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Grantmaking
Since 1953
$3.41 Billion
In Grants
4,032
Organizations
Grantmaking by Program
McKnight granted over $150 million in 2025, our highest in the Foundation’s history, with our charitable payout again exceeding 7 percent of our endowment. Below is a snapshot of our year-end giving totals by each grant program. See more on our financials page.
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Total Grants
Vibrant & Equitable Communities
$31,508,000 | 168 grants
Global Collaboration for Resilient Food Systems
$10,844,993 | 107 grants
Grantmaking by Geographic Area
McKnight gives locally in our Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, our home state of Minnesota, and the Midwest region. In select areas, our grantmaking extends nationally and internationally. Here is how our giving was allocated in 2023.
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Twin Cities Metro Metro Area
37%
Greater Minnesota
19%
Midwest (MC&E states)
22%
USA (Outside of MN)
14%
International (Outside of USA)
8%