50 YEARS OF DOING GOOD

CELEBRATING THE SPIRIT OF GIVING

The Mankato Area Foundation is celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2024! Over the past five decades, we’ve witnessed the spirit of giving in this community and have had the privilege to help 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. We look forward to what the future will bring. 

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50 YEARS OF COMMUNITY IMPACT

Philanthropy Review 2024

Over the past five decades, the Mankato Area Foundation has had the honor of helping individuals with their philanthropic goals. We’ve witnessed the spirit of giving in this community over and over and see the impact of its incredible generosity. This year’s Philanthropy Review tells our story from 1974 through 2024. It features an action-packed timeline, perspectives from founders, former board members and donors as well as stories of impact and gratitude. Plus, you will find highlights of MAF’s role in The Community Collage which celebrates what truly makes our community so special—the people. Thank you for being a part of this journey—past, present and future.
 
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COMMUNITY IMPACT

Responding in Times of Need

When ECHO Food Shelf had some emergency infrastructure issues that impacted the storage of perishables—potentially preventing them from getting food to their clients—they reached out to the Mankato Area Foundation (MAF).

“It was scary because we had two walk-in coolers and two walk-in refrigerators that were impacted,” Deisy De Leon Esqueda, ECHO manager said. “Food that could be used to feed families was at risk of being thrown out.” Read More