Funders & Partners

Stronger together. Greater impact.

The support of our funders and partners fuels our work to close the racial wealth gap, expand opportunity, and strengthen families across our community. We welcome mission-aligned investors, advocates, and collaborators who are ready to build equitable pathways to financial stability and generational wealth—together.

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Proven Community Impact

For more than two decades, Build Wealth Minnesota has delivered measurable results that help families build wealth, strengthen financial stability, and achieve homeownership. The investment of our funders and partners makes this impact possible. Together, we’re creating opportunities that change lives and strengthen communities.

Education Partnerships

expand opportunity through financial education

Partner with Build Wealth Minnesota to deliver workshops, homebuyer education, and workforce readiness programming that equips families with practical tools for long-term financial stability. Join a trusted network of educators and institutions committed to measurable outcomes and generational wealth building.

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Community Partnerships

stronger through collaboration

Become part of a growing coalition of nonprofits, lenders, employers, and community leaders working together to close the racial wealth gap. Our partnerships are rooted in shared goals, coordinated services, and collective impact that strengthen families and neighborhoods.

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Housing Development

stronger communities

Invest in pathways to homeownership and stability.

Collaborate with us to increase equitable access to housing through strategic development, community investment, and wealth-building opportunities. Together, we create sustainable housing solutions that anchor families and build stronger communities.

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Support Our Work

fuel opportunity. transform futures.

Your investment supports youth scholarships, financial education, and community initiatives that move families toward prosperity.
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Our Approach

wealth building focus

We strengthen communities by empowering families to build sustainable social and economic wealth. Through financial education, coaching, and access to responsible financial services, we create clear pathways from stability to generational wealth.

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Culturally Competent Guidance

our counselors

We understand the systemic barriers that impact the families we serve. Our culturally responsive financial coaches walk alongside clients, helping them navigate financial systems, housing markets, and employment pathways with trust, respect, and real-world expertise.

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Integrated Support Model

stronger communities

We operate as a Financial Opportunity Center and HUD-approved Housing Counseling Agency, offering interconnected services in financial education, employment readiness, income supports, and homeownership. Families don’t have to navigate complex systems alone—we provide coordinated support every step of the way.

Key Partners

9000 Equities

9000 Equities – Building pathways to equitable homeownership

In partnership with housing and mortgage industry leaders, we provide integrated financial coaching, HUD-approved counseling, and access to responsible mortgage products designed to close the racial wealth gap. Together, we help families strengthen credit, grow savings, and move from renting to owning.

Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union and Build Wealth Minnesota

Strengthening financial stability and pathways to homeownership

In partnership with Affinity Plus Credit Union, Build Wealth Minnesota supports underbanked communities by building sustainable saving habits, improving credit scores, and fostering trusted relationships with a mainstream financial institution. Through expert financial education, access to safe and affordable banking products, and one-on-one support, participants work toward long-term goal of homeownership.

Upon successful completion of the loan term, clients are rewarded with a matched contribution to their savings account, reinforcing asset-building and financial resilience.

Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)

Advancing financial stability through integrated support

In partnership with LISC Twin Cities, we operate as a Financial Opportunity Center delivering integrated financial coaching, career services, and public benefits alignment for low- and moderate-income families. As part of LISC’s national network, we help individuals increase income, strengthen credit, and build lasting stability.

Minneapolis Homes

Access Down Payment Assistance

Build Wealth also administers the Minneapolis Homes: Access Down Payment Assistance Program, which helps eligible homebuyers purchase a primary residence in Minneapolis through down payment assistance funding. Applicants may apply before or after a signed purchase agreement, but completion of a homebuyer education course and financial wellness appointment is required prior to pre-approval or purchase agreement submission. Additional eligibility requirements apply.

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HOMECO

Housing Opportunities Made Equitable

Build Wealth is a part of a collaborative of four organizations (Aurora-St. Anthony Neighborhood Development Corporation (ASANDC), Build Wealth Minnesota, Camphor Fiscally Fit Center and Model Cities of St. Paul, Inc.) that work on comprehensive delivery approaches to help families attain financial literacy, become more stable, build budgets and create savings programs. Together, HOMECO organizations also provide employment readiness programs and entrepreneurial technical assistance. Plus, HOMECO aligns clients with affordable housing options and rental readiness and homeownership programs.