
MINNEAPOLIS PARKS FOUNDATION
MINNEAPOLIS PARKS FOUNDATION

MINNEAPOLIS PARKS FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The Minneapolis Parks Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on enhancing and preserving the park system in Minneapolis. In 2024, it awarded a total of $127.9K in grants to six selected grantees, emphasizing a relationship-based engagement model and an invitation-only approach to funding. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, but nonprofits interested in connecting can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
TRANSFORM LIVES THROUGH PARK & PUBLIC SPACE BY ALIGNING PHILANTHROPIC INVESTMENT & COMMUNITY VISION
Cause Areas
1
Parks
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

CITY PARKS ALLIANCE INC
WASHINGTON, DC
$10K
< 1%
FRIENDS OF LAKE NOKOMIS
Minneapolis, MN
$10K
< 1%

URBAN STRATEGIES INC
St. Louis, MO
$8.3K
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$7.7K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MINNEAPOLIS PARKS FOUNDATION?
No. MINNEAPOLIS PARKS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MINNEAPOLIS PARKS FOUNDATION give?
MINNEAPOLIS PARKS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, Missouri, and Oregon. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are MINNEAPOLIS PARKS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MINNEAPOLIS PARKS FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,650. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MINNEAPOLIS PARKS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, MINNEAPOLIS PARKS FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $128 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MINNEAPOLIS PARKS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, MINNEAPOLIS PARKS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 6 grantees. Recent grantees include CITY PARKS ALLIANCE INC, FRIENDS OF LAKE NOKOMIS, and URBAN STRATEGIES INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MINNEAPOLIS PARKS FOUNDATION?
MINNEAPOLIS PARKS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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