Cultivating
change
together.
The Minneapolis Foundation drives collective action to realize strong, vibrant communities. We cultivate generosity by taking action on the greatest civic, social, and economic needs—making grants, driving research and advocacy, and providing services to donors seeking to make a difference.
Our Approach
Through Donor Advised Funds and other tools, we create a seamless giving experience for generous individuals, families, and businesses. Our personalized support, tax benefits, and collective giving opportunities enable donors to make a bigger impact on the causes they care about.
For nonprofits, we offer a range of grant opportunities year-round, focusing on issues like racial and economic justice and reimagining education. We also partner with civic leaders, businesses, and other changemakers to act on other pressing issues — from climate change to health, the arts, and more.
Explore Snapshots of Our Work
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Grants that Build Native Wealth
The Mni Sota Fund is using a Racial and Economic Justice grant to support Indigenous business owners.
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A Signature Fund Fuels Efforts to End Domestic Violence
A grant from the WCA Foundation honors the creativity and responsiveness of Esperanza United.
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Funding to Preserve Black History
A Racial and Economic Justice grant helps Memorialize the Movement preserve murals made after George Floyd’s murder.
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Racial and Economic Justice on Lake Street
With people across our community, we are supporting local businesses as they continue to rebound from the turmoil of 2020.
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Reimagine Education with Minnesota’s Principals
Teaming up with University of Minnesota researchers, we launched a groundbreaking survey of school principals statewide.
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Scholarship Funds Invest in Black Leadership
Through its scholarship program, a fraternity of African American professionals demonstrates the power of collective giving.
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Fund for Safe Communities Promotes Healing
With help from a recent grant, a local group uses taiko drumming to promote mental health and engage with young people.
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Our Fundholders Give Access to the Outdoors
Two legacy funds established to benefit Minnesotans who are blind now help a local nonprofit expand access to outdoor adventures.
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Our company partnerships help CODE42 map its generosity
We partnered with a tech company to create programs that help its employees give back to their communities.
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With Us
We invest in community-driven solutions that amplify diverse voices, dismantle barriers to opportunity, and respond to emerging needs. Together, we can cultivate meaningful change. Follow us on social media to see more stories of impact and discover ways you can join us.
