Big impact for regional families: DAF helps support Children’s Museum
A transformational gift to the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota, made through a donor advised fund at Mankato Area Foundation, is helping bring expanded opportunities for play, learning, and connection to families across the region.
MAF Funds help bring creativity to the community
Support from the Gene Biewen and Noel Van Tol Fund and the Marian Anderson Fund of the Mankato Area Foundation is helping spark new public art experiences - activating spaces, inviting participation, and strengthening community connections.
Grant brings free bike helmets and safety to local families
A grant from the Mankato Area Foundation is helping local children build confidence, safety skills, and access to essential bike helmets for healthier outdoor play.
MAF Fund helps bring art and energy to Lower North Mankato
Thanks to support from the Marian Anderson Fund of the Mankato Area Foundation, "CityArt in the Alley" offers a positive focal point for residents and visitors, helping strengthen community spirit during a period of major street reconstruction.
MAF earns national reaccreditation
The Mankato Area Foundation (MAF) has once again earned accreditation through the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations, reaffirming its commitment to accountability, transparency, and excellence in community philanthropy.
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.
How a Community Foundation Works
In this episode of the iWealth Podcast, Brad Connors sits down with Nancy Zallek of the Mankato Area Foundation to unpack what community foundations actually do—and why donor-advised funds have become one of the most practical ways to give with clarity and impact.
Donor advised funds boost Art in the Alley
Mankato Area Foundation (MAF) joined Radio Mankato to highlight this summer’s Art in the Alley initiative.