Mankato Area Foundation

Mankato Area Foundation The Mankato Area Foundation is a donor-driven community foundation whose purpose is to improve the livability in Greater Mankato through philanthropy.

Incorporated June 10, 1974, MAF began its work with a volunteer board and no paid staff. The Board of Directors included local individuals who wanted to make Mankato and the surrounding area a better place to live, work and raise families. These founding board members saw the need for a community foundation that would encourage donations to significant projects and to improve the community, and wo

uld also be able to receive charitable contributions from wills and estates. Today the Mankato Area Foundation is viewed as a trusted resource connecting donors with causes they care about, providing funding to address key community objectives and convening individuals and organizations to find solutions to local challenges.

The Taylor Family Farms Foundation will begin accepting applications September 1 from emergency service providers servin...
08/19/2026

The Taylor Family Farms Foundation will begin accepting applications September 1 from emergency service providers serving rural communities.

Applications will be accepted September 1-30, 2026, within 29 counties of southern Minnesota, and 17 counties of northwest Iowa.

Get all the details and apply: taylorfff.org/

08/19/2026
August is Make-A-Will Month, making it a natural opportunity to revisit your plans, consider your charitable goals, and ...
08/17/2026

August is Make-A-Will Month, making it a natural opportunity to revisit your plans, consider your charitable goals, and explore ways to support the causes and community you care about.

Whether you're thinking about planned giving, seeking local guidance, or wondering if there's a better home for your donor advised fund, we're always here to answer questions and talk through your unique situation.

Curious about your options? qrco.de/MAF-planned-giving

MAF hosted a financial market update for organizations with agency funds, featuring insights from NorthRock Partners, ou...
08/13/2026

MAF hosted a financial market update for organizations with agency funds, featuring insights from NorthRock Partners, our strategic investment manager. Together, we explored investment performance, market trends, and long-term strategies for building stronger financial futures.

Agency funds allow local nonprofits to partner with MAF for professional investment management and oversight, helping organizations grow and steward long-term assets while staying focused on their mission.

More about agency funds: qrco.de/MAF-Agency-Fund

08/11/2026

Jean Keenan of Life Work Planning Center joined Seth on Talk of the Town to talk about the services LWPC offers for residents in their 9 county service area. More information on the Life Work Planning Center can be found here: https://lwpc.org/

08/11/2026

Lori and Heather from Feeding our Communities Partners joined Seth on Talk of the Town to discuss the work of FOCP, upcoming events before summer is over, and ways the community can help their mission! More information on Feeding Our Communities Partners can be found here: https://focpmn.org/

Some are pictured here, some are not. Some are just beginning their Mankato Area Foundation board service, while others ...
07/29/2026

Some are pictured here, some are not.

Some are just beginning their Mankato Area Foundation board service, while others recently concluded their terms.

Together, they represent a shared commitment to improving our region.

Thank you to all MAF board members, past and present, for their leadership and dedication to our community!

Learn more about our amazing board here: mankatoareafoundation.com/about-maf/maf-board/

Address

212 E Walnut Street, Suite 1
Mankato, MN
56001

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+5073894583

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