Support Made Simple
Clarity · Credibility · Simplicity · Speed
Operation Metro Surge tore apart our community. Minnesota stood up. Please stand with us.
This is a temporary civic response that reflects the time and expertise of dozens of people across Minnesota. 100% of the proceeds go directly to the 501(3)c organizations below. We exist soley to facilitate support and will wind down as conditions warrant.
Minnesota
Rapid Response
Support Made Simple
We’re in a difficult moment. Minnesota Rapid Response exists to make it easier to support organizations doing the most impactful work right now.
Clarity | Credibility | Simplicity
This is a temporary civic effort that reflects the time and expertise of dozens of people across Minnesota. One hundred percent of proceeds go directly to the organizations listed below, and we will wind down as conditions warrant.
Minnesota
Rapid Response
Support Made Simple
We’re in a difficult moment. Minnesota Rapid Response exists to make it easier to support organizations doing the most impactful work right now.
Clarity | Credibility | Simplicity
This is a temporary civic effort that reflects the time and expertise of dozens of people across Minnesota. One hundred percent of proceeds go directly to the organizations listed below, and we will wind down as conditions warrant.
Support Made Simple
Clarity · Credibility · Simplicity · Speed
Operation Metro Surge tore apart our community. We are standing up. Please stand with us.
This is a temporary civic response that reflects the time and expertise of dozens of people across Minnesota. 100% of the proceeds go directly to the 501(3)c organizations below. We exist soley to facilitate support and will wind down as conditions warrant.
We Wanted to Help
Minnesota is our home. As we saw the effects of the current moment, we felt a responsibility to do our part.
But Didn’t Know How
We experienced information overload and felt stuck trying to figure out where to make the greatest impact.
So We Listened to People Doing the Work
We spoke with dozens of people working on the ground and asked the same simple question: How can we help right now?
Then We Shared What We Learned
We believe others may be experiencing the same uncertainty. That is why we started Minnesota Rapid Response: to share what we learned openly, without expectation of anything in return.
And Made It Easier to Act
This website was built to make it as easy as possible to offer support, without pushing any specific organization, cause, or initiative.
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We Wanted to Help
Minnesota is our home. As we saw the effects of the current moment, we felt a responsibility to do our part.
But Didn't Know How
We experienced information overload and felt stuck trying to figure out where to make the greatest impact.
So We Listened to People Doing the Work
We spoke with dozens of people working on the ground and asked the same simple question: How can we help right now?
Then We Shared What We Learned
We believe others may be experiencing the same uncertainty. That is why we started Minnesota Rapid Response: to share what we learned openly, without expectation of anything in return.
And Made It Easier to Act
This website was built to make it as easy as possible to offer support, without pushing any specific organization, cause, or initiative.
Win Bennett
Frankie Bennett
Ben Bennett
We Wanted to Help
Minnesota is our home. As we saw the effects of the current moment, we felt a responsibility to do our part.
But Didn't Know How
We experienced information overload and felt stuck trying to figure out where to make the greatest impact.
So We Listened to People Doing the Work
We spoke with dozens of people working on the ground and asked the same simple question: How can we help right now?
Then We Shared What We Learned
We believe others may be experiencing the same uncertainty. That is why we started Minnesota Rapid Response: to share what we learned openly, without expectation of anything in return.
And Made It Easier to Act
This website was built to make it as easy as possible to offer support, without pushing any specific organization, cause, or initiative.
Win Bennett
Frankie Bennett
Ben Bennett
Vetted Organizations
Seven Vetted Organizations
Across different areas of urgent community need. Each organization has been carefully reviewed through a comprehensive due-diligence process by senior philanthropic professionals.
Story beats
We Wanted to Help
Minnesota is our home. As we saw the effects of the current moment, we felt a responsibility to do our part.
But Didn’t Know How
We experienced information overload and felt stuck trying to figure out where to make the greatest impact.
So We Listened to People Doing the Work
We spoke with dozens of people working on the ground and asked the same simple question: How can we help right now?
