Five years after the murder of George Floyd, South Minneapolis is not a symbol of despair — it is a canvas of resilience, hope, and community-led transformation.
Longtime board and family member shaped McKnight’s programs and benefited countless lives through her service and caring spirit The McKnight Foundation is deeply grateful for the remarkable life of Patricia S. Binger (Pat), whose contributions as both a board member and family member have made an indelible impact on our work and the people it …
In 2023, McKnight increased its giving. At the time, we didn’t make a big announcement. Here’s why we feel compelled to say more now.
McKnight Foundation is all in on our mission, increasing our giving and using every tool in our toolbox as a philanthropic organization to support people today and bring about a more just, creative, and abundant future where all people and our planet thrive.
Jim Zappa joins McKnight as General Counsel and Jacques Hebert is promoted to Executive Leadership
Jim Zappa joined McKnight as general counsel with the President’s Office in April 2025. In this role, Jim provides strategic legal counsel to the organization, overseeing legal matters and advising on complex legal issues, which is pivotal in supporting governance, managing risks, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. Prior to joining McKnight, Jim worked …
Celebrating people who are the pulse of Minnesota’s caring and connected communities. McKnight is delighted to accept nominations for the Virginia McKnight Binger Heart of Community Honor. In partnership with the Minnesota Council of Foundations, this awards program celebrates seven everyday champions from across the state whose compassion and contributions serve as the heartbeat of …
Supportive housing combines rental housing with coordinated services that support residents in improving their quality of life, at rents they can afford. For some of the most vulnerable people in Minnesota – people experiencing mental illness, chronic health conditions, and histories of trauma – a stable home can be foundational in securing treatment and working toward recovery and healing.
Oggi siamo lieti di annunciare che due nuovi colleghi si uniranno alla McKnight Foundation come responsabili di programma senior nei nostri programmi Midwest Climate & Energy e Global Collaboration for Resilient Food Systems. In questi ruoli, i nostri nuovi colleghi contribuiranno a dare forma e guidare la traiettoria del lavoro della Fondazione per promuovere l'energia pulita, decarbonizzare...
Emily Mattheisen è entrata a far parte di McKnight come responsabile del programma senior con il programma Global Collaboration for Resilient Food Systems a marzo 2025. In questo ruolo, Emily lavora per dare forma e guidare la traiettoria del lavoro della Fondazione per trasformare i sistemi alimentari globali. Supervisiona e sviluppa portafogli di sovvenzioni che supportano gli sforzi per costruire potere attraverso partnership trasformative, …