In the MAAR Foundation's decade of service, the association and its members have supported community organizations that work to change, enhance and improve the lives of deserving individuals and families seeking crisis housing intervention, transitional housing and homeownership opportunities throughout the Minneapolis area.
Gary Bennett (chair)
Julia Bass
James Dattalo
Emily Green
Susan Hofflander
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Rebecca Jenson
Clay Lowen
Mary Thorpe- Mease
Dave Philp |
REALTORS® who contribute to the Foundation make a difference in strengthening the lives of individuals and families and in sustaining communities.
Donations made easy: A $10 member contribution can be made to the MAAR Foundation at the time of dues renewal. Look at the allocation of mandatory and optional fees on your dues renewal statement to see how it’s working. Your $10 does make a difference...or $5 semi-annually, $1.20 per quarter; 19 cents a week, or less than 3 cents per day!
If you are interested in making a contribution to the MAAR Foundation, contact Donnie Brown at donnieb@mplsrealtor.com or 952.988.3133.
All contributions to the Foundation are tax deductible for Federal and Minnesota tax purposes. Contributions and memorials can be made payable to the MAAR Foundation, Inc. MAAR makes a $50 memorial contribution to the MAAR Foundation in honor of members who were active at the time of their passing.
In 2011, the MAAR Foundation allocated $40,000 to 12 community organizations:
African Families Development
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$3,000 |
Community Land Trust
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$3,000 |
Emerge Development Center
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$3,000 |
Minnesota Association for Veterans
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$3,000 |
People Serving People
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$3,000 |
Powderhorn Residents Group (PRG)
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$3,000 |
People Responding in Social Ministry (PRISM)
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$3,000 |
Senior Community Services
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$3,000 |
St. Stephan's Human Services
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$3,000 |
The Bridge for Youth
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$3,000 |
American Red Cross Minnesota (Twin Cities Area)
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$5,000 |
Urban Homeworks
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$5,000 |
If your organization is interested in receiving grant funding, please review the MAAR Grant Application Policy and Procedures documents below.
In general, MAAR’s articles of incorporation state that the proceeds from the Foundation capital fund must be given to housing and housing-related programs directed or organized for low-income and families living in counties in the State of Minnesota within the jurisdiction of the Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS®. The Association’s jurisdiction includes: Hennepin, Scott, Carver, Sibley and McLeod counties.
For questions or additional information not covered in the Grant Application Policy and Procedures document, contact Donnie Brown at donnieb@mplsrealtor.com or 952.988.3133. The application deadline has expired. The next funding cycle is from January to May 2012.
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