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Published 7/06/2023

Brothers Honor their Father’s Legacy by Investing in Hometown

Brothers Kip and Jeff are carrying on their parents’ mission to support the City of Wadena through their family foundation.

Published 6/23/2023

The Smarter Way to Rebalance a Portfolio

Learn how reduce tax drag by incorporating a donor advised fund into your clients’ portfolios.

Published 6/22/2023

$7 Million In East Metro Main Street Economic Revitalization Grants Awarded

The funding supports 42 businesses and nonprofits in Saint Paul.

Published 6/09/2023

Five Tips for Researching Nonprofit Organizations to Support

These tips provide a useful guide for donors choosing to make a first-time gift to an organization.

Published 5/24/2023

Foundations Announce 2023 First Round Community Grants

Grants will support community organizations as they work to launch, expand and sustain their services in the community.

Published 5/17/2023

How Community Partners Shaped A Local Grant Program

Learn how a partnership between the Foundation and technical assistance partners supports East Metro Main Street Economic Revitalization Program applicants and recipients.

Published 5/05/2023

Spring Updates from the Foundation

In this video message, President & CEO Eric J. Jolly, Ph.D., shares how the Foundation acts as a connector to advance work in Minnesota.

Published 5/01/2023

Combining Community Service and Sports to Shape Future Leaders

Mario & Sparkle Wimberly are using futsal as a way to build future community leaders through SOL of the Cities.

Published 4/27/2023

Faithful Investing: How Advisors Can Better Work with Muslim Donors

Learn how investment advisor and senior financial planner Fatima Iqbal uses Islamic guidelines to assist Muslim clients, and how the Foundation partners with the Muslim American Society of Minnesota.