Mankato Area Foundation Awards $4.2 million in Grants for 2025
The Mankato Area Foundation (MAF) released its annual report, the Philanthropy Review, celebrating another year of impact in local giving.
A total of 701 grants, amounting to $4.2 million, were distributed to nonprofit organizations through MAF during the previous fiscal year, ending June 30, 2025.
“The strength and continued commitment of our local donors is truly incredible,” said Nancy Zallek, President and CEO of MAF. “Even while charitable giving has faced challenges nationally, our local community continues to lead with generosity.”
MAF is committed to strengthening the region through charitable giving and connecting people, ideas, and resources to amplify the work of those making a difference.
“One important area we are focusing on is the effort to reduce food insecurity,” Zallek added. “With increased demand and ongoing uncertainty around federal programs, our donors stepped up to ensure families across our region have access to healthy food and groceries.”
MAF grants by category (July 2024-June 2025)
- Children & Youth: $821,467
- Community Benefit: $605,269
- Food Insecurity: $521,783
- Health & Human Services: $452,172
- Faith-Based: $447,164
- Scholarships: $404,950
- Arts, Culture & Humanities: $400,527
- Education: $277,646
- Recreation & Sports: $241,158
- Environment & Animals: $52,250
- Alliance, Advocacy & Social Action: $23,200
- Veterans: $12,600
To learn more about MAF’s work or to view the full Philanthropy Review 2025, visit www.mankatoareafoundation.com
About the Mankato Area Foundation
The Mankato Area Foundation (MAF) improves the region through charitable giving. MAF connects donors with causes they care about, provides funding to address key community objectives and convenes individuals and organizations to find solutions for local challenges.
