Donors
Grow Your Giving
Invest in a thriving community and support the causes and organizations you care about through a personalized giving plan.
Create the Future You Envision
As a giver, you may have many goals: support the causes and community organizations you care about most; provide for your loved ones; invest in social change and create a charitable legacy. You may be looking to streamline your giving and reduce the administrative work, experience more joy in your giving, or turn a taxable event such as the sale of a business into a charitable legacy that lasts for years.
By partnering with the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, you can make a lasting impact and realize your charitable goals.
Our local, experienced team will partner with you and your financial advisors to create a personalized giving plan. You can choose from many charitable fund types — such as a donor advised fund — and several giving options with potential tax benefits.
Why Choose the Foundation
In addition to receiving personalized service and access to high-quality charitable products, when you work with us, you are joining forces with Minnesota’s largest community foundation. We have more than 80 years of expertise investing in the places and causes you care about.
When you open a fund with us, you will join a community of thousands of donors who are making an impact.
Scott and Holly, fundholders
“ We feel very blessed as our family, and so we try to make sure that we give forward to others whenever we can.”
Judy M., donor
Together We Are a Force for Change
Our Donors Make a Difference
Our donors support causes they care about with unparalleled generosity, recommending grants to thousands of nonprofit organizations throughout the community each year.
Donor Resources
Explore resources and tools to guide your giving and maximize your use of the online donor portal for managing your fund.
Events
Our Giving+Together and North Star Society events bring donors together to learn about a variety of topics.
Meet Our Team
Our dedicated gift planners and philanthropic advisors are ready to help you fulfill your charitable mission. They have the experience and community connections to help you start, continue or grow your giving.
One of our core values is that the community is our compass. The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation has a variety of grant programs, nonprofit endowment fund services and capacity building resources.
Stories From Our Donor Community
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.
View Our 2024 Year In Review
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.
Read their story
Important Year-End Giving Dates for Donors
As you make plans for your 2024 year-end fund contributions and grant recommendations, please keep in mind these important dates.
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Minnesota Couple’s Donor Advised Fund Cultivates a Brighter Future
Learn how Scott and Holly are transforming lives and landscapes with their charitable giving.
Watch the video