Investing in Communities Across the East Metro and Greater Minnesota
A family legacy. A partner for Minnesota.
Investing in Minnesota’s
Youth, Families,
Older Adults and the Arts
A family legacy. A partner for Minnesota.
Investing in Minnesota’s
Youth, Families,
Older Adults and the Arts
A family legacy. A partner for Minnesota.
Who We Are
Since 1969, Mardag Foundation has invested in nonprofits serving the East Metro and Greater Minnesota.
Our Mission
Mardag Foundation supports Minnesota nonprofits to remove barriers and create opportunities for low income or traditionally marginalized children, youth and families; older adults with barriers to living independently; and to build capacity of organizations supporting the arts and humanities.
Reimagining Our Grant Programs
Throughout 2024 and 2025, we engaged in a community-informed process to redesign our application-based grant programs.
Our new grant programs and updated funding priorities take effect in 2026. Complete grant guidelines for our new grant programs will be available in November 2025, with the first grant programs opening in January 2026.
View the grant redesign hub on the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation website for more about our approach and answers to FAQs about the grant reimagining.
Resources for Grant Applicants
Application Resources
Grant application resources include key dates, application questions and instructions on how to register for and use GranteeView, our grant application portal.
Grants Team
Before applying, interested applicants are encouraged to contact a member of our Grants Team to ensure that the grant program fits your needs.
Top Stories
$1.5 Million in Grants Awarded
In our first grant round of 2025, Mardag Foundation awarded 48 grants to Minnesota nonprofits.
Foundations Announce $10.3 Million in 2024 Second-Round Community Grants
Grants will provide funding resources for community organizations that provide critical resources to Minnesotans across the state.
Foundations Announce 2024 First Round Grants
Grants will provide funding resources for community organizations that provide critical resources to Minnesotans across the state.
Our Impact
126
Grants Given in 2024
Supporting youth and families, older adults and arts across Minnesota
$3M
Dollars Granted in 2024
Providing general operating and some capital support to nonprofits
50
Years of Generosity
Investing in the well-being of children, youth, families and older adults
Nonprofits We Fund
We are proud to invest in community-led solutions and partner with nonprofit organizations doing incredible work in Minnesota.