Building a Vibrant Minnesota
As Minnesota’s largest community foundation, we inspire generosity, advocate for equity and invest in community-led solutions. This purpose guides our work in and for Minnesota and the Twin Cities’ East Metro.
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.
No two community foundations are alike, because no two communities are exactly the same.
Community foundations bring together the financial resources of families, individuals and organizations who care about a specific place and then invest those resources back into the community.
Get to Know UsOjibwe language and culture are at the center of programming at the Boys & Girls Club of the Leech Lake Area.
The Boys & Girls Club of the Leech Lake Area serves over 1,200 Indigenous youth ages 5-18 from three northern Minnesota communities: Cass Lake, Walker and Deer River.
WATCH THE VIDEOEast Metro Pulse provides valuable data on East Metro residents’ perception of the health and vitality of Dakota, Ramsey and Washington counties.
East Metro Pulse Volume 3 results are in! The interactive data book is free and available to anyone seeking comprehensive and meaningful data about the region.
VIEW THE DATAEntrepreneur and Foundation board member Alex West Steinman embraces equity and accessibility with her work.
Watch this upbeat and insightful interview to see how Alex has dedicated her career to establishing safe, open and supportive environments.
WATCH THE VIDEOMake the most impact with your charitable dollars. Learn why we are the choice partner for thousands of donors.
You can expect that we will take great care of your clients to ensure their unique giving visions are realized.
Through grants and partnership, we support innovative organizations across the state of Minnesota.
The largest community foundation in the state
To organizations, initiatives and projects in 2021
Organizations throughout the state received grants in 2020
To communities by the Foundation and our partners in 2021