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MCF Submits Written Testimony to House Ways and Means Committee on Tax Reform
On March 27, 2019, the House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing on the '2017 Tax Law and Who It Left Behind.' This hearing presented an opportunity for the independent sector to voice its concerns about the tax law's impact on charitable...
Minnesota Files Brief Opposing Citizenship Question
Minnesota Joins States and Local Governments Filing Brief with Supreme Cour Opposing Citizenship Question...
Philanthropy Files Supreme Court Brief Opposing Citizenship Question
Minnesota Council on Foundations Joins Amicus Brief on Citizenship Question
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One Year Away - Minnesota Gears Up for Census Day 2020
Governor Walz and Lt. Governor Flanagan called for all Minnesotans to make sure "We Count" everyone...
Rep. Ilhan Omar Signs onto Key Charitable Sector Priorities
MCF visited with staff from each member of Minnesota's Congressional delegation in Washington D.C. in March to talk about how federal tax policy can promote philanthropy and charitable giving. After our meetings, we received the exciting news...
All You Need to Know About the Census
National Public Radio's Hansi Lo Wang is providing the most consistent and spot on coverage of the 2020 Census...
Otto Bremer Trust Makes 141 Grants Totaling $9.1 Million
The Otto Bremer Trust has awarded $9,156,284 in grants to organizations in Minnesota, North Dakota, and western Wisconsin as part of its most recent grantmaking cycle.
“OBT made strategic investments in a variety of organizations...
MCF Visits Minnesota's Congressional Delegation on the Hill
MCF's Bob Tracy and Katina Mortensen went to Washington D.C. for Foundations on the Hill in March and met with Minnesota's 10 Congressional delegation offices. The meetings were focused on promoting philanthropy and charitable giving through...
Mortenson Family Foundation Accepting Letters of Inquiry for Sustaining Environmental Systems Grant Consideration
Beginning April 4, 2019, the Mortenson Family Foundation will be accepting Letters of Inquiry (LOI) for its 2019 Sustaining Environmental Systems grant program. For full guidelines, process, and deadlines, please visit the website:...