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Build Wealth Minnesota (BWM) is a nonprofit based in the Twin Cities region of Minnesota. Founded in 2004, the organization provides financial education, housing counseling, lending services, and homeownership programs aimed at expanding access to homeownership and financial stability, particularly among underserved communities.^[1][2] The organization has received philanthropic support from national financial institutions, including a $3 million grant announced by JPMorgan Chase in 2024 as part of a nationwide housing affordability initiative.^[3] History Build Wealth Minnesota was founded in 2004 by David McGee, a former banker and financial consultant, with a mission focused on increasing homeownership and financial stability among families in Minnesota. Over time, the organization developed programs centered on financial literacy, credit restoration, down payment assistance, and housing development. In 2022, the organization launched the "9,000 Equities Initiative," a multi-year effort designed to increase homeownership rates among households in Minnesota by facilitating access to affordable mortgage products and financial coaching. In 2024, Build Wealth Minnesota marked its 20th anniversary, an event attended by Minnesota elected officials and community leaders. Programs and Services Build Wealth Minnesota delivers services through a comprehensive financial education and coaching model known as the Family Stabilization Plan (FSP), which combines financial literacy training with personalized coaching and access to financial products. The organization also provides: Housing counseling and mortgage preparation Down payment assistance programs Consumer lending services Housing development initiatives Other active programs implemented by Build Wealth include: Youth Stabilization Program: a curriculum based on FSP, but implemented in high school settings Rent Smart, Wise and Ready: supporting current renters in maintaining positive relationships with their landlords and neighbors and knowing their rights as a renter Pathways to increase Employment and Earnings Potential: serving those who are un- or under-employed with career coaching An evaluation conducted in partnership with the University of Minnesota’s Center for Urban and Regional Affairs (CURA) examined outcomes associated with the Family Stabilization Plan and related services.^[4] Public Engagement and Media Coverage Build Wealth Minnesota and its leadership have been featured in regional and statewide media outlets in discussions about credit access, financial education, and the racial homeownership gap in Minnesota.^[5] The organization has been recognized in local media for its role in addressing disparities in homeownership rates in Minnesota.