A Home for Giving
212 E Walnut Street, Suite 1
Mankato, MN 56001
The Shared Spaces Philanthropy Center is a dedicated place for advancing charitable giving in Greater Mankato. It welcomes nonprofits, donors, and community members who are passionate about making a difference. The center includes office space for Mankato Area Foundation staff, a public conference room for conversations around giving, and a distinctive facade that reflects the values, legacy, and energy of our community.
Those Who Made It Possible
The Mankato Area Foundation Shared Spaces Philanthropy Center building was generously donated by Tony Frentz and Rob Else.
L&N Andreas Foundation
Neubau Holdings
Al and Erla Fallenstein Fund
Carl and Verna Schmidt Foundation
Chad and Tara Surprenant
Category One Fund
Thin Film Technology Fund
Mardag Foundation
Consolidated Communications Community Fund
Thom Family Foundation
Biederman Family Fund
Ogden P. Confer Fund
Knutson Construction Services
Ryan and Jill McKeown Charitable Fund
US Bank
Deb and Bryan Sowers
Pat and Kristin Duncanson Family Fund
Schott Family Fund
Steven and Kathleen Burnett Fund
Andy and Christine Nessler Fund
The Adela Rindal Foundation Fund
OUR PANEL STORY
AGRICULTURE
ARTS & CULTURE
GROWTH & LIVABILITY
INDIVIDUALITY
CONNECTIVITY & COLLABORATION
FLUIDITY
HERITAGE
Telling Our Story
SHARED SPACES PHILANTHROPY CENTER
A Home for Philanthropy
Nancy Zallek never anticipated her job would involve endless conversations about plumbing, flooring and electrical wiring.
It wasn’t really in her job description, but that’s just what happens when you build and later expand upon a successful nonprofit center. “I now know more about HVAC than I ever cared to,” Zallek said, laughing. “But it’s all for a great cause.” Learn More
Telling Our Story
COMMUNITY IMPACT
Shared Spaces, Shared Resources
“I’ll never forget Nancy walking me around and describing her vision of the original Shared Spaces building during the early stages of its construction and renovation,” laughed Jean Keenan, executive director of the Life-Work Planning Center, while referring to Nancy Zallek, President and CEO of Mankato Area Foundation (MAF). Read More