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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.

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2023 Facing Race Awards - Coming Soon

The Facing Race Awards recognize anti-racism advocates in Minnesota working for justice and equity.

We look forward to announcing this year’s recipients on September 25 and celebrating the impact they’re making in our community.

Learn About The Awards

2023 Facing Race Awards coming soon

I So Appreciate You! Season 3

In Season 3, co-hosts Nadege Souvenir and Melanie Hoffert continue the show’s sometimes raw, sometimes funny and always uniquely insightful discussions.

Get inspired by guests from a variety of backgrounds and sectors as the podcast explores the challenges and triumphs of people shaking up our community for the better.

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Giving Spotlight: Hmong Tradition of Philanthropy

Bee and her daughter Sharon celebrate the lives of their loved ones by continuing their legacies of giving.

“My father was always raised with the value of people above resources,” said Sharon. “Even though he grew up with very little, he shared what little he had.”

Read Their Giving Story

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Photo Gallery: Philando Castile Peace Garden

The Philando Castile Peace Garden honors the life of a man who touched so many.

Valerie Castile and the Falcon Heights community have turned the location where her son Philando was murdered into a place of healing, peace and tranquility.

See the Garden in Bloom

Scientists Develop Ecosystems to Explore the Effects of Climate Change

The Marcell Experimental Forest located at the Northern Research Station is one of 80 experimental forests throughout the United States.

Watch our fourth episode of Corner Conversations with Chris Garner to learn more about the Marcell Experimental Forest and the SPRUCE experiment.

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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.

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Serving Our Community

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Make the most impact with your charitable dollars. Learn why we are the choice partner for thousands of donors.

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You can expect that we will take great care of your clients to ensure their unique giving visions are realized.

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Through grants and partnership, we support innovative organizations across the state of Minnesota.

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Grant Opportunities

The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation and our partners F. R. Bigelow Foundation and Mardag Foundation offer a variety of grant opportunities to support nonprofits meeting the diverse community needs across the East Metro and Minnesota.

We offer two Building Community Capacity grant rounds a year. Our first grant round of 2024 will open on Jan. 16, 2024, and close Feb. 7, 2024. We also offer other grant programs with rolling application dates.

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8,656

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To communities by the Foundation in 2022

3,047

Number of organizations

receiving grants in 2022

$1.7B

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The largest community foundation in the state

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Stories From Our Community

Read Fostering Mary’s Teachings

Fostering Mary’s Teachings

Learn how one family established a scholarship fund to celebrate the lasting impact the former educator had on her students and loved ones.

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Read Foundation Welcomes Linda Garrett-Johnson, Program Officer

Foundation Welcomes Linda Garrett-Johnson, Program Officer

Linda Garrett-Johnson has joined the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation as the new Program Officer on the Community Impact team.

Read Donor Advised Funds: A Helpful Guide for Nonprofits

Donor Advised Funds: A Helpful Guide for Nonprofits

Learn how donors can support your nonprofit through their donor advised funds in part one of this three-part series.

Read Foundation Hires Ashley Gam, New AVP Director of Investments

Foundation Hires Ashley Gam, New AVP Director of Investments

Ashley Gam has joined the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation as the new AVP Director of Investments.

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Read How to Minimize RMD Taxation with a Qualified Charitable Distribution

Minimize RMD Taxation with a Qualified Charitable Distribution

Now is the time to talk to your clients about options related to required minimum distribution taxation with a qualified charitable distribution.

Turning Tragedy into Healing

Learn how one organization has turned the place where Philando Castile lost his life into a peaceful place for people to gather and reflect.

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Read Hmong Tradition of Philanthropy

Hmong Tradition of Philanthropy

Bee and Sharon celebrate the lives of their loved ones by continuing their legacies of giving.

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Read Connecting Nonprofits With Volunteers

Connecting Nonprofits With Volunteers

See how the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation works with Catchafire.