MACP News

Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies Response to COVID-19

UPDATED JULY 23, 2020 With the global spread of COVID-19, we find ourselves in extraordinary and uncertain times. We have…

Our response and commitment following the death of George Floyd

The senseless killing of George Floyd is evidence of the underlying inequities and racism that continue to exist in our…

How Philanthropy Can Adapt During a Disaster—and Be Ready for What’s Next

Building relationships between communities and groups can be a “force multiplier” in disaster response, said Mark Lindberg, program director of…

MACP moves to remote workplace in response to COVID-19

UPDATED October 21, 2020 — The team at Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies (MACP) has been closely monitoring the ongoing developments…

Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies names new Program Director

Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies (MACP) has announced that Alicia Fitzpatrick has joined the organization as Program Director, Animal Welfare and…

Black Grant Directors’ Roundtable: Lessons from a career in philanthropy

Five grants management leaders offer on-the-ground testimony to the challenges of Black professionals in the sector – from the complexities…

To Protect the Seas from Rising Threats, a Top Grantmaker Looks to Indonesia

As our oceans face mounting threats like climate change, unsustainable fishing and pollution, innovative nonprofits and funders are on the…

Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies names new Audit Committee member

Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies [MACP] announced that Lisa Hauser was recently appointed to the Audit Committees for Margaret A. Cargill…

Can Philanthropy Become a True Partner in Indian Country?

Native Americans in Philanthropy, which turns 30 this year, has partnered with Candid to publish a new report.

Minnesota is among the leaders in giving to American Indian causes

Minnesota is home to six of the 30 foundations most generous to Indian causes, giving $118.5 million between 2006 and…

Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies names new Program Operations Director

Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies (MACP) announced that Ify Mora has joined the organization as Director, Program Operations. In this new…

Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies names new Program Director, Quality of Life

Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies (MACP) has announced that Erin Bowley has been promoted to Program Director, Quality of Life. In…

Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies names new Program Director, Arts & Cultures

Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies (MACP) has announced that Jayson Smart will join the organization in early April 2018 as Program…

Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies names three new Investment Committee members

Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies [MACP] announced that three new members have joined its Investment Committees. Vineer Bhansali, Mary Ann Deignan,…

Tami Ehlers Named New Controller and Director, Investment Accounting at Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies

Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies [MACP] announced that Tami Ehlers has been promoted to Controller and Director, Investment Accounting. In this…

Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies leads in disaster work

The Eden Prairie-based organization gave $47.4 million to disaster relief and recovery efforts last year, the most of any philanthropy…

Mike Ruetz named Deputy Chief Investment Officer at Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies

Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies [MACP] announced that Michael Ruetz has been promoted to Deputy Chief Investment Officer. In addition to…

Heather Kukla named Vice President at Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies

Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies [MACP] announced today that Heather Kukla has been promoted to Vice President and General Counsel. Heather’s…

Christine Morse announces her retirement as Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies Chief Executive Officer

Morse will remain Board Chair. MACP President Paul Busch to assume CEO role July 1, 2017 Christy Morse, CEO of…

Sustainable: Organizations warming to geothermal energy

Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies (MACP) last year celebrated the opening of a 66,777-square-foot addition that included a geothermal exchange system for…

Amber Rudell named Strategic Planning Director at Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies

Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies [MACP] announced that Amber Rudell has been promoted to Director, Strategic Planning and Project Management. In…

Elizabeth Sullivan named Managing Program Director at Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies

Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies [MACP] announced that Elizabeth Sullivan has been promoted to Managing Program Director. In this position, Elizabeth…

Matthew Minnis named Trading and Investment Operations Director at Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies

Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies announced that Matthew Minnis has been promoted to Director, Trading and Investment Operations. In this role,…

Foundation Takes Pains to Answer, ‘What Would Margaret Do?’

Margaret Cargill left behind more than $6 billion for charity when she died in 2006 — and specific ideas about…

Community members receive Spirit of Eden Prairie Awards

The city of Eden Prairie presented its Spirit of Eden Prairie Award for the second year during the Tuesday, Nov….

Nature: Our Most Important “Bank Account” (features Margaret A. Cargill Foundation)

Unbroken tracts of forests connect soaring tropical glaciers in the center of the island to beautiful beaches ringing its coastline….

KFI Has Leading Role in Energy Efficient Efforts (references MACP building expansion project)

A familiar adage maintains people should practice what they preach. Engineers with the Karges-Faulconbridge, Inc. (KFI) consulting firm strongly support…

Eden Prairie home to Minnesota’s largest grant-making entity

Many drive past 6889 Rowland Road in Eden Prairie each day — some not realizing that “The Preserve” office building…

Leeanne Huber Named Communications Director at Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies

Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies [MACP] announced that Leeanne Huber has assumed the role of Director of Communications. In this position,…

Kevin Bohrer Named New Program Director at Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies

Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies [MACP] announced today that Kevin Bohrer has joined the organization as Program Director. In this position,…

Minnesota’s top philanthropies gave $1.3 billion in 2014

Margaret A. Cargill, Target and General Mills organizations led the way in grants and giving. Minnesota’s philanthropic foundations and corporations…

Staff of Margaret A Cargill Foundation end two-day visit to Gambia

The programme director of the Margaret A Cargill Foundation Mark Peter Lindberg and Charmaine Brett, programme officer, together with staff…

Mpls. St. Paul Magazine Profile of MACP CEO Christine Morse

Twenty years ago, Bruce Karstadt, president of the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis, received a call from a woman named…

Customized disaster training to be offered to Joplin area agencies

Joplin area nonprofits will soon have access to customized disaster preparation and training programs designed to help them create or…

Relief agencies help fire victims keep pets nearby

People with pets seeking shelter from the Shockey fire burning in and around Boulevard are getting help from the Red…

Cargill Foundation builds legacy quickly, carefully

After one year, Eden Prairie’s Margaret A. Cargill Foundation is already one of the nation’s largest. From its serene headquarters…

Minnesota’s Largest Grantmaker: Gearing Up and Making Gifts

Collectively, Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies will soon be among the top grantmakers in the U.S., and two of its grantmaking…

‘Silent philanthropist’ Margaret Cargill’s new foundation suddenly surfaces as Minnesota’s largest

A new and largely unknown charitable entity, the Margaret A. Cargill Foundation, has sailed into the top spot as the…