BUILDING
INDIGENOUS
WEALTH
MNI SOTA FUND
is an Urban Native CDFI
Community Development Financial Institution
located in Mni Sota Makoce // Minnesota
Our Stories
Mni Sota Fund, a Native CDFI committed to building Indigenous wealth and economic self-determination, is honored to be a recipient of the 2024 Bush Prize for Community Innovation. Recognized for our groundbreaking initiatives like Mni Sota Mortgage Co. and Ozhigin Fellowship, Mni Sota Fund continues to empower Native artists, entrepreneurs, and communities with culturally relevant financial solutions. Our holistic, equitable approach serves as a model for inclusive economic growth. Learn more about the prestigious Bush Prize at Bush Foundation.
MacKenzie Scott is leading a new wave of philanthropic giving, continuing to make transformative donations across diverse sectors. In her latest contribution, Scott targets organizations focused on equity, social justice, and economic empowerment. Her approach emphasizes trust-based philanthropy, offering unrestricted funds to allow recipients the freedom to address community needs. Learn more about Scott's impactful giving and its potential to reshape the future of philanthropy in this Forbes article by David Bowermaster. Read more.
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated $15 million to a Minnesota nonprofit focused on building Native wealth. This transformative gift will support initiatives that promote financial empowerment, economic self-determination, and community development within Indigenous communities. The nonprofit’s efforts aim to create lasting, equitable opportunities for Native entrepreneurs and families. Read more about this impactful contribution in the Star Tribune. Learn more.
Minnetonka Moccasin, a footwear company in Minneapolis, Minnesota, highlights its commitment to social responsibility through their Giving Back program. The program partners with several Native American-led organizations that focus on education, childcare, energy efficiency, and cultural preservation for Indigenous communities.
Celebrating Andrea Reese's inspiring work with CLCLT to create affordable housing & better neighborhoods! Through shared equity models & partnerships, Andrea is making a lasting difference. Congratulations on your dedication, Andrea!
Mni Sota Fund is expanding its services to include mortgage lending in an effort to bridge the homeownership gap for American Indians Minnesotans. This initiative aims to provide accessible mortgage loans and culturally competent lenders who understand the unique challenges faced by American Indian families. With the goal of increasing homeownership rates among Native communities, Mni Sota Fund's comprehensive approach to wealth-building and homeownership serves as a model for addressing disparities in other regions. Through this expansion, the organization hopes to create lasting change and improve the lives of Native families for generations to come.
Mni Sota Fund is committed to helping our Native community break the cycle of poverty. That's why we are thrilled to announce that we are expanding our support beyond just financial counseling and personal loans.
Introducing a new era of empowerment: our revitalized lending department focuses on financial independence, homeownership, and entrepreneurship. Meet our talented additions: Kevin Harris, our Director of Lending, and Jaime Brown, our Loan Officer, who understand the challenges of our community. Apply now for accessible financial support and join us in building cycles of prosperity.