Help us scale what works
For over 10 years, Great MN Schools has worked to give more Minneapolis students access to a great education. That means building strong schools and strengthening the conditions around them.
Your gift helps us reach more students.
85%
of the schools we support outperform similar options
1.5x
the math and reading proficiency for low-income students at schools we support
83%
of students at our schools attend over 90% of the time, compared to 67% across Minneapolis
Why your gift matters
A strong education is the foundation for ensuring kids from all backgrounds have the opportunity to live choice-filled lives. When kids in Minneapolis graduate prepared for college, for careers, and for life, the whole region benefits. Investing in school quality isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s one of the highest-return investments you can make in our community.
Every $1 invested in Great MN Schools translated to $4 in lifetime income & health benefits for students in our schools. *Constellation Fund, 2024
Great MN Schools Board Member
Other ways to give
Monthly Giving
A steady monthly gift lets us plan ahead. Instead of waiting to see what each season brings, we can commit to longer-term work for Minneapolis students & see it through. Set it up once, & your support keeps going all year.
Write a check
Please make out to “Great MN Schools” and send to:
Great MN Schools
c/o Jennifer Stern, CEO
901 North Third Street
Suite 350
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Employer Match
Many employers match their employees’ gifts, which can double your impact at no extra cost to you. Check with your HR team to see if your company offers a match, or tell us where you work & we’ll help with the paperwork.
Make a gift of stock
Access Great MN Schools’ account number, brokerage name, DTC info, and additional information to make your gift of appreciated assets by email or call Amy Pfarr Walker at The Minneapolis Foundation, the host of our donor-advised fund: 612-643-9806.
Donor-advised fund
If you give through a donor-advised fund, you can recommend a grant to Great MN Schools through your DAF sponsor. It’s an easy way to put money you’ve already set aside for giving to work for Minnesota students. Our EIN is 81-1733895.
Wire or transfer funds
Contact us to get access to the account name, account number, fund name and For the Beneficiary Of information to make your gift. (Great MN Schools investments are held at The Minneapolis Foundation.)
Every supporter’s goals are different. We’d be glad to meet in person and help you find the way to give that means most to you.
Contact Karn Englesgjerd, Senior Manager of External Affairs, at kemgelsgherd@greatmnschools.org to schedule a meeting.
Not ready to donate? You can still help Minneapolis students.
Advocate. Vote, make education a priority, or consider running for school board.
Get involved. Join Changemakers, our funder advisory council, or one of the action teams we convene. Contact us to learn more.
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Be part of our community working for better schools across Minneapolis.