The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation partners with thousands of donors, nonprofit organizations and community members to help us meet our aspiration: An equitable, just and vibrant Minnesota where all people and communities thrive.
As Minnesota’s largest community foundation, we inspire, advocate and invest to advance community visions. This purpose guides our work in and for Minnesota.
A note from our new President & CEO
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation President & CEO Chanda Smith Baker shares a note to community on her first day leading the Foundation.
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Grant funding to 27 groups supported projects in two categories: Fortify Grants and Futuring Grants.
The MN Forward Pooled Fund was started by a collaborative of funders for organizations and coalitions with annual or program budgets of $3 million or less.
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At the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, we believe art is a driving force behind community connection and economic vitality.
Protecting and investing in the arts is critical to Minnesota’s future – especially as we strive for thriving, healthy and equitable communities. Program Officer Sharon DeMark shares more about our commitment to the arts.
See Our Arts ImpactThe Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation and our partners announce recent grants.
Together with F. R. Bigelow Foundation and Mardag Foundation, we awarded nearly $14 million through 456 grants.
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When Warroad RiverPlace opened in 2024, over 1,100 people attended its grand welcoming — remarkable for a town of 2,000.
From conception to construction, this arts and culture nonprofit organization off the banks of the Warroad River is just as much a part of the community as the people it serves.
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Make the most impact with your charitable giving. Learn why our community foundation is the choice partner for thousands of donors.
You can count on us to be a trusted partner — supporting you and your clients to ensure their unique giving goals are achieved.
Through grants, endowment funds and partnership, we support innovative nonprofit organizations across Minnesota.
The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation and our partners F. R. Bigelow Foundation and Mardag Foundation offer a variety of grant programs to support nonprofits meeting diverse community needs across the East Metro and Minnesota.
New grant application processes and updated funding priorities for our application-based grant programs will take effect in 2026. View our grant redesign hub for the latest information.
In addition, we offer grant programs with rolling application dates, including the Community Sharing Fund and Management Improvement Fund, and opportunities as a community grant partner of the Bush Foundation.
To organizations, initiatives and projects in 2024
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The largest community foundation in the state
Chanda Smith Baker, Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation President & CEO, shares a note to community on her first day leading the Foundation.
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The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation and the MN Forward Pooled Fund partners are pleased to announce a total of $1.35 million in grants given to groups across the state of Minnesota.
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Investing in nonprofit sustainability is one of the most generous and strategic choices a donor can make.
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At a recent Giving+Together event, art leaders addressed the economic and cultural benefits of the arts in our lives.
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Whether you’re new to advocacy or looking to deepen your engagement, your personal advocacy matters — and you have many ways to get started.
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Learn how one arts nonprofit is making art more accessible in Warroad.
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If you want to explore how your donor advised fund or other assets can have greater impact, the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation is here to support you.
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Welcome to Activating in Critical Times, a four-part series from the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation.
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