SUPPORTING THE EDUCATIONAL, POLITICAL, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE TWIN CITIES'

Our primary mission is to support programs targeted at fostering and enhancing the academic, leadership, and social skills of youth within the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area, particularly those who are considered at risk. We award grants for programs at community-based organizations that are aligned with our mission; we also provide post-secondary scholarships to young adults.

 
 
 
 

Monitors Signature Events

May 31, 2017

Golf Tournament

An annual fundraising tournament that serves to support, develop, and enhance the club’s giving efforts to academic, leadership, and social projects/programs for youth within the Minneapolis/St. Paul area that are challenged by socioeconomic circumstances, providing opportunities for youth to develop their full potential.
May 31, 2017

Monitors Holiday Gala

The gala is the signature club social event and the main fundraiser of the year. The gala showcases members and their spouses, partners, and the community. The holiday gala is a top-ticket event, featuring five-star meals, live bands, speakers, and deejays. The gala enhances our giving efforts to specific, local projects and programs for youth within the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area that are challenged by socioeconomic circumstances, providing opportunities for youth to realize their full potential.

The Monitors Club &
Foundation


1955

The Monitors Club was founded by two young, Black professionals who were living in south Minneapolis.
1998

The Monitors Foundation was established as a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
Our primary mission is to support programs targeted at fostering and enhancing the academic, leadership, and social skills of youth within the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area, particularly those who are considered at risk. We award grants for programs at community-based organizations that are aligned with our mission; we also provide post-secondary scholarships to young adults.
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Monitors Foundation Sponsors


Contributions of $1000 and above from 2022

Kate and David Mortenson

ZS Realty Investments

Estes Enterprises

Country Financial

First Independence Bank

Minneapolis Foundation

KCB Corporation

SIT Investments

CommonBond Communities

Delta Dental of Minnesota

Bremer Bank

Big Brothers Big Sisters

State Farm

UBS Financial Services

Minuteman Press

Minnesota Diversified Industries

J Benson Construction

Childrens Minnesota

Steve Sefton

Timothy Baylor

Summit Academy OIC

Consolidated Communications

Turning Point