SHAPING OUR COMMUNITY. FOR GOOD.
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
Mankato Area Foundation
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.
50 YEARS OF COMMUNITY IMPACT
Philanthropy Review
This edition of the Philanthropy Review tells the story of the Mankato Area Foundation, 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 a special section dedicated to the Mankato Community Collage which celebrates what truly makes our community so special—the people. See Philanthropy Review 2024
News & Press
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10 Jun
Giving for Good Catalog opens July 7
Read moreRadio Mankato (June 9, 2025) — Mankato Area Foundation joined Radio Mankato for an update on this summer's "Giving for Good Catalog".
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29 May
JZ Cancer Fund featured during Mankato Art Crawl
Read moreMankato Free Press (May 29, 2025)—Stop by Bridge Plaza during the 2025 Mankato Art Crawl to view “Photographic Journeys”, a special exhibit featuring images captured
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04 Apr
Recharge Mankato: EV Ride & Drive event set for April 12
Read moreMankato, MN (April 4, 2025) – The Mankato Area Foundation (MAF), in partnership with Recharge America, invites the community to Snell Motors on Saturday, April
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12 Mar
Consolidated Communications Community Fund of MAF awards $195,000
Read moreMankato, 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