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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

Closing Out CHILL Tech 2025: A Year of Talent and Opportunity

CHILL Tech 2025 wrapped up on a high note, celebrating the curiosity, dedication, and potential of Minnesota’s young minds. This year, we were especially proud of Ben Young and Hunter Capers from Champlin Park High School, Genevieve Adelsman and Tori Evans, whose effort and enthusiasm stood out—but every student in the program proved that when given access, youth are ready to rise to the challenge.

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A Night of Games, Community, and Purpose — $10,500 Raised!

What an incredible evening! On Saturday, November 15th, MN CHILL Foundation brought the community together for our Day Party Fundraiser — and together, we raised an amazing $10,500 to support gym time and training opportunities for our CHILL basketball students. From the moment doors opened at the Brooklyn Park Small Business Center, the room filled with laughter, strategy, competition, and connection. This was more than a fundraiser — it was a celebration of community power, teamwork, and a shared belief in our youth.

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City of Brooklyn Park – Spooktacular

Spooktacular was a festive and fun celebration that brought more than 1,750 community members out for a night of treats, costumes, and unforgettable moments. Thanks to the support of booth hosts and sponsors, over 35,000 treats were shared, along with fruit snacks and Pirates Booty corn puff snacks.

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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

Building Communities
with Lasting Impact

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