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![Minimize RMD Taxation with a Qualified Charitable Distribution](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/2023.08-Retired-couple-holding-two-grandchildren.jpg)
Now is the time to talk to your clients about options related to required minimum distribution taxation with a qualified charitable distribution.
MORE![Turning Tragedy into Healing](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/Philando-Castile-Peace-Garden/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Four-women-standing-outside_065.jpg)
Learn how one organization has turned the place where Philando Castile lost his life into a peaceful place for people to gather and reflect.
MORE![A Mother-Daughter Duo Carry on a Family Legacy](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/Sharon-and-Bee/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Sharon-and-Bee-mural-background-16.9-for-web.jpg)
Bee and Sharon celebrate the lives of their loved ones by continuing their legacies of giving.
MORE![Connecting Nonprofits With Volunteers](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Catchafire-hero-image.png)
See how the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation works with Catchafire.
MORE![Scientists Develop Ecosystems to Explore the Effects of Climate Change](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/0_Screenshot-11.png)
Learn about one of the largest ecosystems in the world and its predictions on future climates.
MORE![New Initiative Strives to Advance Equity and Increase Safety and Community Trust](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/2023.07-non-public-safety-traffic-stops.jpg)
Learn how the Foundation and the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office are partnering to establish policy change around non-public-safety traffic stops.
MORE![Hastings Family Service Expands its Reach](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Amy-Sutton-Hastings-Family-Service-Executive-Director.jpg)
Working with the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation has helped grow this local nonprofit’s community impact.
MORE![Taking Action: Summer Updates from the Foundation](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/2023.07.06-Dr.-Jolly-video-thumbnail.png)
Learn how the Foundation is taking action to partner with and support Minnesota communities.
MORE![Brothers Honor their Father’s Legacy by Investing in Hometown](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/2023.07-Browne-Family-Four-generations.jpg)
Brothers Kip and Jeff are carrying on their parents’ mission to support the City of Wadena through their family foundation.
MORE![The Smarter Way to Rebalance a Portfolio](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/general/Who-We-Are/Events/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/pexels-anna-shvets-3727509.jpg)
Learn how reduce tax drag by incorporating a donor advised fund into your clients’ portfolios.
MORE![$7 Million In East Metro Main Street Economic Revitalization Grants Awarded](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/general/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/East-metro-Revitalization-Project_header-image-3.png)
The funding supports 42 businesses and nonprofits in Saint Paul.
MORE![Five Tips for Researching Nonprofit Organizations to Support](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/2023.06-Evaluating-nonprofits-Tiwahe-event.jpg)
These tips provide a useful guide for donors choosing to make a first-time gift to an organization.
MORE![Putting Youth & Housing at the Forefront of Giving](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/general/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/Timm-and-Curt-3.2-for-web.jpg)
Fundholders Curt & Timm are using their donor advised fund to make an impact on youth and families.
MORE![Foundations Announce 2023 First Round Community Grants](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/2023.05.24-Grant-announcement-African-Eonomic-Development-Solutions.jpg)
Grants will support community organizations as they work to launch, expand and sustain their services in the community.
MORE![How Community Partners Shaped A Local Grant Program](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/2023.06-TA-Partners.jpg)
Learn how a partnership between the Foundation and technical assistance partners supports East Metro Main Street Economic Revitalization Program applicants and recipients.
MORE![Spring Updates from the Foundation](https://de4vzavwp1bb7.cloudfront.net/blog/_600x600_crop_center-center_none/2023.05.05-Dr.-Jolly-video-thumnbail.png)
In this video message, President & CEO Eric J. Jolly, Ph.D., shares how the Foundation acts as a connector to advance work in Minnesota.
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