis Foundation
The grant is a capacity-building grant, which will allow the Arts Guild to add two ... The volunteer and community engagement coordinator will focus...more
Minneapolis Foundation announces nearly $5 million in grants
Foundation: Minneapolis Foundation
The grants will go toward organizations doing work around civic engagement, economic vitality and education, supporting partners such...more
Foundation: Minneapolis Foundation
The grants will go toward organizations doing work around civic engagement, economic vitality and education, supporting partners such...more
Minneapolis Foundation Awards Nearly $5 Million in Grants
Foundation: Knight Foundation, McKnight Foundation, Minneapolis Foundation
The grants fall into three categories: civic engagement, education, and economic vitality.Grant recipients include the Friendship Academy of the Arts, a K-6 charter school in South Minneapolis.The...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation, McKnight Foundation, Minneapolis Foundation
The grants fall into three categories: civic engagement, education, and economic vitality.Grant recipients include the Friendship Academy of the Arts, a K-6 charter school in South Minneapolis.The...more
The Minneapolis Foundation funds equity initiatives
Foundation: Minneapolis Foundation
With an eye on equity, the Minneapolis Foundation awarded nearly $5 million in competitive grants Tuesday to 87 nonprofits, schools...more
Foundation: Minneapolis Foundation
With an eye on equity, the Minneapolis Foundation awarded nearly $5 million in competitive grants Tuesday to 87 nonprofits, schools...more
SHOREWOODCity places 30-day restriction on rentals
Foundation: Knight Foundation, McKnight Foundation, Minneapolis Foundation
... the Pohlad Foundation, Frana Construction, the Minneapolis Foundation, the Pat and Tom Grossman Fund of the Minnesota Community...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation, McKnight Foundation, Minneapolis Foundation
... the Pohlad Foundation, Frana Construction, the Minneapolis Foundation, the Pat and Tom Grossman Fund of the Minnesota Community...more
Ex-Mayor to Lead Minneapolis Foundation; YouthBuild Founder to Retire
Foundation: Minneapolis Foundation
275 on The Chronicle's most recent Philanthropy 400 list of U.S. charities that raise the most private support. In the 2015 fiscal year, it distributed...more
Foundation: Minneapolis Foundation
275 on The Chronicle's most recent Philanthropy 400 list of U.S. charities that raise the most private support. In the 2015 fiscal year, it distributed...more
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