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The Minneapolis Foundation cultivates generosity by driving action for the greatest civic, social, and economic needs. We partner with nonprofits, facilitate grantmaking, drive research and advocacy, and provide services to donors seeking to make a difference.

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A Message from Our CEO

We can’t know what we will face over the next century, or even the next few years. What we do know is that none of us can, or should, shoulder the challenges alone, which means we need to continue to grow our generous community.

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$40 Million Available for Environmental Justice Grants

This program will distribute $40 million in grants to support priorities identified by local communities, from clean air and water to ensuring all residents have access to healthy food.

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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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Our history of driving civic and social change can be felt locally and globally—and will be for generations to come.
$98M
Given in annual grants
70%
Of giving goes to Minnesota-based organizations
1,567
Fundholders in our generous community
$1B
Total assets under management