Partner With the Foundation
We Are Donor-Centric
When you partner with us, you and your clients will receive tailored services and advice.
Our gift planners are well versed in giving options, including complex assets. We have deep community relationships to help your clients create real change within the places and causes they care about.
The size of our portfolio allows us to work with the top fund managers in the country, and our seasoned investment team ensures that your clients’ funds are managed for prudent, long-term growth.
We partner with professional advisors, nonprofit advisors, financial planners, wealth managers, accountants, insurance agents, attorneys, and other advisors across Minnesota to maximize their clients’ philanthropic giving and to contribute to our community nonprofit network.
Fund Types
With a $25,000 gift, your clients can open a fund with us. We’ll work with you and your client to identify which fund best achieves their philanthropic goals.
Donor Advised Funds
This simple tool provides you with the flexibility to make grants to the causes and organizations you care about. Our online donor portal allows you to manage your giving and tax receipts.
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Designated Funds
Choose the charities you want to support, and we will issue annual grants to those nonprofits — forever.
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Field of Interest Funds
Identify a charitable purpose (e.g., the arts, education) and/or a geographic area. We will find effective nonprofits and ensure that annual grants align with your intent.
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Unrestricted Funds
Make a permanent investment in the quality of life across the state. Every year, your legacy will make grants to worthy nonprofits addressing emerging and changing community needs.
Learn moreIf you would like to manage the assets of your clients' donor advised fund, we can work with you and your client through our Individually Managed Fund option, starting at $250,000. Give us a call at 651.224.5463 to learn more.
Flexible Giving Options
We accept a wide range of assets. We have significant experience managing gifts of complex assets, from farm equipment to cryptocurrency.
Some of the assets we accept
Cash
Stocks and Marketable Securities
Business Interests and Closely Held Stock (e.g., S Corp, C Corp, LLC)
Real Estate or Other Property
Retirement Assets and IRA Charitable Rollovers
Commodities (e.g., crops, mineral interests)
Personal property (e.g., artwork, farm equipment)
There are many ways to open a fund. We can work with you to convert a private foundation into a donor advised fund (DAF) or to provide your clients with lifetime income through charitable gift annuities or charitable remainder trusts.
If your client is considering an exit, sale or transition of their business, we can also accept shares of closely held business to help your client potentially avoid significant gains.
Fee Information
Fund fees include administrative and investment fees. The following are the fee ranges:
Administrative Fees: .35% to 1.5% depending on the type of fund and fund balance
Investment Fees: .01% to .088% depending on your client’s fund investment recommendation
Please contact us for more information or a personalized quote.
Donors choose to work with the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation because they value the highest level of personal service as they identify and fulfill their charitable goals. Our donors also enjoy invitations to our complimentary events to gather with one another to learn, share and engage in meaningful experiences with nonprofits.
A Partnership With Impact
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