Investing in a better experience of aging
We bring together philanthropy, aging services providers, and community partners to strengthen the workforce, test and spread impactful solutions, and build communities where older adults can stay connected, contribute, and thrive.
As Minnesota’s population ages, we need a strong workforce, improved care delivery and communities that support people to live well. Meeting these needs takes investment, collaboration, and room to try new approaches.
Established in 2008, the LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation is the grantmaking foundation of LeadingAge Minnesota. We help aging services providers and communities put promising ideas into practice—and share what works so more Minnesotans can benefit.
Prepare, support, and retain the people who make quality aging services possible.
Accessible, on-demand training for nursing assistants and medication aides.
Annual scholarships available for aging services professionals.
Language and learning resources for employees and their teams.
Develop more connected, responsive, and person-centered ways to help people age well.
Rural partnerships connecting older adults with the care, resources and relationships they need to thrive.
Test new ideas and technologies and turn what we learn into practical tools.
Voice-guided technology to support safer lifts.
To improve workforce and care delivery
Develop leaders, strengthen partnerships, and help providers and communities sustain effective work.
Explore active grants in the aging services field, curated for you by our staff.
Build capacity in boards and board members that govern aging services organizations.
A guide and toolkit for communicating your value and building charitable support. Resource coming in 2027.
We are now accepting donations for the 2027 Silent Auction.
Join us for a great day on the course while supporting the LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation’s statewide scholarship program.
The Gayle Kvenvold Commitment to Caregivers Fund honors the skill, compassion, and dedication of people who build their careers caring for older adults.
Your gift helps build a future where older adults can stay connected, contribute, and find the support they need—and where the people who care for them can thrive.
Partner with the LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation to invest in innovative solutions and help shape the future of aging services in Minnesota.
Interested in supporting the Foundation or learning more about partnership opportunities? Connect with us to help shape the future of aging in Minnesota.