Then We Shared What We Learned
We believe others may be experiencing the same uncertainty. That is why we started Minnesota Rapid Response: to share what we learned openly, without expectation of anything in return.
And Made It Easier to Act
This website was built to make it as easy as possible to offer support, without pushing any specific organization, cause, or initiative.
Organizations
Eight organizations, each expanding their core mission to meet urgent and unexpected needs.
Lots of other great organizations in the cities. This does not endorse or oppose any of their outstanding work.
How we chose organizations
Combined listening on the ground with expertise of local career philanthropic professionals
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Broad initial scan across hundreds of organizations and initiatives serving Minnesota through outreach and desktop research.
02
Narrowed to local charities serving affected communities who also demonstrated multi-year track records aligned to core mission.
03
Further narrowed to charities adapting to the current moment mission-consistent emergency response.
04
Focused due-diligence review of a pool of finalists, including leadership and staffing, governance history, financial health and transparency, revenue mix, operating discipline, and third-party charity assessments.
05
Direct conversations with each organization to validate underwriting.
06
Selection based on stewardship, credibility, and readiness to responsibly deploy philanthropic support right now.
How we chose organizations
Combined listening on the ground with expertise of local career philanthropic professionals
Broad initial scan across hundreds of organizations and initiatives serving Minnesota through outreach and desktop research.
Narrowed to local charities serving affected communities who also demonstrated multi-year track records aligned to core mission.
Further narrowed to charities adapting to the current moment mission-consistent emergency response.
Focused due-diligence review of a pool of finalists, including leadership and staffing, governance history, financial health and transparency, revenue mix, operating discipline, and third-party charity assessments.
Direct conversations with each organization to validate underwriting.
Selection based on stewardship, credibility, and readiness to responsibly deploy philanthropic support right now.
Lots of other great organizations in the cities. This does not endorse or oppose any of their outstanding work.
Combined listening on the ground with expertise of local career philanthropic professionals
01
Broad initial scan across hundreds of organizations and initiatives serving Minnesota through outreach and desktop research.
02
Narrowed to local charities serving affected communities who also demonstrated multi-year track records aligned to core mission.
03
Further narrowed to charities adapting to the current moment mission-consistent emergency response.
04
Focused due-diligence review of a pool of finalists, including leadership and staffing, governance history, financial health and transparency, revenue mix, operating discipline, and third-party charity assessments.
05
Direct conversations with each organization to validate underwriting.
06
Selection based on stewardship, credibility, and readiness to responsibly deploy philanthropic support right now.
Lots of other great organizations in the cities. This does not endorse or oppose any of their outstanding work.
Two Ways to Participate
Choose what feels right. Our goal is simply to support those who need it.
A La Carte
Direct Giving
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Donate directly on the organization's own website via common giving methods, including online credit card.
Minnesota Rapid Response website links to each organization and does not collect or manage donor information.
All charities are tax-exempt contributions; receipts provided by receiving organization.
One Stop Shop
MN Rapid Response Fund
Optional, one-time way to support multiple vetted organizations with dollar for dollar match on all gifts
Designed for simplicity, discretion, and privacy
No on-going outreach or solicitation
Zero overhead: 100% of funds are passed through
Tax exemption provided by sponsoring charitable vehicle
One written impact update shared mid-year and final summary before wind-down.
Sunset by December 31, or sooner if appropriate
For those already considering a larger or more tailored gift during this moment, we’re available for a discreet conversation with individuals or their charitable advisors to share what we’ve learned
How to Help
Two Ways to Participate
Both are tax-exempt. We don't care how people give only that help reaches the city.
How to Help
Minnesota Rapid Response Fund
Donor-advised charitable vehicle for those seeking
discretion and a one-stop option.
Check or wire only
Tax-exempt contribution
Designed for discretion and privacy
Support multiple vetted organizations
No email lists, solicitations, or follow-up
Best-efforts distribution based on needs
This initiative winds down by December 31, or sooner if conditions warrant.