Minneapolis & St. Paul

Developing our next leaders

We believe that by investing capital in local youth today, we ensure a return on our investment for many tomorrows. We hope you’ll join us.

I thought it would be nice if you knew what type of young man you helped. You helped a young man who respects his peers, his parents, and his elders. You helped a young man who dreamed of going to college…and you helped him accomplish that. You helped a young man who will one day be able to help others. On Sunday, when he graduates, you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

-from a May, 2007 note from the mother of a NEXT scholarship recipient

About Us

We enable low-income families to make choices in education

Our signature MinneapolisNEXT scholarship program, in partnership with private high schools, receives the majority of our funding and attention. The financial and emotional support we provide enables low-income families to make choices in education and activities, despite their socioeconomic standing.

Furthermore, the scholarships we offer are partial, requiring a tuition contribution from each student’s family, so they are actively involved in the educational experiences of their children. This is key to our success, and sets MinneapolisNEXT apart from other organizations — as does our policy of board-paid administrative and operating costs, which means 100 percent of the donations we receive directly benefit kids in need.

A group of kids part of the Phelps Falcons posing together and wearing matching light blue t-shirts.

Our Mission

MinneapolisNEXT invests in determined, hard-working young people in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area, opening doors through which they can emerge as role models for the next generation.

Our Philosophy

MinneapolisNEXT funds need-based high school scholarships and life-changing extra-curricular sports and arts programming, allowing youth to reach their goals and pursue their dreams.

Why Contribute to Next?

Support the next generation

MinneapolisNEXT is a volunteer-driven organization which operates with very low overhead. Through informal partnerships with local churches, schools and community organizations we hone in on students best qualified for our services. We are making a real and immediate difference in the lives of young people who are too often overlooked in our society.

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All contributions directly benefit kids

You can be confident the money you donate goes where it will do the most good.

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We get results

We maximize your contribution by honing in on students best qualified for our services.

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We all reap the rewards

The young people we serve emerge as role models for the next generation.

Contribute to NEXT today!