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, amounting to $4.2 million, were distributed to nonprofit organizations through MAF during the previous fiscal year, ending June 30, 2025.

Mankato, MN (July 2025) – Pioneer Bank, in partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines), is pleased to announce that Mankato Area Foundation will receive a $30,000 grant from the FHLB Des Moines Member Impact Fund.

Mankato, MN (July 11, 2025) – The Mankato Area Foundation has launched the 2025 Giving for Good Catalog, a community-driven initiative featuring more than 50 local nonprofit projects – each addressing a timely need in our community.

Mankato, MN (April 4, 2025) – The Mankato Area Foundation (MAF), in partnership with Recharge America, invites the community to Snell Motors on Saturday, April 12, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., for a day of electrified activities at the Recharge Mankato: EV Ride & Drive event.

Mankato, 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 Mankato area. Consolidated’s Community Fund focuses its support on local programs that meet critical community needs, such as hunger and homelessness, along with initiatives that

Mankato, MN (March 4, 2025)—The Mankato Area Foundation (MAF) has awarded a $50,000 grant to the Mankato Makerspace to support its capital campaign, which aims to expand its current location to meet the growing demand for creative programming. The grant was awarded from a donor advised fund of MAF, with

Mankato, MN (November 26, 2024) — The Mankato Area Foundation (MAF) released Philanthropy Review 2024 this week, highlighting another record year of generosity and 50 years of impact.

Mankato, MN (November 21, 2024) — The Mankato Area Foundation (MAF) has awarded two grants totaling $300,000 to help address regional food insecurity.

Mankato, MN (April 9, 2024) — The Mankato Area Foundation (MAF) is welcoming the community to get a sneak peek of the newly renovated Shared Spaces at Emy Frentz during the Mankato Art Crawl on Saturday, April 13, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Mankato, MN (April 9, 2024) — The Mankato Area Foundation (MAF) is welcoming the community to get a sneak peek of the newly renovated Shared Spaces at Emy Frentz during the Mankato Art Crawl on Saturday, April 13, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.