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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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Investing in Women’s Safety and Independence

The WCA Foundation, a Signature Fund of the Minneapolis Foundation, has awarded more than $555,000 to 20 Twin Cities metro-area organizations providing women with vital support in safety, shelter, health, and economic stability.

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Fourth Generation Takes On Hunger

No one could have foreseen how timely, appropriate, and important this focus would be.

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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 history of driving civic and social change can be felt locally and globally—and will be for generations to come.
$129M
Given in annual grants
5,708
Organizations and people supported
1,572
Charitable funds administered
74%
Of giving goes to Minnesota-based organizations