Mai Thor (BF'21) has long focused her work on disability justice and its intersections with social justice and racial justice movements. As #DisabilityPrideMonth comes to a close — and in honor of the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act — learn more about Thor's work, highlighted recently in MPR News: https://bit.ly/4eZoZy5
Bush Foundation
Philanthropic Fundraising Services
Saint Paul, Minnesota 11,230 followers
We invest in great ideas the people who power them in MN, ND, SD & the 23 Native nations that share the geography.
About us
The Bush Foundation invests in great ideas and the people who power them in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and the 23 Native nations that share the same geography. We work to inspire and support creative problem solving — within and across sectors — to make our region better for everyone. The Foundation was established in 1953 by 3M executive Archibald Bush and his wife, Edyth. Inspired by their desire to build their community and encourage innovation, the Foundation has made over one billion dollars in grants to thousands of organizations and individuals. http://www.bushfoundation.org/
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http://www.bushfoundation.org
External link for Bush Foundation
- Industry
- Philanthropic Fundraising Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1953
- Specialties
- leadership, community creativity, education, nation building, community innovation, strategy and learning, community-led problem solving, social business ventures, creative problem solving, and philanthropy
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101 Fifth Street East
Suite 2400
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101, US
Employees at Bush Foundation
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"Leadership takes many forms, as does the support that different leaders need — not just to continue doing their work but also to grow their impact." Read more from Adora Land, grantmaking director, about the 2024 class of Bush Fellows and the change they are creating throughout the region: https://bit.ly/3W8qoey
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This week! Emerging Prairie is hosting #TEDxFargo 2024 on Thursday, July 25, and it's not too late to register. Learn more: https://tedxfargo.com/ Emerging Prairie is doing cool things to support the entrepreneurship and innovation in North Dakota, and this event will explore how to push the boundaries of the expected and embrace the unknown. They're one of many Ecosystem organizations that we support providing go-to resources for the region.
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https://tedxfargo.com
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We love seeing Bush Fellows in the news! Thank you to MPR News for shining a spotlight on Antony Stately (BF'24) and his work promoting the health and wellness of Native American families: https://bit.ly/4bv1Tg3
Oneida and Ojibwe health leader among winners of 2024 Bush Foundation fellowships
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Emerging Prairie is an Ecosystem organization that supports the entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem in North Dakota. Make plans today to attend their 2024 #TEDxFargo event on July 25, where they will explore how to push the boundaries of the expected and embrace the unknown! Learn more: https://tedxfargo.com/
TEDxFargo
https://tedxfargo.com
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Applications for the Open Road Fund close July 21! This fund provides individual gifts of $50,000 to individuals from Black communities in MN, ND and SD to support their path to build generational wealth. The fund was established with funding by the Bush Foundation and is operated by Nexus Community Partners. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4b8vpIO
Open Road Fund - Nexus Community Partners
https://nexuscp.org
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We're celebrating Build Wealth Minnesota, a Community Innovation grantee, as they celebrate the 1,000th family to achieve homeownership through their 9,000 Equities initiative aimed to increase Black homeownership in the Twin Cities and help build generational wealth. Learn more about their work and check out this great piece by KARE 11 News: https://bit.ly/4ePXtmw
Initiative aims to close disparity homeownership gap & help 9,000 Black households own homes
kare11.com
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Black Hills Special Services Cooperative, a 2023 Bush Prize: South Dakota winner, is known throughout South Dakota for its ability to create community-led education solutions that meet families and students where they are and help them reach their full potential. The #BushPrize will help them support more people in more communities throughout the state. Watch the video below to learn more about BHSSC's work! https://lnkd.in/gw_RrRRX
2023 Bush Prize: South Dakota Winner | BHSSC
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Our final Fellows spotlight highlights the work of powerful leaders from different corners of our region! Their groundbreaking work is helping create a brighter tomorrow for everyone. Moira Villiard is elevating underrepresented stories through art and community organizing. May Lee Xiong is reimagining education to support Black, Indigenous and people of color to thrive in schools that celebrate their diverse identities. Amber Zora is an interdisciplinary artist and Iraq War veteran, promoting peace through art that lifts up the experiences of veterans and others affected by war. Read more about these amazing Fellows and the entire 2024 cohort at https://bit.ly/3VB6V5H. #BushFellowship
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It’s time to meet three more of the outstanding leaders who are part of this year’s class of Bush Fellows! These individuals have big plans for our region. Leslie Ellen Redmond, Esq, MBA works for transformative change through compassionate leadership, spearheading initiatives that foster activism and resilience among youth and community members alike. Antony Stately is a transformative leader dedicated to health equity in Indigenous communities, known for developing innovative approaches to culturally integrated care, including new models of street medicine and harm reduction for unsheltered people. Irma Márquez Trapero is on a mission to redefine leadership in Latine communities by placing mental health and healing at the forefront, advocating for compassionate and inclusive spaces that honor cultural heritage. Read more about these amazing Fellows and the entire 2024 class at https://bit.ly/3VB6V5H. #BushFellowship
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