Nonprofits
Community-led Solutions
One of our core values is that the community is our compass. We are honored to invest in and partner with changemakers and community builders across the state.
Grant Programs
The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation has a variety of grant programs for organizations serving the East Metro and other communities across Minnesota.
Review our grant opportunities to identify which might be a fit for your organization. Before you apply for a grant, we encourage you to view grant application resources, including key dates and materials for grant applicants. We also encourage you to contact a member of our Grants Team to learn more.
Individual Requests for Support
We recognize that recent ICE and immigration enforcement actions have created urgent needs in our community, and we are receiving an influx of requests for support.
We work through existing nonprofit partners and trusted community organizations that already have established service models to support families and individuals. We do not respond to individual requests or provide direct financial assistance. Instead, we focus on strengthening and resourcing organizations and community leaders who are already doing this work, helping ensure support reaches families through trusted and community-led channels.
If you are a community leader or organization with an existing model for supporting families affected by immigration enforcement and are interested in applying for support, please review our grant opportunities and reach out through our grant inquiry process.
For individuals and families seeking immediate support, we encourage you to connect with local trusted service providers who are equipped to help. Read our blog post with ways to support or receive help from immigrant and refugee-serving organizations.
Nonprofit Funds
& Services
Nonprofit endowment funds channel charitable gifts into a single investment fund that builds over time and provides organizations with a reliable source of annual income — now and in the future. The Foundation’s expert team provides professional management of endowments to ensure the longevity of your organization and offers educational materials like our nonprofit toolkit. We proudly serve more than 200 organizations across the state.
Resources Beyond the Grant
In addition to our grantmaking and nonprofit endowment funds, we also offer capacity building resources to the nonprofit community.