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Published 7/24/2025
Dr. Eric Jolly's Parting Retirement Gift: Real Estate Gift Benefits the Community
Learn how our former Foundation President & CEO and his wife are using a gift of real estate to support agents of change.
Published 6/23/2025
A Reparative Approach to Affordable Housing and Wealth Building
Learn how this Black-led land trust is creating homeownership and economic opportunities in Saint Paul.
Published 5/29/2025
Giving Time & Resources: Tanya & Lee’s Commitment to Affordable Housing
Learn how one couple’s partnership with Habitat for Humanity has helped build more than just homes.
Published 5/08/2025
The Foundation Convenes Minnesota Experts on the Housing Continuum
Housing leaders emphasize the economic and social benefits of addressing the state's growing housing crisis.
Published 3/24/2025
Three Benefits of Donating Real Estate
Charitable contributions of real estate are a great way to give back to causes you care about. Here are three benefits to giving real estate.
Published 2/07/2025
The Gift of Cryptocurrency
Make cryptocurrency part of your or your clients' charitable giving plan.
Published 12/18/2024
2024: A Year of Partnership and Innovation
In 2024 we worked closely with various community partners such as nonprofit organizations, fundholders and fellow foundations to continue envisioning an equitable, just and vibrant Minnesota where all communities and people thrive.
Published 10/09/2024
Philanthropic Power: Couple’s Fund Drives Change in Youth and Housing Sectors
Learn how Curt & Timm are using their donor advised fund to support youth and family causes.
Published 8/29/2024
Minnesota Couple’s Donor Advised Fund Cultivates a Brighter Future
Scott and Holly are transforming lives and landscapes with their charitable giving.
Published 8/23/2024
How A Legacy Letter Can Deepen Family Relationships
Legacy letters provide a peek at the past and a direction for the future.
Published 7/24/2024
Giving with Intention
Through her donor advised fund, Mya Honeywell designed a creative way to engage her clients while giving back to her community.
Published 6/06/2024
Why Nonprofits Deserve Your Continued Support
Learn why supporting nonprofits now is more crucial than ever.