Mankato Area Foundation

50 YEARS OF DOING GOOD

CELEBRATING THE SPIRIT OF GIVING

Over the past five decades, the Mankato Area Foundation has witnessed the spirit of giving in this community and had the honor of helping individuals with their philanthropic goals. To mark this milestone, we are sharing 50 years of significant events, contributions and donors who have made an impact with their generosity and commitment to doing good. As we look to the future, we remain committed to helping shape a thriving community where philanthropy inspires new possibilities! See 50 Year Timeline

Since 1974, the Mankato Area Foundation has been dedicated to building a community of individuals that believe in the strength of giving. We continue today to shape Greater Mankato through connecting acts of giving with our community’s needs. As a permanent, trusted resource, donors look to the Mankato Area Foundation to help them make their charitable giving more effective. The Mankato Area Foundation is impacting the individuals in our community now and for generations to come by providing the expertise donors need to help donors nurture their philanthropic dreams and shape their legacy.

12 Mar

Consolidated Communications Community Fund of MAF awards $195,000

Mankato, MN (March 12, 2025)—The Consolidated Communications Community Fund of the Mankato Area Foundation is awarding $195,000 in grants to 32 local non-profit organizations across the Greater
Read more
11 Mar

Nonprofits: Strong leaders and community support

Mankato Free Press (March 11, 2025)—Charitable giving nationwide has been down in the last few years, but nonprofits in this region say support remains strong.
Read more
04 Mar

MAF grants $50,000 for Makerspace expansion

Mankato, MN (March 4, 2025)—The Mankato Area Foundation (MAF) has awarded a $50,000 grant to the Mankato Makerspace to support its capital campaign, which aims
Read more
03 Mar

Compassionate Community Center finds a home at Shared Spaces at Emy Frentz

Mankato Free Press (March 2, 2025)—With the help of the Mankato Area Foundation, Mary Ann Boe has a home for her Compassionate Community Center from
Read more

SHAPING OUR COMMUNITY. FOR GOOD.

50 YEARS OF DOING GOOD

CELEBRATING THE SPIRIT OF GIVING

50 YEARS OF COMMUNITY IMPACT

Philanthropy Review

News & Press

Consolidated Communications Community Fund of MAF awards $195,000

Nonprofits: Strong leaders and community support

MAF grants $50,000 for Makerspace expansion

Compassionate Community Center finds a home at Shared Spaces at Emy Frentz

Home