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THE MINNESOTA CHILL FOUNDATION

The Gateway To Success Starts Here!

We are here to provide academic programming for the purpose of educating student scholars for future success. We are working to build a community-minded village of people who share our heart and passion for the support and well-being of children/youth–and are willing to assist us with our efforts.

THE MINNESOTA CHILL FOUNDATION

The Gateway To Success Starts Here!

We are here to provide academic programming for the purpose of educating student scholars for future success. We are working to build a community-minded village of people who share our heart and passion for the support and well-being of children/youth–and are willing to assist us with our efforts.

Some OUR SUPPORTERS

BECAUSE OF YOU, WE CAN

Our Mission is to provide academic and athletic programming to educate student scholars for future success.

BECAUSE OF YOU, WE CAN

Our Mission is to provide academic and athletic programming to educate student scholars for future success.

WHAT'S NEW AT THE FOUNDATION

The Latest News

Marcus Hill is Building What Once Built Him

Marcus Hill grew up right here in Brooklyn Park. He played at Central Park, joined youth programs through Park and Rec, and became the kind of young leader those programs were designed to shape. Years later, he returned — not just to give back, but to create something that would change the future for kids coming up behind him.

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OUR STORY

Education is the Key To Development

Founded in 2011, the Minnesota CHILL Foundation, is a 501c(3) non-profit organization that has been one of the most successful youth programs in Minnesota. The CHILL Foundation recognizes education as the key factor in the development of Minnesota’s youth. We strive to close education and opportunity gaps with our academic and athletic programming. C.H.I.L.L. Stands for Community Helping Individuals Live and Learn.

OUR STORY

Education is the Key To Development

Founded in 2011, the Minnesota CHILL Foundation, is a 501c(3) non-profit organization that has been one of the most successful youth programs in Minnesota. The CHILL Foundation recognizes education as the key factor in the development of Minnesota’s youth. We strive to close education and opportunity gaps with our academic and athletic programming. C.H.I.L.L. Stands for Community Helping Individuals Live and Learn.

OUR COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Community Initiatives
& Activations

Ways to Support

Program

Objectives

Provide college readiness programs and services to influence academic behaviors and potentially to obtain academic or athletic scholarships.
Develop or obtain a facility to deliver programming in a safe and inviting environment for youth and families.

Ways to Support

Program

Objectives

Provide college readiness programs and services to influence academic behaviors and potentially to obtain academic or athletic scholarships.
Develop or obtain a facility to deliver programming in a safe and inviting environment for youth and families.
Address the educational, health and wellness disparities that plague the Greater Twin Cities Community and primarily impacting the African-American community.
Improve the lives of individuals in our community by providing high quality academic, athletic and health and wellness programming.
Provide synergy between the academic, athletic and health and wellness programming to ensure participation by clients in complementary programs.

The Minnesota CHILL Foundation

CHILL Tech Program

A 10-week training initiative that will provide two cohorts of 16- to 24-year-olds with the opportunity to work alongside IT professionals and certified technicians, learning introduction to Information Technology (IT)

Ways to Support

Support the Foundation, Make an Impact

Please consider donating to the Minnesota Chill Foundation through one of our various donation initiatives to help us strengthen and broaden our programming throughout the Twin Cities!

a community approach to

Developing The Leaders of Tomorrow

“We’re going to be a S.T.E.M. focused program; Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics. We want to focus on our kids having a well rounded approach so that they can have an opportunity to have equitable access to grow and learn on the things that they are well at.”Chuckie Hill, Director of Education

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Building Communities
with Lasting Impact

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The groundbreaking of the new teen center marks more than progress—it marks a powerful return. What began as childhood memories spent on these very grounds is now fueling a bold mission to give back. This moment is more than symbolic—it’s the beginning of something transformative. Led by someone who once walked these same parks as a kid and now leads with purpose, this new chapter is deeply rooted in legacy, community, and a passion for elevating the next generation.

Tee Up for a Good Cause!

Minnesota CHILL Foundation’s
3rd Annual Golf Tournament