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.
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.
Resources for Grant Applicants
Mardag Foundation offers two grant rounds each year. Our 2024 grant rounds are closed.
Grant Resources
Grant 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 email a member of our Grants Team to ensure that the grant program fits your needs.
Reimagining Our Grant Program
On June 17, 2024, we announced a community-informed process to redesign our twice-yearly grant program. We expect that the new application and grantmaking process will be available in the second half of 2025, with the first grants made under the new process in 2026.
View the grant redesign hub on the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation website for the latest information.
Top Stories
Foundations Announce 2024 First Round Grants
Grants will provide funding resources for community organizations that provide critical resources to Minnesotans across the state.
Shaped by Community
We sat down with Sam Eberhart, president of Mardag Foundation’s Board of Directors, to look back at some of the highlights of 2023 and his vision for 2024 and beyond.
Foundations Announce $11.6 Million in 2023 Community Grants
The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, F. R. Bigelow Foundation and Mardag Foundation have awarded more than $11 million to nonprofits in their second round of 2023 grantmaking.
Our Impact
125
Grants Given in 2023
Supporting youth and families, older adults and arts across Minnesota
$3M
Dollars Granted in 2023
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.