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COMMUNITY IMPACT

Together, giving looks good on us.

Since 1974, the Mankato Area Foundation has been a driving force in building a stronger, more connected community through the power of giving. We bring together individuals, families, and organizations who share a commitment to making a lasting impact.

As a trusted and permanent resource, we help donors align their generosity with local needs, ensuring their contributions create meaningful change—today and for generations to come. By providing expert guidance and philanthropic leadership, we empower donors to turn their charitable visions into lasting legacies.

DONOR ADVISED FUNDS

Generosity. For Good.

A Donor Advised Fund is an effective tool for charitable giving that provides benefits similar to a private or family foundation without the hassles. Donor Advised Funds minimize the worries and administrative burdens of grantmaking, so you can put your time and energy into what really matters: making a meaningful impact on the community, organizations and causes you value.

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Telling Our Story

COMMUNITY IMPACT

From Insights to Impact

Now complete, the Greater Mankato Inclusivity Study (GMIS) has identified critical themes in community perceptions and experiences surrounding inclusivity and belonging in the Greater Mankato area regarding age, gender, ability, and ethnicity. It is already being used to inform, design and provide services. Read More

50 YEARS OF COMMUNITY IMPACT

Philanthropy Review 2024

Over the past five decades, the Mankato Area Foundation has had the honor of helping individuals with their philanthropic goals. We’ve witnessed the spirit of giving in this community over and over and see the impact of its incredible generosity. This year’s Philanthropy Review tells our story 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 highlights of MAF’s role in The Community Collage which celebrates what truly makes our community so special—the people. Thank you for being a part of this journey—past, present and future.
 
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Who We Are


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.

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Shared Spaces Philanthropy Center
212 E Walnut Street, Suite 1
Mankato, MN 56001
507-389-4583
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