In the news: Giving for Good Catalog
(July 2025) — Mankato Area Foundation joined Radio Mankato, Kato Living and KEYC News Now for an update on this summer's "Giving for Good Catalog".
Giving for Good Catalog launches to support local nonprofit needs
Mankato, MN (July 11, 2025) – The Mankato Area Foundation has launched the 2025 Giving for Good Catalog, a community-driven initiative featuring more than 50 local nonprofit projects – each addressing a timely need in our community.
Giving for Good Catalog opens July 7
Radio Mankato (June 9, 2025) — Mankato Area Foundation joined Radio Mankato for an update on this summer's "Giving for Good Catalog".
Giving for Good Catalog opens July 7
Radio Mankato (June 9, 2025) — Mankato Area Foundation joined Radio Mankato for an update on this summer's "Giving for Good Catalog".
JZ Cancer Fund featured during Mankato Art Crawl
Mankato Free Press (May 29, 2025)—Stop by Bridge Plaza during the 2025 Mankato Art Crawl to view “Photographic Journeys”, a special exhibit featuring images captured and created during the late Jonathan Zierdt’s cancer journey.
Recharge Mankato: EV Ride & Drive event set for April 12
Mankato, MN (April 4, 2025) – The Mankato Area Foundation (MAF), in partnership with Recharge America, invites the community to Snell Motors on Saturday, April 12, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., for a day of electrified activities at the Recharge Mankato: EV Ride & Drive event.
Consolidated Communications Community Fund of MAF awards $195,000
Mankato, MN (March 12, 2025)—The Consolidated Communications Community Fund of the Mankato Area Foundation is awarding $195,000 in grants to 32 local non-profit organizations across the Greater Mankato area. Consolidated’s Community Fund focuses its support on local programs that meet critical community needs, such as hunger and homelessness, along with initiatives that
Nonprofits: Strong leaders and community support
Mankato Free Press (March 11, 2025)—Charitable giving nationwide has been down in the last few years, but nonprofits in this region say support remains strong. Ashley Eimer, vice president of philanthropy for the Mankato Area Foundation, said they saw another record last year for the amount of grants they could
MAF grants $50,000 for Makerspace expansion
Mankato, MN (March 4, 2025)—The Mankato Area Foundation (MAF) has awarded a $50,000 grant to the Mankato Makerspace to support its capital campaign, which aims to expand its current location to meet the growing demand for creative programming. The grant was awarded from a donor advised fund of MAF, with