Community. For Good.
At the Mankato Area Foundation, we work as a knowledgeable and innovative resource that promotes philanthropy and drives transformative action to strengthen our region and improve lives.
For our region, we serve as a grantmaker and collaborative partner. As a resource for nonprofit groups within the Greater Mankato region, we invest in the agencies and organizations working to address our communities' opportunities and challenges.
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We offer a variety of grant opportunities for nonprofit organizations serving the Greater Mankato Region.
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Our online directory serves as a resource for donors and grantmakers by providing all-encompassing and searchable information about the nonprofit organizations in the region.
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We partner with local nonprofits to offer a variety of funds and services to help support organizations as they work towards their mission.
LEARN MOREDONOR ADVISED FUNDS
Generosity. For Good.
A Donor Advised Fund is an effective tool for charitable giving that provides benefits similar to a private or family foundation without the hassles. Donor Advised Funds minimize the worries and administrative burdens of grantmaking, so you can put your time and energy into what really matters: making a meaningful impact on the community, organizations and causes you value.
Telling Our Story
COMMUNITY IMPACT
Creative Connections
Mankato is just as known for its diverse and intriguing art scene as for its generous and collaborative community members. Art and community constantly fuel one another in the river valley, especially between The REACH and 410 Project.
The REACH Resource Center supports youth who are at risk or experiencing homelessness. It provides youth with resources based on their individual needs, which can include finding housing, obtaining medical care or mental health support, employment support or activities that can enrich their lives. Read More
News & Press
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08 Jul
Maureen Gustafson from Mankato Area Foundation comes in to talk about “Blingo Bingo”
Read moreKTOE (July 8, 2024) — This event is taking place to honor people with cancer and cancer survivors; all proceeds will go to the Jonathan
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24 Jun
Essential nonprofits can be trusted
Read moreMankato Free Press (June 24, 2024)—As the CEO of the Mankato Area Foundation, part of my responsibility is to speak up, share, and support the
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15 May
Shared Spaces at Emy Frentz targets arts nonprofits
Read moreMankato Free Press (May 15, 2024)—The new Shared Spaces Emy Frentz builds not only on the success of the original Shared Spaces building a few
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13 May
Rita Rassbach with Mankato Area Foundation along with partners – have completed the Inclusivity study. Today we talk about the process and some results.
Read moreKTOE (May 13, 2024) — Rita Rassbach with Mankato Area Foundation along with partners - have completed the Inclusivity study. Today we talk about the
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09 Apr
Shared Spaces at Emy Frentz hosting photography exhibit; Community Collage portrait session
Read moreMankato, MN (April 9, 2024) — The Mankato Area Foundation (MAF) is welcoming the community to get a sneak peek of the newly renovated Shared