Mankato Area Foundation
Mankato, MN, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
41-0011094
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Mankato, MN, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
41-0011094
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
Mankato Area Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $3.5M in grants paid to 86 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala’s Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
The Mankato Area Foundation is a trusted resource that connects donors with causes they care about, provides funding to enhance our region and serves as a collaborative community partner.
Cause Areas
1
Community improvement
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN MINNESOTA
Mankato, MN
$1.8M
12%
CREATIVE FOUNDATION
North Mankato, MN
$880.9K
6%
MANKATO YOUTH PLACE INC
Mankato, MN
$707.2K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
74
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$11.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 173 grantees
- 100 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Mankato Area Foundation?
No. Mankato Area Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Mankato Area Foundation give?
Mankato Area Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, Iowa, and Indiana. 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 Mankato Area Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Mankato Area Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Mankato Area Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Mankato Area Foundation awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $3.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Mankato Area Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Mankato Area Foundation awarded grants to about 170 grantees. Recent grantees include CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN MINNESOTA, CREATIVE FOUNDATION, and MANKATO YOUTH PLACE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Mankato Area Foundation?
Mankato Area Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.