Museum Donation Hoped by Dotsons to be a Catalyst for More Community Giving
MANKATO FREE PRESS (June 23, 2015)—The Mankato Area Foundation was featured in the Mankato Free Press regards to the Southern Minnesota Children's Museum moved another giant step forward in its fundraising goal Tuesday when Denny and Carole Dotson announced a gift of a half-million dollars and an antique tractor to the
Mankato Area Foundation Announces New In-Kind Donation
MANKATO, MN (May 11, 2015)—Mankato Area Foundation (MAF) announces a generous in-kind contribution made by Ridley Inc. to the new Center for Nonprofits, recently named Shared Spaces. Nancy Zallek, Executive Director of MAF, said she was thrilled by the generosity of this local company.“Ridley’s generous gift will provide enough high-quality furniture to
Enventis Foundation Joins with Mankato Area Foundation
MANKTO, MN (October 13, 2014)—Mankato-based Enventis Foundation announced plans today to become part of the Mankato Area Foundation (MAF). The Enventis Foundation will transfer nearly $4 million in foundation assets to MAF to form the donor-advised Enventis Community Fund, which will continue to provide support to nonprofit organizations in the
Doing Well By Doing Good
MANKATO MAGAZINE (July 2014)—The Mankato Area Foundation was in the Mankato Magazine in the featured article by Tim Krohn about philanthrophy in Mankato. Read the full article
Mankato Area Foundation Announces Fall Grant Recipents
MANKATO, MN (January 8, 2014)—The Mankato Area Foundation (MAF) announces grant recipients for the second funding cycle in 2013. A total of $43,600 was awarded to local nonprofit organizations to support local projects. Community Grants include: Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota – Whiz Bang Tinker Tables, $4,000; North Mankato Taylor
Zallek Leads the Rejuvenated Mankato Area Foundation
MANKATO FREE PRESS (December 9, 2013)—The Mankato Area Foundation was featured in the Mankato Free Press, announcing their gift today of a skating rink to the City of Mankato. The rink will be an addition to Sibley Park and will be made of a synthetic material allowing it to be
Mankato Area Foundation To Make Major Gift Announcement
MANKATO, MN (September 10, 2013)—Mankato Area Foundation announced their gift today of a skating rink to the City of Mankato. The rink will be an addition to Sibley Park and will be made of a synthetic material allowing it to be operational during our winter months- regardless of the weather
Mankato Area Foundation Announces Fall Grant Deadline
MANKATO, MN (August 20, 2013)—The Mankato Area Foundation (MAF) has announced their fall grant application deadline as October 1, 2013. MAF is now requiring all applications to be submitted online. The link to submit applications is located at www.mankatoareafoundation.com MAF awards grants from its Community Fund twice annually for new
Mankato Area Foundation Announces 2013 Scholarship Recipents
MANKATO, MN (June 5, 2013)—The Mankato Area Foundation (MAF) has named the recipients of the Ogden W. and Jane M. Confer Scholarship, the Marlyn R. Heintz Scholarships, the Dustin Lemke Memorial Scholarships, the Jenny Schugel Memorial Scholarships and the Thin Film Technology scholarships. The Ogden W. and Jane M. Confer Scholarship has been
Mankato Area Foundation Annouces Spring 2013 Grant Recipents
MANKATO, MN (June 4, 2013)—The Mankato Area Foundation (MAF) announces grant recipients for the fall funding cycle. Over $134,000 in requests were received, $45,100 was awarded to local non-profit organizations to support local projects. The Grantees are: City Center Partnership – Traffic Signal Cabinet Mural Project, $2,500; Greater Mankato Diversity