The Next 50 Years

As MAF looks to the future, we remain committed to helping shape a thriving, vibrant community where philanthropy inspires new possibilities. We invite you to be part of the next 50 years of meaningful impact!

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Mankato Area Foundation Shared Spaces for Nonprofit Collaboration opens in 2015.   Through two donor advised funds MAF is able to make sizable grants to the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota.

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The Fourth Decade 2004-2013

As MAF transitioned into the fourth decade, MAF was again the recipient of donor generosity, in the form of a sizeable bequest to support various key community initiatives. This bequest has made a lasting impact, enriching the quality of life in our community for decades to come. The Foundation continues

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The Third Decade 1994-2003

The third decade began and ended with major gifts, one private and one corporate, that set the stage for the Foundation’s rapid growth as we entered the 21st century. Early in the decade, a significant endowed gift from a local donor allowed the organization to nearly triple in asset size.

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The First Decade 1974-1983

During the first decade, the MAF Board worked hard to share their vision and increase community support. They identified key community initiatives and raised the funds necessary to bring those projects and programs to fruition. Once a project was complete and funds had been distributed, they identified the next goal

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Council for Health Action Promotion, $3,450   Bethany Lutheran College – Ruth and Chris Faye Scholarship, $25,000   Mankato Area Youth Hockey Association, $1,000   Mankato International Festival, $1,000   Mankato Arts Council – Carnegie Arts Center Door Replacement, $4,000   The now popular Red Jacket Trail opened in 1997

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Youth in Government Scholarship, $210

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Kiwanis Holiday Lights (Fallenstein Designated Fund), $50,000   LEEP Transportation, $10,000

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Dakota Indian Statue, $100   Suzuki School of Music, $100   Lancer Marching Band Uniforms, $2,100   Heritage Center, $10,000

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Mankato Heart Health Cookbook, $5,000   Mankato Youth Symphony, $300

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