Thanks to the Mankato Clinic Foundation, over 30 area organizations received grants and funding totaling more than $160,000 in 2010. Organizations supported include Children's Museum of Southern MN, Feeding our Community Partners – Backpack Initiative, Lake Crystal Area Recreation Center, YMCA, Open Door Clinic, Greater Mankato Diversity Council, St Peter Early Childhood Initiative, American Red Cross, Special Olympics, ECHO Food Shelf, area school districts, and several other organizations including scholarships for the nursing programs at both South Central College and Minnesota State University- Mankato.

The physicians at the Mankato Clinic provide the majority of the Foundation funding as a means to give back to the community by providing support to organizations which strive to improve health and wellness. The Mankato Clinic Foundation has given $915,152.00 to area organizations over the past six years in an effort to support the health and well-being of local communities.

Mankato Clinic Foundation president, Marcia Bahr said, “The Mankato Clinic Foundation is thrilled to be able to support the areas we serve by providing local organizations with funds that enhance the health and wellness of the community.”

The Mankato Clinic Foundation provides resources to organizations and endeavors that effectively promote and improve community health and wellness. Since the primary focus of the Foundation is to support the health and well-being of the community, projects and programs supported include education and scholarships, initiatives focused on health care, health education and wellness.

Grants are awarded on a quarterly basis and are considered only through the application process. Applications and more information can be obtained at www.mankatoclinic.com.