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This program aims to advance a vibrant future for all Minnesotans with shared power, prosperity, and participation. It focuses on strategies to accelerate economic mobility, build community wealth, cultivate a fair and just housing system, and strengthen democratic participation.
The Arts & Culture program resources the people who power Minnesota’s creative ecosystem—working artists and culture bearers. It funds organizations that offer support structures to equip and empower artists to practice, produce, and lead.
Mcknight Foundation is a private corporation based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1994. It holds total assets of $2.7B. Annual income is reported at $955.4M. 2021 Midwest Climate Philanthropy Summit: In this pivotal moment for global climate action, McKnight led a collaborate philanthropic gathering to step up our collective ambition in the Midwest. We shared a vision for collaborative climate action as well as an assessment of the climate advocacy and civic engagement landscapes in the region. This event was developed to bring together both long-time Midwest funders as well as those interested in learning more. According to available records, Mcknight Foundation has made 5,000 grants totaling $791.4M, with a median grant of $76K. Annual giving has decreased from $148.9M in 2020 to $109.1M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $292.7M distributed across 2,175 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $9.6M, with an average award of $159K. The foundation has supported 863 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Minnesota, California, District of Columbia, which account for 75% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 37 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
GroundBreak Coalition: McKnight serves as lead convenor of the GroundBreak Coalition, a group of over 40 corporate, civic, and philanthropic leaders committed to demonstrating that with enough resources, a racially equitable and carbon-neutral future is possible now. GroundBreak convened over 170 people in a 6 month process to identify solutions that, if implemented, would close racial wealth gaps in Minneapolis-St. Paul. In future years, the coalition will focus on raising enough resources to implement those solutions in our region.
Expenses: $1.1M
2022 Andes Community of Practice annual convening: The Eighteenth annual meeting of the Community of Practice of the Andes region (CoP18) was developed as a face to face meeting after two years,between July 10th to 16th. Around 55 representatives from CCRP projects and guests from different countries participated into the CoP18. The CoP meeing was held in Quito, Ecuador.
Expenses: $103K
2022 Eastern-Southern Africa Community of Practice annual convening: With the general objective of Advancing the COP as a recognized contributor to AE transformation in ESAF, the specific objective of the CoP meeting was to Build networks, social capital and common understanding between all COP members; Exchange the latest results and ideas on agroecology transitions in the region; Understand the evolving nature of CCRP and implications for ES Africa Reflect on the regional TOC and ways it can be made more useful and Contribute to continued development of the COP. The CoP was help in Arusha, Tanzania from October 17-21,2022.
Expenses: $88K
2022 West Africa Community of Practice annual convening: The objective of the COP was Refresh relationships within the WAf Community of Practice, strengthen our community, foster resilience in challenging times, Share 2020-2021 project results, impacts and learnings, Embrace "Agroecological Transitions" in the WAf context , Foster strategic alignment within the CoP - from the regional vision to individual research questions / experiments to farmers' needs; identify strategic support needs (RMS, AES, Soils), Foster synergies and collaborations on the ground (joint experimentation) to make research more effective and Strengthen student's presentation skills. The CoP meeing was held in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso from 8-12 August 2022
2021 Midwest Climate Philanthropy Summit: In this pivotal moment for global climate action, McKnight led a collaborate philanthropic gathering to step up our collective ambition in the Midwest. We shared a vision for collaborative climate action as well as an assessment of the climate advocacy and civic engagement landscapes in the region. This event was developed to bring together both long-time Midwest funders as well as those interested in learning more. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 5,000 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MN, CA, DC.
Mcknight Foundation has distributed a total of $791.4M across 5,000 grants. The median grant size is $76K, with an average of $159K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $9.6M.
Mcknight Foundation provides grant application information on their website. Visit their grants page for current funding opportunities and application guidelines.
Mcknight Foundation is headquartered in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. While based in MN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 37 states.
