Building a Vibrant Minnesota
As Minnesota’s largest community foundation, we inspire generosity, advocate for equity and invest in community-led solutions. This purpose guides our work in and for Minnesota and the Twin Cities’ East Metro.
We are a partner to thousands of donors and nonprofit organizations working to help us meet our aspiration: A just and vibrant Minnesota where all people and communities thrive.
Throughout 2024, we engaged in a community-informed process to redesign our application-based grant program.
On November 18, we announced the new processes and updated funding priorities that will guide our grantmaking in 2026 and beyond.
View the Grant Redesign HubCongratulations to our three 2024 Bush Prize: Minnesota winners: Green Card Voices, Minnesota Education Equity Partnership and Mni Sota Fund!
These organizations are highly valued within their communities based on their strong histories of innovation and community problem solving.
View the AnnouncementMothers often have close relationships with their sons, but in the case of Maria Biagetti Cortez and Vladimir Garrido-Biagetti, that bond is deeply immersed in their culture and music.
Together they are Ina-Yukka (“ina” meaning mother in Lakota and other languages and “yukka” meaning son in the Aymara), a mother and son duo that perform traditional folk music from South America.
Watch the VideoJoin us in celebrating our 2024 Facing Race Award recipients: Ma Elena Gutierrez, Tish Jones, Jametta Raspberry and Larry Tucker! The awards video is now available to watch.
The Facing Race Awards recognize anti-racism advocates in Minnesota working for justice and equity. Through these Awards, we celebrate and learn from those leading the way forward.
Watch the VideoFor nearly 20 years, Exposed Brick Theatre has made it their mission to provide up-and-coming playwrights of color with opportunities to share their stories.
The theater prides itself on being in relation with other arts organizations and artists that empower communities and challenge issues of social justice. With support from the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, they were able to fund the world premiere of "Muyehpen."
Watch the VideoMake the most impact with your charitable dollars. Learn why we are the choice partner for thousands of donors.
You can expect that we will take great care of your clients to ensure their unique giving visions are realized.
Through grants and partnership, we support innovative organizations across the state of 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.
Throughout 2024, we engaged in a community-informed process to redesign our application-based Building Community Capacity grant program. On November 18, 2024, we announced new grant application processes and updated funding priorities that 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.
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