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.
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.