The John and Denise Graves Foundation is committed to creating a bright future for the youth of Minneapolis. By focusing on closing equity gaps and improving the lives of young individuals, this foundation supports education, community-building, housing, and youth development in and around the city. They believe in incubating people and ideas, nurturing networks, and working collectively to bring about positive change.

Their approach involves building bridges between emerging leaders and established institutions, centering community voices to shape their goals, and focusing on enhancing Minneapolis and Hennepin County. The foundation also emphasizes building trusting relationships with grantees and partners, taking calculated risks to support emerging leaders and start-up projects, and addressing systems and policies that impact collective civic wellbeing. Through their presence, advocacy, and influential work, they strive to bring about meaningful change.

For more information, you can reach the Graves Foundation at info@jdgravesfoundation. org or give them a call at 612-389-9820