ECMC Foundation

Minnesota Education Equity Partnership transforms practices, policies, and public narratives to build an education system. They develop leadership services and trainings for educators, districts, schools, organizations, leaders, and faculty. They build equitable educational spaces that uplift the students and advance racial equity and excellence in education.

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is the largest, statewide non-profit social service organization in Minnesota with 2,300 employees.

Meda provides business consulting, access to capital, and market opportunities for minority entrepreneurs. Meda also operates a business development center under cooperative agreement with the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) of the U.S. Department of Commerce. The Minneapolis MBDA Business Center connects Minnesota Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) with business opportunities. In 2016, Meda served 676 customers through our combined service offerings and helped minority businesses secure $165 million in contracts. Since its beginning in 1971, Meda has helped more than 20,000 entrepreneurs of color and assisted in the start-up of more than 550 businesses.

Lake Elmo Elementary is a kindergarten and preschool in the region.

FOCUS Minnesota provides financial aid and assistance to the people in need.

Literacy Minnesota is a life-changing literacy services for kids, youth and adults in Minnesota. Functional literacy is critical for navigating the workforce, advocating for oneself and fulfilling basic needs. In their vision of a world in which every person has access to life-changing learning, they believe literacy can advance equity and justice.

The Northside Achievement Zone mission is to end generational poverty and build a culture of achievement in North Minneapolis.

Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge is a nonprofit organization that helps men, women and teens find freedom from drug and alcohol addiction.

Assistance League of Minneapolis/St. Paul develops and implements philanthropic programs to benefit children and adults in the region.

Provider Pool operates an online marketplace tailored for the healthcare sector, connecting healthcare organizations with qualified professionals. Founded in 2018 and based in Saint Louis, Missouri, the platform utilizes advanced algorithms to match hospitals with nursing talent for both short-term and long-term staffing requirements. This service streamlines the hiring process, allowing healthcare facilities to efficiently access local nursing professionals while reducing recruitment costs and time. Additionally, Provider Pool supports the career advancement of non-degree healthcare workers by offering educational pathways and opportunities for skill enhancement, facilitating their journey toward becoming registered nurses and other healthcare roles.