Minnesota’s nonprofit community plays a vital role in shaping a stronger, more connected state. These organizations are making a difference every day, and here we celebrate their impact, their stories, and the people behind the work.
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Where Recovery Meets Renewal: Helping Minnesotans Heal for 35 Years
For more than 35 years, Mn Adult & Teen Challenge (MnTC) has helped Minnesotans break free from alcohol, drug, and other life-controlling addictions by addressing the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs behind them. With a compassionate, evidence-based approach and a network of programs across the state, MnTC provides hope, healing, and lifelong transformation to thousands each year.
Serving more than 4,000 clients statewide in 2024 alone, MnTC offers a full continuum of care—from residential and outpatient treatment to aftercare and transitional services. Residential programs include 90-day and 12-month trauma-informed treatment options, with faith-based programming available for those who choose it. Outpatient and telehealth services make recovery more accessible, while specialized mental health counseling addresses co-occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Through aftercare programs, clients receive ongoing support with transitional housing, leadership training, and continued community connection.
“I used substances to fill a void. I was depressed and never really took care of myself. I had been to a few treatment centers, but I wasn’t really trying to get better. After two months in this program, my dad came to visit, and he said he could tell this place was making a difference. He said I looked happy. That was so special to me.”
–Tiona
With centers located in Minneapolis, Mankato, Brainerd, Alexandria, Duluth, Rochester, and Buffalo, MnTC ensures that people across Minnesota can find the help they need close to home. Volunteers and donors are vital to this mission—whether mentoring clients, supporting statewide events, or contributing financial gifts that fund critical programs, every act of generosity helps restore lives and strengthen families.
Mn Adult & Teen Challenge
740 E. 24th St., Minneapolis, MN 55404 | 612-373-3366 | mntc.org
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A Legacy of Leadership in Giving
As Minnesota’s largest community foundation, the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation has been a cornerstone of generosity and positive change since 1940. Guided by a mission to create an equitable, just, and vibrant Minnesota where all communities and people thrive, the Foundation inspires, advocates, and invests to advance community visions across the state.
The Foundation partners with individuals, families, and organizations to turn charitable goals into lasting impact. Whether through donor-advised funds, planned giving, or endowment services, its team supports donors at every stage of their philanthropic journey. Working closely with professional advisors, nonprofits, and community leaders, the Foundation connects resources to pressing needs—offering grants, loans, investments, and expert guidance to strengthen Minnesota’s social fabric.
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In addition to stewarding donor partnerships, the Foundation plays a key role in convening and collaborating with organizations to address systemic challenges—from education and housing to racial equity and community development. This statewide approach reflects a deep belief in shared progress and the power of local vision to shape a stronger future.
The numbers tell a powerful story: Since its founding, the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, together with its fundholders and partners, has granted more than $2.3 billion to communities for public good. Today, it manages $1.9 billion in charitable assets and facilitates over 9,000 grants each year—and has reached every Minnesota county, all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. In 2024 alone, donors gave $145 million through donor-advised funds, supporting 2,738 organizations.
2024 By the Numbers
$210M
9,418 grants to 3,444 organizations
Through its enduring commitment to generosity, collaboration, and equity, the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation continues to shape a Minnesota where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation
370 Wabasha St. N., Suite 300, St. Paul, MN 55102 | 651-224-5463 | spmcf.org
Cultivating Change Together
The Minneapolis Foundation drives collective action to build strong, vibrant communities. One of the nation’s oldest community foundations, it brings people together to address the region’s greatest civic, social, and economic needs.
The Foundation supports individuals, families, and businesses as they express their generosity—personally, collectively, and across generations. In addition to donor services, the Foundation invests in community-driven solutions through advocacy, impact investing, research, partnerships, and grantmaking.
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Each year, the Foundation and its donors distribute thousands of grants to nonprofits working across critical issue areas including education, the environment, economic mobility, health, housing, and more.
Community members can engage with the Foundation by attending an event, joining a giving circle, or opening a fund to turn their charitable intentions into impact.
Minneapolis Foundation
800 IDS Center, 80 S. Eighth St., Minneapolis, MN 55402 | 612-672-3878 | minneapolisfoundation.org
