Green Before it’s Time

Mall of America® is committed to green design. In fact, it “lives green” 365 days a year! The Mall has been environmentally friendly since opening in 1992, incorporating elements such as passive solar heating, an extensive recycling program, and 30,000 live plants act as natural air purifiers. Mall of America:

• Recycles more than 60 percent of its waste – an average of 32,000 tons per year.
• Converts restaurant fryer fat into bio-diesel.
• Does not use a central heating system; instead, the comfortable 70 degrees is maintained with 1.2 miles of skylights for solar energy, residual heat from light fixtures and body heat from more than 40 million annual visitors.
• Recycles more than 2,400 tons of food waste to a local hog farm, which equates to more than a million hog meals annually.
• Releases thousands of ladybugs inside the building instead of utilizing pesticides on live plants.

Non-profit and Fundraising Events

Mall of America annually hosts more than 50 events for non-profits. We work with a variety of registered 501(C) (3) non-profits to create unique one of a kind events to raise funds and awareness for their work. For more information on holding a non-profit event at Mall of America or to receive a copy of our Mall of America Community Relations Event Handbook please email sara.durhman@moa.net.

Mall of America Pond Fund

Each month Mall of America donates the change collected from the ponds and fountains located throughout the Mall to a non-profit organization. Please contact donations@moa.net for more information and an application form.

Donations Requests

Mall of America® continues to be a strong community partner by donating items to registered 501(c)(3) organizations throughout the year for special events, silent auctions and raffles. Monetary donations requests will not be fulfilled. All donation requests must be made in writing at least three months in advance.

Due to Mall of America giving guidelines, we are unable to donate to:

• School groups, classes, proms or graduation parties.
• Fundraiser programs for specific individuals.
• Religious organizations.
• Corporate partners, incentive programs or events.

Please send written requests to:
Mall of America Management Office
Attn: Donation Requests
60 East Broadway
Bloomington, MN 55425

Your written request should include information on your organization and what the donation will be used for.