Community Partnerships
We invest in community-led solutions by identifying, funding and advocating for promising ideas that build capacity and magnify impact.
We believe those living in a community are best placed to identify the solutions to any challenges they face. We are proud to support agents and agencies of change across the state of Minnesota.
Community Initiatives
We partner with organizations spanning various sectors to lead on sweeping change across the state.
Grantmaking
We support nonprofits through grants to strengthen and expand their work.
East Metro Pulse
East Metro Pulse is a biennial survey and report that measures community vitality in the Twin Cities East Metro.
Program Related Investments
These community investments provide a modest return, allowing the Foundation to reinvest dollars and giving our donors a unique opportunity to invest in the community.
Statewide Affiliates
We support local, volunteer-led community foundations across the state of Minnesota. Every year, these foundations grant thousands of dollars into their local communities.
Stories of Community-Led Solutions
Ramsey County Public Safety Fund
New fund will support Ramsey County’s initiative to reduce non-public safety-related traffic stops.
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Getting-Back-Together at the Minnesota State Fair
In this guest blog post, Mary Chung and Shana Zaiser of the Minnesota State Fair Foundation share how one of Minnesota’s most treasured cultural traditions has adapted with optimism.
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Grantmaking 101
Learn how the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation invests in community-led solutions through grant opportunities.
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Local Experts Share Findings on Age-Related Health Inequities
Three 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.
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