Total Giving
$162.8M
Total Assets
$2.7B
Fair Market Value
$2.7B
Net Worth
$2.6B
Grants Paid
$114.8M
Contributions
$0
Net Investment Income
$93.4M
Distribution Amount
$133.5M
Total: $1.3B
Total Grants
5,000
Total Giving
$791.4M
Average Grant
$159K
Median Grant
$76K
Unique Recipients
863
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| AeonTo support operational and organizational development | Minneapolis, MN | $250K | 2023 |
| United States Energy FoundationTo build and support the Midwest network of advocates in pursuit of ambitious and equitable climate action | San Francisco, CA | $9.6M | 2023 |
| The Mcknight Endowment Fund For NeuroscienceFor award programs supporting research in neuroscience | Minneapolis, MN | $2.6M | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Minnesota IncFor a recoverable grant to expedite deployment of newly appropriated Homeownership Investments Grant program ($40M) and leverage expanded resources in Workforce & Affordable Homeownership Program, Challenge Program ($60M), and Housing Infrastructure Bonds | Saint Paul, MN | $2.5M | 2023 |
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
BELLEVUE, WA
CAMBRIDGE, MA
GREENBRAE, CA
This program focuses on taking bold action on the climate crisis by dramatically cutting greenhouse gas emissions and advancing an equitable clean energy transition in the Midwest. It supports efforts to transform the energy system, decarbonize transportation and buildings, and support working lands.
Expenses: $79K
| The Minneapolis FoundationFor McKnight's Donor Advised Fund | Minneapolis, MN | $2M | 2023 |
| New Venture FundTo support grantmaking and technical assistance for BIPOC organizing on climate and clean energy in the Midwest | Washington, DC | $2M | 2023 |
| YouthpriseFor one-time strategic capital | Minneapolis, MN | $2M | 2023 |
| Community Foundation Of Jackson HoleFor family-directed giving | Jackson, WY | $1.7M | 2023 |
| Minnesota Community Land Trust CoalitionTo create a 0% loan fund to leverage state appropriations and support the 13 MN Community Land Trusts with acquisition, pre-development, and development costs associated with creating perpetually affordable homes across Minnesota | Duluth, MN | $1.5M | 2023 |
| Local Initiatives Support CorporationTo support the operations of LISC Twin Cities | New York, NY | $1.3M | 2023 |
| Windward FundTo position clean energy, low-carbon jobs, and climate-friendly agriculture practices as a primary driver of abundant, equitable job creation in rural America | Washington, DC | $1M | 2023 |
| Northcountry Cooperative FoundationFor a recoverable grant for capital to lend to low-income communities | St Paul, MN | $1M | 2023 |
| Build Wealth Mn IncFor lending and seed capital for the 9000 Equities Targeted Mortgage Program | Minneapolis, MN | $1M | 2023 |
| Innovia FoundationFor family-directed giving | Spokane, WA | $922K | 2023 |
| National Philanthropic TrustFor family-directed giving | Jenkintown, PA | $922K | 2023 |
| Park City Community FoundationFor family-directed giving | Park City, UT | $922K | 2023 |
| Metropolitan Economic Development AssociationTo build capacity for the Access To Capital 2025 Initiative | Minneapolis, MN | $820K | 2023 |
| Meridian InstituteTo support the Regen10 initiative | Dillon, CO | $800K | 2023 |
| Bme NetworksTo support Black leaders in Minnesota to effectively respond to our current moment and the future and to support the SOAR effort | Palmetto Bay, FL | $750K | 2023 |
| University Of Vermont And State Agricultural College FoundationTo support Transformative Agroecology | Burlington, VT | $675K | 2023 |
| Greater HorizonFOR MATCHING GIFTS | Kansas City, MO | $600K | 2023 |
| Great Plains Institute For Sustainable DevelopmentTo engage and support interested and affected parties toward equitably implementing the 100% clean energy legislation and reducing emissions from the building, energy, and transportation sectors | Minneapolis, MN | $600K | 2023 |
| Nexus Community PartnersFor general operating support | St Paul, MN | $550K | 2023 |
| Fresh EnergyTo move Minnesota and the Midwest toward dramatic near-term reductions in carbon pollution through equity-centered policy work, partnerships, and innovation | St Paul, MN | $506K | 2023 |
| Minnesota Home Ownership CenterFor general operating support, and to build the capacity of down payment assistance players across the state | Saint Paul, MN | $500K | 2023 |
