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Who We Are

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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Fall Updates from the Foundation

Fall is in full swing and we have been visiting some of our nonprofit partners doing great work in their communities.

In this video message, President & CEO Eric J. Jolly, Ph.D., highlights how we at the Foundation are working with donors, volunteers and community members to take action.

Hear from Dr. Jolly

Watch the Facing Race Awards

Join us in celebrating our 2023 Facing Race Award recipients: Trahern Crews, Rayona Kardell, Rose McGee and Asha Shoffner! Stream the show today.

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.

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Giving Spotlight: Fostering Mary’s Teaching Legacy

Mary taught at Burnsville High School for 34 years. She was a passionate teacher, dedicated to helping her students grow.

To celebrate and carry on her lasting impact, her husband Tom and their sons Tim and Jesse established a scholarship fund in her memory in 2014.

Meet the Family
Tom holding a photo of his wife Mary

Why Allyship Isn't Enough

Listen to Season 3, Episode 3 of I So Appreciate You! as we talk to special guest Seena Hodges, Founder and CEO of The Woke Coach.

Co-hosts Nadege Souvenir and Melanie Hoffert chat with Seena Hodges about why it’s not enough to be an ally and how we can transform into equity accomplices, both in the workplace and in our communities.

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Mesabi East Foundation Invests in the Future of the Iron Range

The Mesabi East Foundation has developed multiple scholarship funds to enrich the education of Mesabi East students.

One of the seniors to receive scholarships from the foundation is Carter Skelton, a freshman at the University of Minnesota Duluth.

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Mesabi East Foundation scholarship recipient Carter Skelton

Serving Our Community

Donors

Donors

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

Professional Advisors

Professional Advisors

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

Nonprofits

Nonprofits

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.

Our Impact

8,656

Grants given

To organizations, initiatives and projects in 2022

$90M

Granted

To communities by the Foundation in 2022

3,047

Number of organizations

receiving grants in 2022

$1.7B

Combined charitable assets

The largest community foundation in the state

See our impact in 2022

Stories From Our Community

Read The Max Foundation Helps Train Coaches and Educate Students on Mental Health in Memory of Max

The Max Foundation Helps Train Coaches and Educate Students on Mental Health in Memory of Max

Read how the Marvin family honors their loved one by starting a foundation to educate others about the importance of mental health.

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Read Local Foundation Invests in the Future of the Iron Range

Local Foundation Invests in the Future of the Iron Range

Learn how the Mesabi East Foundation is investing in the future of its community by offering scholarships to graduating seniors.

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Read Foundation Welcomes Alfonso Wenker as Vice President of Community Impact

Foundation Welcomes Alfonso Wenker as Vice President of Community Impact

The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation announced that Alfonso Wenker will be joining the Foundation in January.

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Read Five Little Known and Sometimes Misunderstood Facts about Donor Advised Funds

Five Little Known and Sometimes Misunderstood Facts about Donor Advised Funds

Learn these DAF facts to better guide your work with donors.

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Read Carrie Jo Short Transitions to New Role at the Foundation

Carrie Jo Short Transitions to New Role at the Foundation

Longtime Community Impact team leader Carrie Jo Short transitions to Investments team to support new investment portfolio project.

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Watch Fall Updates from the Foundation

Fall Updates from the Foundation

Learn how the Foundation is taking action to partner with and support Minnesota communities.

Hear from Dr. Jolly
Read Non-cash Assets

Non-cash Assets: Why You Should Talk to Your Clients about Giving Options

Donating a non-cash asset is often more financially beneficial to both your client and the nonprofit they support. The tax benefits can be higher and the non-cash assets are often more valuable.

Find out how
Read Five Tips to Prepare Your Clients for Year-End Giving

Five Tips to Prepare Your Clients for End-of-year Giving

We’re here to help you and your client meet your year-end goals.

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