The Minneapolis Foundation

North Market opened its doors in a neighborhood with few options for affordable fresh food. Five years later, it’s much more than a grocery store — it’s a community anchor in North Minneapolis. When Pillsbury United Communities was first raising money to launch North Market, our fundholders answered the call. Spurred by a challenge grant from the Edward R. Bazinet Charitable Foundation and Douglass Brandenborg Family Foundation, more than 40 fundholders have invested about $500,000 over the last six years. This week, we were delighted to visit North Market and see its impact with our own eyes. This grocery store is a true gathering space where neighbors come for everything from farmer’s markets to Zumba classes to flu shots. Many thanks to the team at Pillsbury for hosting us!

We are pleased to announce more than $500,000 in grants from the Fund for Safe Communities. Congratulations to all our grant partners! We are proud to support the important work you're doing to prevent violence and foster resilience in local communities. American Indian OIC | CENTRO TYRONE GUZMAN | Circle of Discipline, Inc. | Communities In Schools (CIS) of the Twin Cities | Creative Kuponya | East Side Neighborhood Services | Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church | Hired | HAP (Hmong American Partnership) | Indigenous Protector Movement | Legal Rights Center | McKinley Community | Northside Boxing Club | Pillsbury United Communities | Somali Youth and Family Development Center | Strangers Meeting Strangers LLC | The Power of People Leadership Institute | Urban Youth Conservation

We go way back with Achieve Twin Cities, not least because they always connect us with awesome Step Up interns. This year is no exception! This summer, we are benefiting from the skills and energy of Dalia Sherman and Sundus Hussein, both high school juniors who are interning on our Talent and Culture team. Dalia and Sundus, we're so glad you're with us!

Shoutout to Sharmarke Ismael, one of our amazing summer interns! Sharmarke is a rising senior at the University of Minnesota, where he is pursuing a degree in computer science. He is also the founder and President of Somalis in Business and Tech at the U. After just a few weeks at the Foundation, he's already making waves on our IT team. Sharmarke, we are so glad you're here!

We're hiring! We are seeking a Grants Accountant to join our team of community builders. The person in this position will provide accounting and administrative support related to our EPA-funded Great Lakes Environmental Justice Thriving Communities grantmaking partnership, as well as the daily operations of our Finance team. Spread the word and apply today!

Our Philanthropic Services team was delighted to host a group of U.S. Bank wealth advisors last week for a conversation about trends in philanthropy and resources that can help their clients achieve charitable goals. We are grateful for our long history with U.S. Bank and look forward to continued partnership!

Heads up, grantseekers! Check out this funding opportunity from BMPP Giving Circle, one of the collective giving groups we're proud to host.

Please join us in welcoming our newest Trustees! Juliana Batista, Laura Bohlander, Brenda Child, Kate Kelly, and Tim Palmer, CFA bring deep experience, diverse perspectives, and a shared commitment to our community. We look forward to their contributions on our board.

Get to know our latest OneMPLS grant recipients! Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative, the MACV Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans, and PERIS Foundation are all leading innovative work to preserve and create affordable housing. We are deeply grateful to the Edward R. Bazinet Charitable Foundation for issuing a challenge grant in support of these investments, and to more than 60 fundholders and other community members who answered that call. Learn more:

At Apple Autos, philanthropy is about far more than writing checks. For more than a decade, this family-owned business has partnered with the Minneapolis Foundation on charitable giving that amplifies the work of local nonprofits, fosters employee satisfaction, and honors the memory of a beloved sister and daughter. Read their story: