Entrepreneurship and Small Business The Foundation supports entrepreneurship initiatives that address current ecosystem gaps, drive inclusive practices and create access to knowledge, services, networks and capital for entrepreneurs at all stages.
Workforce Development The Foundation supports employment and technical training opportunities to ensure the workforce development system operates effectively and connects job seekers and workers with the skills they need to succeed.
Housing The Foundation supports efforts that increase housing availability, stability and access — creating pathways to greater opportunity.
Asset Building The Foundation supports organizations that improve the asset building opportunities available to traditionally marginalized communities, especially those that are engaged in work to increase financial inclusion, wealth building and overall financial health.
Quote block “We have immense pride in our hometown, and we know there is a lot of work to be done to advance racial equity in the Twin Cities and the state of Minnesota. In an effort to do our part to address the specific systemic and structural barriers facing Black communities, Indigenous communities and other communities of color, we’re both excited and humbled to provide grants to nonprofit organizations who serve and support these communities.” AMANDA NUSZ, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY AND PRESIDENT OF THE TARGET FOUNDATION
Quote block “The Target Foundation's financial support of our work has been integral to our ability to grow as an organization. In the past year, we have been able to increase our organizing staff by over 30%, dramatically increasing the number of renters we are able to reach. With this increased capacity, we have been able to begin building powerful cultural connections and community structures in the Sky Without Limits Cooperative. We are building a movement of renter power that has the potential to truly transform the Minneapolis housing system into one that works for all of us. Thank you, Target, for your support of tenants in our city and the work of IX!” JENNIFER ARNOLD, DIRECTOR, INQUILINXS UNIDXS POR JUSTICIA | UNITED RENTERS FOR JUSTICE (IX)
Quote block “The Target Foundation’s investment in Mni Sota Fund has given us the capacity to drastically deepen the support we provide our clients. The Foundation’s general operating grant shows tremendous trust in our team. We’re honored to be on this journey with such a thoughtful partner.” KIT FORDHAM, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MNI SOTA FUND
Quote block “We applaud the Target Foundation’s commitment to tackling the systemic barriers that have existed for too long in our community. Target Foundation’s benevolence and increased flexibility during the pandemic have positioned Youthprise to be more nimble and courageous in our response to the social and economic challenges facing youth.” MARCUS POPE, VICE PRESIDENT, YOUTHPRISE
Meet Hope Community Inc., One of More Than 70 Nonprofit Recipients of Target Foundation’s Hometown Racial Equity Grants company category October 21, 2021 Meet Hope Community Inc., One of More Than 70 Nonprofit Recipients of Target Foundation’s Hometown Racial Equity Grants
Target Foundation Awards More Than $5 Million to Twin Cities Nonprofits Helping Promote Racial Equity company category December 9, 2020 Target Foundation Awards More Than $5 Million to Twin Cities Nonprofits Helping Promote Racial Equity
Target Commits $10 Million and Ongoing Resources for Rebuilding Efforts and Advancing Social Justice company category June 5, 2020 Target Commits $10 Million and Ongoing Resources for Rebuilding Efforts and Advancing Social Justice