Big impact for regional families: DAF helps support Children’s Museum
A transformational gift to the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota, made through a donor advised fund at Mankato Area Foundation, is helping bring expanded opportunities for play, learning, and connection to families across the region.
MAF Funds help bring creativity to the community
Support from the Gene Biewen and Noel Van Tol Fund and the Marian Anderson Fund of the Mankato Area Foundation is helping spark new public art experiences - activating spaces, inviting participation, and strengthening community connections.
Grant brings free bike helmets and safety to local families
A grant from the Mankato Area Foundation is helping local children build confidence, safety skills, and access to essential bike helmets for healthier outdoor play.
MAF Fund helps bring art and energy to Lower North Mankato
Thanks to support from the Marian Anderson Fund of the Mankato Area Foundation, "CityArt in the Alley" offers a positive focal point for residents and visitors, helping strengthen community spirit during a period of major street reconstruction.
Minnesota Valley Business Magazine: “MAF Makes Mankato Greater”
From tackling food insecurity to supporting the arts, area philanthropy thrives.
Giving back: Area philanthropy thrives
From tackling food insecurity to supporting the arts, area philanthropy thrives.
Free sessions give nonprofits philanthropic know-how
Mankato Area Foundation is presenting the four-part series of free sessions to help organizations recognize potential opportunities for increasing revenue in different areas: Philanthropy 101, Individual Giving 101, Grant Making 101 and Earned Income 101.
Additional TFFF 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 impact of this philanthropic commitment.
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.
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 match to go toward major renovations at Kiwanis Camp Patterson on Lake Washington. For Margie, it’s her own memories of what attending Bible camp as