SHARED SPACES – A CENTER FOR NONPROFIT COLLABORATION
127 S. 2nd Street
Mankato, MN 56001
What began as a decades-long vision became reality in 2015 when the Mankato Area Foundation launched Shared Spaces—a collaborative hub for local nonprofits. Today, Shared Spaces helps strengthen the region’s nonprofits and philanthropic efforts, improving the entire region.
SHARED SPACES PHILANTHROPY CENTER
212 E Walnut Street, Suite 1
Mankato, MN 56001
The Shared Spaces Philanthropy Center is a dedicated hub for advancing charitable giving in Greater Mankato and the region. Designed to support nonprofits and individuals who champion philanthropy, it fosters collaboration, learning, and a deeper appreciation for the role giving plays in our community.
EMY FRENTZ
523 S. Second Street
Mankato, MN 56001
Located downtown Mankato, Shared Spaces at Emy Frentz offers nonprofits a welcoming, collaborative environment to connect and grow. As an extension of the first Shared Spaces, this hub provides physical space and shared resources that help strengthen our community.
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
Shared Spaces: Strengthening Community
For decades, Greater Mankato envisioned a collaborative home for nonprofits. That dream became reality in 2015 when the Mankato Area Foundation (MAF) opened Shared Spaces – A Center for Nonprofit Collaboration in downtown Mankato. This vibrant hub was designed to help nonprofits share resources and amplify their impact.
As demand grew, MAF expanded Shared Spaces in 2020 with the Philanthropy Center, offering more room for mission-driven work. And, in 2022 Emy Frentz was added, providing affordable office and meeting space for organizations and collaborations.