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.
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. JollyJoin 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.
STREAM THE SHOWMary 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 FamilyListen 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.
Listen NowThe 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.
Read the StoryMake 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 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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The largest community foundation in the state