Where Giving Grows
Are you dreaming of making a difference? See how we can turn your generosity into action.
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Art In This Present Moment
Over the months of August, September and October, over 50 Minnesota artists responded in real time to history as it unfolded by creating Art in This Present Moment.
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Frontline Families Fund
This new fund, in partnership with Dr. Michael Osterholm, will provide financial assistance through grants and educational scholarships to families who have lost a healthcare worker loved one to COVID-19.
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A Vibrant Minnesota
We inspire generosity, advocate for equity and invest in
community-led solutions. Together, these three strategic pillars
guide our work in and for Minnesota and the Twin Cities’ East Metro.
Who We Are
We are a partner to thousands of donors and nonprofit organizations working to help us meet our aspiration: A just and vibrant Minnesota where all people and communities thrive.
Our Impact
Combined Charitable Assets
The largest community foundation in the state
Grants Given
To organizations, initiatives and projects
Community Affiliates
Providing regional granting and donor involvement opportunities
Granted
To communities by the Foundation and our partners
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Donors
Make the most impact with your philanthropic dollars. Learn why we are the choice partner for thousands of donors.
Professional Advisors
You can expect that we will take great care of your clients to ensure their unique giving visions are realized.
Nonprofits
Through grants and partnership, we support innovative organizations across the state of Minnesota.
Featured Stories
Art In This Present Moment
Don’t You Feel It Too? is a movement meditation practice, and part of our Art In This Present Moment series.
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14th Annual Facing Race Awards
Join us in celebrating our four 2020 Facing Race Award honorees.
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Community Sharing Fund Celebrates 40 Years
Hear from Program Manager Arbadella Williams how Community Sharing Fund has made a difference for 40 years.
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Meet Mya
Through her donor advised fund, Mya Honeywell designed a creative way to engage her clients while giving back to her community.
Giving with Intention
Stories From Our Community
Art as Healing
White Bear Center for the Arts is on a mission to create healing during the pandemic.
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Retirement Assets
Gift planner Elizabeth McCray breaks down the three most common ways donors are giving retirement assets to the causes they care about.
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Announcing the Frontline Families Fund
Fund will provide financial support to families of frontline healthcare workers who have lost their lives to COVID-19.
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Partnerships That Shine
Deb Foster, executive director of the Ain Dah Yung Center, shares how collective visions can lead to positive outcomes for youth.
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