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Published 5/07/2025
A Decade of Growth and Giving
To celebrate Dr. Eric Jolly’s legacy at the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, we have compiled a list of highlights and accomplishments during his tenure.
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Published 5/05/2025
Announcing the 2025 Minnesota Community IDEAS Grantees
The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation is excited to announce the 2025 Minnesota Community IDEAS Grant Program grant recipients.
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Published 3/31/2025
Alfonso Wenker Promoted to Senior Vice President of Community Impact
The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation announced that Alfonso Wenker has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Community Impact.
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Published 3/25/2025
The Search for the Foundation’s Next President & CEO
Today we are announcing the search for the next leader of the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation.
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Published 3/11/2025
Announcing the Launch of East Metro Pulse Volume 4
The report captures over 19,000 data points with responses from nearly 4,000 residents in the East Metro.
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Published 3/03/2025
Our Commitment to Equity and Action
Eric J. Jolly, Ph.D., President and CEO of the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, shares a letter to our community partners.
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Published 1/28/2025
Announcing Our New Strategic Plan
The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation launches our strategic plan for the next five years. Watch our video to see our aspiration, purpose and key strategies.
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Published 1/27/2025
Foundation Welcomes Three New Members to Board of Directors
The Foundation announced the election of three new members to its board of directors, beginning their terms in 2025.
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Published 1/21/2025
We’ve Moved
On January 21, 2025, the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation relocated to Osborn370, a dynamic hub of innovation and diversity in downtown Saint Paul.
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Published 1/15/2025
President & CEO Eric Jolly Announces 2025 Retirement
Eric J. Jolly, Ph.D., President and CEO of the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation since 2015, will retire midyear. Read his letter to the community.
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Published 1/08/2025
Foundation Welcomes Susie Brown as Managing Director, Client Foundations
The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation announced that Susie Brown will join the Foundation as Managing Director, Client Foundations.
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Published 12/02/2024
Foundations Announce $10.3 Million in 2024 Second-Round Community Grants
Grants will provide crucial funding resources to community organizations making a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and families across the East Metro and Greater Minnesota.
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