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Advance a more just, creative, and abundant future where people and planet thrive

All In On Mission: Protecting Communities and Defending Democracy

At McKnight, we believe the future is not finished. It is being shaped right now by the choices we make, the truth we tell, and whether we match the courage of everyday people with the tools we offer. That’s why we’re committing another $20 million to strengthen our communities and our democracy in 2026, on top of another record-breaking grantmaking year in 2025.

Investing in People and Prosperity in Minnesota

As the long-term impacts of Operation Metro Surge begin to emerge—from housing and education to jobs and the local economy—our communities need partners who are willing to stay, invest, and help rebuild the stability that every family deserves.

Minnesota is Witnessing the Best and Worst of America

Minnesotans refuse to respond with fear or fury. Instead they’re showing up with love of community, neighbor, and country—ordinary people, community leaders, and institutions stepping forward to peacefully insist on our constitutional rights.

Showing Up With Heart

McKnight Foundation stands with all of the Minnesotans choosing love and solidarity in the face of fear. Find out how you can stand with us and help in this moment.

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McKnight advances climate solutions in the Midwest; builds an equitable and inclusive Minnesota; and supports the arts and culture in Minnesota, neuroscience, and global food systems.

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Atmos | Lessons from Minnesota: To Preserve Our Planet, We Must Also Preserve Our Democracy

Future generations will remember not only what we did to protect our environment, but also what we did to protect our neighbors and the freedoms we too often take for granted.