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Community Profile: John Flavin

We regularly highlight members of our community who are supporting parks through their involvement with the Minneapolis Parks Foundation. We’re inspired by the people who care for and use our parks and we want to recognize the many individuals and organizations who...

Meet David-Earl Russell, 2020 Intern from the McCarthy Center for Public Policy & Civic Engagement

David-Earl Russell and Elijah Henderson are interning with the Minneapolis Parks Foundation this summer as part of their education at the Eugene J. McCarthy Center for Public Policy & Civic Engagement at St. John’s University. We invited them to share their...

Meet Elijah Henderson, 2020 Intern from the McCarthy Center for Public Policy & Civic Engagement

Elijah Henderson and David-Earl Russell are interning with the Minneapolis Parks Foundation this summer as part of their education at the Eugene J. McCarthy Center for Public Policy & Civic Engagement at St. John’s University. We invited them to share their...

Community Profile: Doug and Nancy Verdier

This month we welcome Doug and Nancy Verdier’s park story to the blog. Doug and Nancy have been supporting the Parks Foundation since 2008. We are grateful for long-time donors like them. Their support has also included critical volunteer work including Doug...

Community Profile: Mohamed Mohamed is Swimming for Life

Mohamed Mohamed became aware of the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board during his freshman year in high school, when one of our aquatic supervisors came to his school to recruit staff for the summer...

Community Profile: Paying it Forward, with Bill W.

A new endowment fund is just one of the ways the Minneapolis Parks Foundation is working to serve a city of parks-lovers. Where will your money do the most good after you’re gone? “Like most people, I hadn’t really thought about that question too much,” says Bill W.,...

Community Profile: Camille Burke

Community Profile: Jasmine RuKim

IRA Charitable Distributions – A Great Way to Give

It’s that time of year again when many are thinking about ways to give to favorite charitable organizations. For donors who are 70 1/2 or older, a great way to give is by directing your IRA distribution to a non-profit like the Minneapolis Parks Foundation. The...

Community Profile: Cris Nelson

We regularly highlight members of our community who are supporting Minneapolis parks through their involvement with the Parks Foundation. We are inspired by the people who care for and use our parks and we want to recognize the many individuals and organizations who...

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To talk about your planned, major, or multi-year giving options, please contact:

Jennifer Downham
Chief Development Officer
612.822.3401

To talk about your annual or sustaining gift, or other ways to show your support, please contct:

Christine Moir
Annual Fund & Events Manager
612.354.7513