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Published 2/20/2026
Progress Report: Initiative to Advance Equity, Increase Safety and Trust
Learn how the Foundation and the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office are partnering to establish policy change around non-public-safety traffic stops.
Published 2/11/2026
Announcing a New Rapid Response Fund
The Foundation’s new Rapid Response Fund supports Minnesota communities during moments of civic, environmental and social disruption.
Published 1/12/2026
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation Elects New Board Members in 2026
Please join us in welcoming four community leaders to our board.
Published 11/17/2025
Three Minnesota Foundations Launch ‘Our Home State’ Initiative with $20 Million Commitment
The initiative, focused on expanding housing stability and catalyzing local housing solutions, includes Ecolab as an early funder.
Published 10/31/2025
Fall 2025 Food Assistance: What You Can Do
Nonprofits, community partners and food shelves are working swiftly to provide resources to fill in the gap as best they can.
Published 10/28/2025
Announcing the 2025 Bush Prize: Minnesota Honorees
Bush Prize honorees recognize innovative community contributions.
Published 9/17/2025
Announcing Our 2025 Facing Race Award Recipients
This year’s awards recognize five Minnesotans building solutions that unite instead of divide from Saint Paul and Minneapolis to Duluth and Winona.
Published 8/25/2025
A Letter from Chanda On Her First Day
Chanda Smith Baker, Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation President & CEO, shares a note to community on her first day leading the Foundation.
Published 8/19/2025
MN Forward Pooled Fund Announces $1.35 Million in Funding to Community
The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation and the MN Forward Pooled Fund partners are pleased to announce a total of $1.35 million in grants given to groups across the state of Minnesota.
Published 7/15/2025
Chanda Smith Baker Named President & CEO of the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation
Meet the Foundation's New President & CEO in this letter to community from Board Chair Dr. Joseph Lee.
Published 7/10/2025
Zach Pruitt Named Jones Family Foundation Executive Director
Zach Pruitt, an experienced nonprofit leader, will champion integrity, innovation and impact at the charitable organization based in Red Wing.
Published 5/07/2025
A Decade of Growth and Giving
To celebrate retiring CEO Dr. Eric Jolly’s legacy at the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, we have compiled a list of highlights and accomplishments during his tenure.