Mankato Area Foundation honors legacy of volunteers; convenes nonprofits

Mankato Free Press (February 4, 2025)—In many ways, not much has changed in Mankato's volunteer world since Paul Horrisberger helped form a nonprofit collaborative group in the early 1980s. But the same can't be said about cassette tape technology. Horrisberger, who 45 years ago was working as volunteer coordinator for

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Mankato Area Foundation shares how JZ Cancer Fund benefits patients

Radio Mankato (January 13, 2025) —Mankato Area Foundation is joined by Tracy Lyn Culbertson, a Regional Nurse Manager in Oncology and Infusion with Mayo Clinic Health System to talk about the Mayo Breast Clinic in Mankato and how the JZ Cancer Fund benefits her patients.

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Mankato Area Foundation shares 50 years of impact with Kato Living

KEYC News Now (December 20, 2024) — Mankato Area Foundation joined the Kato Living crew to celebrate 50 years of community impact and tips for charitable giving in our region.

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Mankato Area Foundation Grants $4.2 Million

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.

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Mankato Area Foundation awards $300,000 in Taylor Grants to address regional food insecurity

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

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Mankato Area Foundation returns and Maureen brings Josie with The Fillin’ Station!

Radio Mankato (November 11, 2024) — Mankato Area Foundation returns and Maureen brings Josie with The Fillin’ Station! They will be taking part in the Mustache Bash competition with a surprising COFFEE DRINK!! Listen to learn more about what new things they are up to.

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Our View: Community: Mankato philanthropy offers a message beyond the money

Mankato Free Press (October 27, 2024)—A remarkable series of fortunate events is playing out in Mankato again. The city of Mankato, with the help of residents, has assembled a “wish list” of amenities the city would like to add but do not have room for in its budget while keeping

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Maureen Gustafson from Mankato Area Foundation comes in to talk about the 2024 Mankato Community Collage

KTOE (September 9, 2024) — 2024 Mankato Community Collage is coming to fruition this week. Maureen stops in with Photographer Josh Madson to let us know about the community event that took a village to pull off!

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Mankato Area Foundation celebrates 50 years with Community Collage

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.

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