After a Duluth-area flash flood inundated thousands of homes, and scores of businesses and nonprofits, the Mardag Foundation and two other Minnesota Philanthropy Partners’ affiliates stepped forward with a total of $50,000 in grants to support the recovery. Photo by US Army Corps of Engineers. Learn more
Creating lifelong friends of libraries
Public libraries serve many people across many stages of life—from learning to read to accessing technology to building job skills and seeking employment. With help from its “Friends,” the Saint Paul Public Library is moving forward that legacy of learning. Learn more
Connecting Native communities via radio
For Native communities in northern Minnesota without broadband service and limited cell phone access, the radio waves are a critical source of information and hub for creating social connections. Learn more
Creating more resources for seniors
Baby boomers often are highly active and involved in their communities, and as they age, they will seek services and amenities that are quite different from what their parents or grandparents required. VINE Faith in Action is meeting this need with a one-stop shop for aging adults. Learn more
Our Mission
The Mardag Foundation makes grants to nonprofit organizations that improve the quality of life in Minnesota for children, seniors and other at-risk populations, and for programs in education and arts.
