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The Jay & Rose Phillips Family Foundation of Minnesota invests in the creative and strategic genius of the North Minneapolis community, with a particular focus on education, economic development, and community safety.

FUNDING EDUCATION

What do the students and educators of North Minneapolis need to thrive? Let’s ask them, and then follow their advice.

This, in a nutshell, is our approach to funding education in North Minneapolis. It is built on a firm belief that students and educators have deep and largely untapped wisdom. It is also grounded in the conviction that by amplifying student and educator voice in the design of education we can enhance motivation, engagement and ultimately post-secondary success.

FUNDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Helping build a vibrant small business and entrepreneurship ecosystem in North Minneapolis.

The Foundation seeks to capitalize on opportunities to help grow a strong and vibrant local economy in North Minneapolis. We focus on supporting small business development, entrepreneurship, and growing a locally owned economic ecosystem.

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North Minneapolis mural

FUNDING COMMUNITY SAFETY

Advancing opportunities for the North Minneapolis community to create and develop safe spaces for holistic healing, wellness, and community engagement.

As a North Minneapolis neighbor and community partner, the Foundation is invested in supporting the community in building on its many assets to create environments where residents and businesses can thrive.

Recently Funded Projects

Genius & Joy

Created by a committee of community advisors, Genius & Joy provides funds to Northside educators to create exciting, culturally grounded, literacy-focused summer programs at Minneapolis Public Schools in North Minneapolis.

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Northside Real Estate Development

Our Northside Real Estate Developer grants support Black real estate developers by alleviating the financial burdens that often hinder the success of developers who come from a historically marginalized community and have limited representation in the field of real estate development.

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Recent Blogs

August 11, 2023 in Foundation Blog

Reflecting on a Six-Year Investment in Northside Schools 

Last month, the Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation gathered with 45 educators, funders, and policy advocates to reflect on our six years of support for Patrick Henry High School…
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May 16, 2023 in Foundation Blog

An Investment in Healing and Self-Care for Local Educators 

For the past six years, the Phillips Foundation has supported innovative, student-centered learning opportunities at Minneapolis Public Schools in North Minneapolis. It has been my honor to manage this part…
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