Community. For Good.

The Mankato Area Foundation connects philanthropic interests with community needs. We serve as a leader and resource to enrich the quality of life in Greater Mankato through our well-defined and effective grant making. We also serve as a resource for area nonprofit groups to help them address their primary issues.

Semi-annually, the Foundation makes grants from its Community Fund in response to applications received from the community. Grants are awarded in our five core areas to help build a vibrant, strong and interconnected community.

  Education
program, seminar or project that educates and enlightens area citizens.

Culture

Projects that enhance the cultural infrastructure of the community

Recreation

Useful and visible improvements to area parks or recreational activities that impact a large number of people.

Aesthetics

Landscaping, restoration or remodeling of a community site.

Civics

Efforts that produce empowered, active, competent citizens to meet community needs.

In addition, the Mankato Area Foundation distributes grants from designated and donor advised funds established by donors who either wish to advise the Foundation on grants from their funds or who wish their funds to be distributed to a specific organization or purpose. In this way, donors can ensure that their personal fields of interest are supported.

1.28.13 - KIWANIS HOLIDAY LIGHTS ANNOUNCE 2012 STATISTICS

Mankato - The Kiwanis Holiday Lights Board of Directors announces statistics for the event’s 2012 inaugural year. Read Full Story

2.11.13 - MAF ANNOUNCES SPRING GRANT DEADLINE

Mankato —The Mankato Area Foundation (MAF) has announced their spring grant application deadline as April 1, 2013. MAF is now requiring all applications to be submitted online. The link to submit applications is located at www.mankatoareafoundation.com. Read Full Story