The Minnesota Minority Education Partnership, Inc. (MMEP) is a nonprofit collaborative, founded in 1987, that seeks to increase the success of students of color in Minnesota schools, colleges, and universities.

MMEP achieves its mission by working closely with: students, communities of color, educational institutions, business, government, and nonprofits to develop programs that enable students of color to succeed academically.

Unique characteristics of MMEP design:

• Multi-sector collaborative consisting of: educators, public officials, philanthropists, business, nonprofits, students, and parents.
• Work focused on kindergarten through post-secondary education promoting a continuum of support along entire educational pipeline.
• A multicultural ensemble representative of Minnesota’s diversity involved in all aspects of the organization’s programs.
• A financial structure requiring a core operating budget of: one-third membership fees, one-third from state appropriations, and one-third from foundations and corporate grants.
• A dedication to the process and spirit of collaboration.