The McKnight Foundation will say farewell to two beloved colleagues at the end of June 2019. Rick Scott, vice president of finance and compliance, and Vickie Benson, Arts program director, have announced their intention to leave their respective positions. “Rick and Vickie both contribute immensely to McKnight’s mission and serve as effective leaders,” said Kate …
The Board of Directors of The McKnight Endowment Fund for Neuroscience is pleased to announce it has selected six neuroscientists to receive the 2022 McKnight Scholar Award. The McKnight Scholar Awards are granted to young scientists who are in the early stages of establishing their own independent laboratories and research careers and who have demonstrated …
Celebrating the lifelong achievement of Minnesota artists and culture bearers The McKnight Foundation is thrilled to announce we are deepening our investment in artists and culture bearers who have contributed significantly to Minnesota communities. The Distinguished Artist Award is now open for nominations, with an increased award of $100,000. This increase emphasizes our commitment to …
McKnight Foundation president Tonya Allen joined MPR News host Angela Davis to talk about the role of philanthropy in turbulent times. Here are the six big ideas she shared: 1. There's no better time to be in Minnesota "I don't think there is a better time to be in Minnesota… it's an opportunity to meet …
As I write this, we begin the week of Earth Day. I’m honored to serve as the new program director for the Midwest Climate & Energy program, which I’ve long considered one of the leading programs working to accelerate climate solutions in this country. I was first introduced to climate pollution as a fifth grader …
In September 2020, McKnight launched its new Vibrant & Equitable Communities (V&EC) program, which seeks to build a vibrant future for all Minnesotans with shared power, prosperity, and participation. The program encompasses four strategies: accelerate economic mobility, build community wealth, cultivate a fair and just housing system, and strengthen democratic participation. We developed these strategies …
The McKnight Foundation is delighted to welcome Pamela (Pam) Wheelock as its new interim president. She will join the Foundation on February 4, 2020.
December 3, 2019 The McKnight Endowment Fund for Neuroscience has selected four projects to receive the 2020 Memory and Cognitive Disorders Awards. The awards will total $1.2 million over three years for research on the biology of brain diseases, with each project receiving $300,000 between 2020 and 2023. The Memory and Cognitive Disorders (MCD) Awards …
As expressed in our Strategic Framework, equity is one of McKnight's core values. We see advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion across our program areas as central to building a Minnesota that works for everyone. One critical way that we live this value is by supporting arts and cultural organizations led by people of color and Indigenous …
November 1, 2016 – The McKnight Foundation names Kara Carlisle as vice president of programs.