Areas of Interest

Photo: Seeds for Progress

Photo: Northside Achievement Zone

Expanding Opportunities for Children and Families

Supporting equitable access to academic, social-emotional, and mental health/wellness opportunities across the 7-county metro and support in building inclusive systems that engage students, families, and communities to have deeper agency in their education and wellness.

Photo: Land Stewardship Project

Sustaining Environmental Systems

Reducing and repairing environmental harms and promoting effective environmental solutions by supporting all Minnesotans to have equitable and sustainable access to healthy land and water.

Photo: OneVillage Partners

Strengthening Developing Communities

Supporting the increased standard of living for youth and families living in developing countries. We support creating and implementing sustainable solutions in partnership with the community.

Photo: Eastern Congo Initiative

Enhancing Community Through Impact Investments

Our investment strategies focus on making an impact. This approach ensures a stable capital base for grantmaking in the future while improving the well-being of communities. We accept information on impact investment opportunities that will produce a social or environmental benefit and a financial return.

“There’s no limit to what we can accomplish when we work together.”

Mort Mortenson

Photo: Mississippi Park Connection