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.
Building Connection Through Learning: A Partnership Between VINE, CILC, and the Mankato Area Foundation
With support from the Mankato Area Foundation, VINE and CILC partnered to invest in interactive learning that builds curiosity, connection, and continuity over time.
Growing the Game: Community Philanthropy Helps Transform All Seasons Arena
The renovation of All Seasons Arena marks a new era for one of our region’s most heavily used community spaces—and philanthropy played a central role in making it possible.
Understanding the Taylor Family Farms Foundation: Q&A for our Community and Donors
The significant gifts made by Glen and Becky Taylor through the Taylor Family Farms Foundation (TFFF) have generated enthusiasm throughout the region — and understandable questions. This Q&A is designed to help explain how the funding structure works, the role of the Mankato Area Foundation (MAF), and why continued support
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