MINNESOTA ALLIANCE FOR VOLUNTEER ADVANCEMENT
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The Minnesota Alliance for Volunteer Advancement is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking primarily in Minnesota, with additional support in California. With a total of $1.1 million in grants paid to 34 grantees in 2024, the organization operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
MAVA ADVANCES THE POWER OF VOLUNTEERISM TO DEEPEN COMMUNITY IMPACT THROUGH UPLIFTING COMMUNITY VOICE, BUILDING CONNECTIONS, PROVIDING EDUCATION, AND PROMOTING ADVOCACY.
Cause Areas
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Human rights
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
QUEERSPACE COLLECTIVE
$105.8K
6%
READING PARTNERS
$105.1K
6%
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SOUTHERN MN
$94.4K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
29
Median 1st year grant
$24.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$44.8K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MINNESOTA ALLIANCE FOR VOLUNTEER ADVANCEMENT?
No. MINNESOTA ALLIANCE FOR VOLUNTEER ADVANCEMENT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MINNESOTA ALLIANCE FOR VOLUNTEER ADVANCEMENT give?
MINNESOTA ALLIANCE FOR VOLUNTEER ADVANCEMENT primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota and California. 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 MINNESOTA ALLIANCE FOR VOLUNTEER ADVANCEMENT’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MINNESOTA ALLIANCE FOR VOLUNTEER ADVANCEMENT fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MINNESOTA ALLIANCE FOR VOLUNTEER ADVANCEMENT make each year?
In 2024, MINNESOTA ALLIANCE FOR VOLUNTEER ADVANCEMENT awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $1.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MINNESOTA ALLIANCE FOR VOLUNTEER ADVANCEMENT fund recently?
In 2024, MINNESOTA ALLIANCE FOR VOLUNTEER ADVANCEMENT awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include QUEERSPACE COLLECTIVE, READING PARTNERS, and BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SOUTHERN MN. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MINNESOTA ALLIANCE FOR VOLUNTEER ADVANCEMENT?
MINNESOTA ALLIANCE FOR VOLUNTEER ADVANCEMENT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.