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
Giving in action: MAF grants $4.2 million
The Mankato Area Foundation (MAF) released its annual report, the Philanthropy Review, celebrating another year of impact in local giving. A total of 701 grants, amounting to $4.2 million, were distributed to nonprofit organizations through MAF during the previous fiscal year, ending June 30, 2025.
JZ Cancer Fund celebrates hope with young ambassador
Maddux Allore served as the Ambassador for the Mustache Bash hosted by the Jonathan Zierdt Cancer Fund of the Mankato Area Foundation.
Connecting food to families in need
Tom Polich, the “air traffic controller” of rejected food around Mankato, says food rescuers have saved food that would have gone into landfills.
Local generosity sustains a cultural celebration
For prominent Mankato artist and community organizer Justin Ek, the lesson learned may be a simple one: Just ask.
Letter to the Editor: The Giving for Good Catalog may be closed, but the need is not
As the 2025 Giving for Good Catalog has come to a close, I’m reflecting on the incredible generosity shown by our community.
Crowns for a cause: A royal benefit for JZ Cancer Fund
Join the JZ Cancer Fund on August 24 at The Venue in Mankato for a family event with Once Upon A Party, featuring storybook characters, interactive singing and dancing, followed by a meet and greet autograph session.
MAF receives $30,000 grant from Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines and Pioneer Bank
Mankato, MN (July 2025) – Pioneer Bank, in partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines), is pleased to announce that Mankato Area Foundation will receive a $30,000 grant from the FHLB Des Moines Member Impact Fund.
Making donating easier
Mankato Free Press editorial, "Our View" (July 20, 2025) — Thumbs up to the recent efforts by the Mankato Area Foundation to make it easier to donate through a targeted summer campaign matching donor interests to specific nonprofits.