People we've supported
High school principal | Somali American educational leader | Driver of student belonging Akram Osman leads with a commitment to educational equity, shaped by his…
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Investing in our region
We support organizations and people who think bigger and differently about solutions to problems in their communities.
People we've supported
Mayor | Connector | Cultural resilience builder As the first Chicana mayor of Columbia Heights, Amáda Márquez Simula is infusing inclusion, cultural celebration and grassroots…
Organizations we've funded
As part of the Ecosystem Grant program, current Ecosystem grantees may request additional funding for extraordinary opportunities to support problem solvers in the region. Amherst H. Wilder Foundation, through the Minnesota Compass project, will convene Health Topic Advisory Group meetings to address systemic vulnerabilities and reshape healthcare priorities brought to light by the COVID-19 pandemic. This work will help redefine health priorities and quality-of-life indicators in Minnesota.
Organizations we've funded
AMPERS is an association of 17 independent grassroots hyperlocal radio stations that primarily serve underserved populations, including tribal nations, diverse communities, and students, with 13 of the 17 stations serving communities in greater Minnesota. Collectively, AMPERS provides programming in 11 different languages including Hmong, Somali, Oromo, Ojibwe, Spanish, and more. Through a media partnership, we are able to reach people throughout Minnesota to make them aware of our program offerings and resources throughout the year.
People we've supported
Linguist | Neurodiversity advocate | Founding member of the Maangaar Movement Anisa Hagi-Mohamed is transforming how Somali and East African communities understand and talk about…
People we've supported
Founder and executive director, Bultum Academy | Educator | Community builder As the founder of Bultum Academy, a charter school serving primarily East African and…
Organizations we've funded
As part of the Ecosystem Grant program, current Ecosystem grantees may request additional funding for extraordinary opportunities to support problem solvers in the region. Arts South Dakota will establish the Arts Education Advocacy Cohort, an unprecedented collaboration bringing together arts educators to advance more integrated arts education for all students throughout the state.
Organizations we've funded
Asian American-Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy
Support the AAPIP 35th Anniversary Conference on May 19-21 in Chicago, IL.
People we've supported
Pastor | Cooperative developer | Food justice leader Carl D. Johnson is recognized as a visionary leader committed to ensuring marginalized communities have access to…
People we've supported
Narrative strategist | Builder of leaders | Advocate for liberated leadership Chanda Smith Baker has spent her life supporting people, organizations, and communities in doing…
Organizations we've funded
Comunidades Organizando El Poder y la Acción Latina (COPAL) will establish the Immigrant Defense Network (IDN) to improve coordination among organizations serving immigrants and their families. IDN will focus on strengthening relationships and communications among organizations and develop media strategies that help tell the stories of immigrants and their contributions in communities throughout the region.
People we've supported
Deputy Director, White Earth Nation | Anishinabe leader | Cultivator of sustainable Tribalgovernance Curtis Rogers envisions a future in which Tribal Nations like White Earth…
