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.
A community foundation is only as good as its connection to the community. That’s what we do best.
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.
LEARN WHAT WE DOGiving has become a family tradition for fundholder Christine Noonan.
"The idea of setting aside a fund at the Foundation is a way for us to be thoughtful, more intentional and more planful in our giving,” Christine says.
WATCH THE VIDEOBoard member Mary Jane Melendez’s passion for giving shaped her career in sustainability and social impact.
“I knew right away when I started school that I wanted to do something that would contribute to the greater good and serve other people,” Mary Jane said.
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See the impact and learnings from the Minnesota Disaster Recovery Fund for coronavirus.
Grants from the MDRF, a partnership with the Minnesota Council on Foundations, helped 1,700 nonprofits and 3,000 small businesses respond to the emerging threat of the pandemic.
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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.
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See All Ways to GiveThree nonprofit partners share insights about health equity in the age of COVID-19, and the role the pandemic has played in exacerbating disparities faced by older adults.
Watch the videoHere’s how one Minnesota farmer turned his crops into resources for the community.
Learn MoreExpand your clients’ giving options by partnering with the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation.
Find out howHere are a few ways you can achieve your long-term philanthropic goals.
Learn MoreChief Investment Officer Shannon O’Leary discusses how the Foundation’s investment strategy promotes equity.
Watch the videoHere are five unique benefits of working with a community foundation to reach one’s charitable giving goals.
Learn MoreLearn how Board Member Mary Jane Melendez’s passion for giving shaped her career in sustainability and social impact.
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