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 nurture their philanthropic dreams and shape their legacy.

07 Jan

Additional Taylor investment expands long‑term impact across the region

Through its role as one of three supporting organizations, MAF will continue partnering with the Taylor Family Farms Foundation to expand the reach and long‑term
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06 Jan

With support from MAF, BENCHS rebuilds

With strategic guidance through MAF and community partnerships, the animal humane society stabilized operations and positioned itself for long-term sustainability.
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24 Dec

MAF donor match drives Camp Patterson upgrades

Mankato Free Press (December 2025) — MADISON LAKE — Margie and Phil Slingsby of Mankato both have strong personal reasons for establishing a $100,000 pledge
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03 Dec

Giving in action: MAF grants $4.2 million

The Mankato Area Foundation (MAF) released its annual report, the Philanthropy Review, celebrating another year of impact in local giving. A total of 701 grants,
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Philanthropy Review 2025

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Additional Taylor investment expands long‑term impact across the region

With support from MAF, BENCHS rebuilds

MAF donor match drives Camp Patterson upgrades

Giving in action: MAF grants $4.2 million

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