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
Establish an Endowment, Create a Legacy
Why establishing an endowment fund is beneficial to your organization’s future.
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Nonprofits to Know - December 2019
Meet a few of the nonprofit organizations that received grant funding in our latest grant round.
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Urban Boatbuilders
Urban Boatbuilders uses the craft of boatbuilding to develop academic, 21st-century and technical skills in youth.
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Nonprofits Save $1.3 Million Using Catchafire
The Foundation builds nonprofits’ capacity with access to Catchafire, an online virtual volunteer platform that connects nonprofits with skilled volunteers.
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