| Twin Cities Habitat For Humanity IncTo build capacity and expand a Special Purpose Credit Program (SPCP) to increase Black homeownership in the Twin Cities and regionally in alignment with the GroundBreak Coalition | St Paul, MN | $500K | 2023 |
| Inclusive Prosperity Capital IncFor general operating support | Hartford, CT | $500K | 2023 |
| Headwaters Foundation For JusticeFor general operating support | Minneapolis, MN | $500K | 2023 |
| Midwest Minnesota Community Development CorporationTo support start-up costs for a statewide First-Generation Homebuyers Down Payment Assistance Fund to reduce the racial homeownership gap, for individuals who lack generational wealth and without assistance would not achieve homeownership | Detroit Lakes, MN | $480K | 2023 |
| St Paul Transportation Management OrganizationFor general operating support | St Paul, MN | $475K | 2023 |
| Minnesota Housing PartnershipTo advance a housing narrative campaign that advances equitable housing outcomes, assumptions, and attitudes to drive transformational change so all Minnesotans have access to affordable housing | Saint Paul, MN | $400K | 2023 |
| Center For Economic InclusionFor general operating support | St Paul, MN | $400K | 2023 |
| Working Partnerships IncorporatedTo support efforts that broker knowledge and resources, nurture collaboration, and build relationships among worker centers and union partners | Minneapolis, MN | $400K | 2023 |
| Family Housing FundFor general operating support to build a housing system that ensures equitable housing access, stability, and affordability for the Twin Cities region | Minneapolis, MN | $375K | 2023 |
| Statistics For Sustainable DevelopmentResearch Methods Support | Reading | $350K | 2023 |
| University Of Minnesota FoundationFor program and regranting support for CURA Community Programs to nourish an ecosystem for reparative policy change through data, research, organizing and leadership development, and democratizing complex information through art | Minneapolis, MN | $340K | 2023 |
| Citizens Utility Board Of MinnesotaFor general operating support | St Paul, MN | $325K | 2023 |
| Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United NationsStrengthening multi-stakeholder cooperation on Agroecology through integrated tools to enable transformative change | Rome | $320K | 2023 |
| Center For Energy And EnvironmentTo advance equitable building decarbonization in Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN | $300K | 2023 |
| Our Streets MinneapolisFor general operating support, and for capacity building | Minneapolis, MN | $300K | 2023 |
| Owmniyomni OkhodayapiTo restore St. Anthony Falls as Owamniyomni, conveying control to the Dakota Tribes and initiating transformation of the site into a place of healing, connection, and education that honors Native history and living culture | Minneapolis, MN | $300K | 2023 |
| Clean Grid AllianceFor general operating support, and to support the Land & Liberty Coalition | St Paul, MN | $300K | 2023 |
| Clean Up The River EnvironmentFor general operating support - to support CURE's continued leadership bringing forward rural voices on Energy, Working Lands, and Democracy issues in Greater Minnesota and neighboring states | Montevideo, MN | $300K | 2023 |
| Sierra Club FoundationTo decarbonize the power, transportation, and building sectors in Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin, to realize an equitable clean energy future; guided by principles of democratic organizing and racial justice | Oakland, CA | $300K | 2023 |
| Minnesota Center For Environmental AdvocacyFor strategy leadership to transform the energy sector, decarbonize building, maximize implementation of new laws, and achieve equitable outcomes at the Public Utilities Commission | St Paul, MN | $300K | 2023 |
| Native Governance CenterFor general operating support to support the Native nation rebuilding movement in Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN | $250K | 2023 |
| Seward Redesign IncFor general operating support | Minneapolis, MN | $250K | 2023 |
| Akiing Community Development CorporationFor general operating support, and to build regional capacity to scale and prototype hemp housing and expand the indigenous hemp building supply chain | Ponsford, MN | $250K | 2023 |
| City Of Lakes Community Land TrustFor general operating support | Minneapolis, MN | $250K | 2023 |
| Conservation MinnesotaFor general operating support | Minneapolis, MN | $250K | 2023 |
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