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Published 8/31/2023
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.
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Published 8/29/2023
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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Published 8/24/2023
A Mother-Daughter Duo Carry on a Family Legacy
Bee and Sharon celebrate the lives of their loved ones by continuing their legacies of giving.
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Published 8/18/2023
Connecting Nonprofits With Volunteers
See how the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation works with Catchafire.
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Published 8/15/2023
Scientists Develop Ecosystems to Explore the Effects of Climate Change
Learn about one of the largest ecosystems in the world and its predictions on future climates.
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Published 7/27/2023
New Initiative Strives to Advance Equity and Increase Safety and Community Trust
Learn how the Foundation and the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office are partnering to establish policy change around non-public-safety traffic stops.
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Published 7/24/2023
Hastings Family Service Expands its Reach
Working with the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation has helped grow this local nonprofit’s community impact.
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Published 7/07/2023
Taking Action: Summer Updates from the Foundation
Learn how the Foundation is taking action to partner with and support Minnesota communities.
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Published 7/07/2023
Benefits of Having a Trusted Philanthropic Partner
Learn why attorney Abby Leach Schumaker partners with the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation to help her clients fulfill their giving goals.
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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.
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Published 6/23/2023
The Smarter Way to Rebalance a Portfolio
Learn how to incorporate a donor advised fund into your clients’ portfolios to reduce tax drag.
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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.
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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.
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Published 6/02/2023
Putting Youth & Housing at the Forefront of Giving
Fundholders Curt & Timm are using their donor advised fund to make an impact on youth and families.
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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.
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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.
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