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.
We offer a variety of grant opportunities for nonprofit organizations serving the Greater Mankato Region.
LEARN MOREOur online directory serves as a resource for donors and grantmakers by providing all-encompassing and searchable information about the nonprofit organizations in the region.
LEARN MOREWe 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
- 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
- 08 Apr
Mankato’s Art Crawl 2.0
Read moreKTOE (April 8, 2024) — Maureen with Mankato Area Foundation stops in with Artist and Designer Melissa Ketchum. Melissa will be at Mankato’s Art Crawl
- 23 Jan
Hockey Day Minnesota 2022 Grow The Game Fund Grants $6,000
Read moreMankato, MN (January 23, 2024) — The Hockey Day Minnesota (HDM) 2022 Grow the Game Fund of the Mankato Area Foundation announced its first grant
- 08 Jan
Mankato Area Foundation 50th Anniversary in 2024!
Read moreKTOE (January 8, 2024) — Mankato Area Foundation is having their 50th Anniversary in 2024! Nancy Zallek and Maureen Gustafson are in to share about
- 26 Dec
Greater Mankato Area United Way Receives $20,000 From Consolidated Communications Community Fund For Mental Health Navigator Program
Read moreMankato, MN (December 26, 2023) — The Greater Mankato Area United Way (GMAUW) received a $20,000 grant from the Consolidated Communications Community Fund of the Mankato