This Present Moment
In This Present Moment, our president and CEO Dr. Eric Jolly talks with leaders from around Minnesota to share stories of generosity, inspiration and courage with you.
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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.
Partnership for a ConnectedMN
This public-private partnership aims to bridge the digital divide by supplying tech devices and internet access to families with school-age children across the state.
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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.
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Grant Applications Open
Our Building Community Capacity grants are responsive to community-identified priorities in the East Metro (Dakota, Ramsey and Washington counties).
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Nonprofits Put Recovery Funds to Use
Here are four examples of organizations that have used Minnesota Disaster Recovery Fund (MDRF) grants for important community needs.
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Celebrating 80 Years of Impact
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation President & CEO Dr. Eric Jolly reflects on our eight decades of work to create a just and vibrant Minnesota where all people and communities thrive.
Celebrate Our 80th Anniversary
Stories From Our Community
Supporting Families to End Multi-generational Poverty
Learn more about Northside Achievement Zone and their transformational work for families in North Minneapolis.
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Qualified Charitable Distributions in Retirement
In this video, we explore how donors can efficiently turn retirement income into a charitable donation.
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Public-Private Partnership to Support Student Connectivity Needs
The state is working with philanthropic and business leaders to focus on device and connection needs.
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Three Organizations Grant $2.5 Million to Help Rebuild The Twin Cities
Funds support small businesses in cultural corridors
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