Invest in
Community-led
Solutions
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 take an active role in many community initiatives that make the East Metro and Minnesota better for all who call them home. We partner with organizations spanning various sectors to lead on sweeping change across the state and respond to emerging needs.
Grantmaking
We are honored to invest in and partner with the agents and agencies of change who are working daily to address our most pressing issues. We support nonprofits through a variety of grant programs 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
PRIs have a social and capital return, as they provide below-market-rate loans to organizations that might not have access to traditional financing.
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
Stories From Across Minnesota: Caring for Community
Jessica Lee Velasco is a mother, advocate, leader, organizer and activist who uses her platform to engage, encourage and empower her community in Worthington, Minnesota.
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Disruptions in Child Care Access Continue
Marnie Werner, Vice President, Research & Operations at the Center for Rural Policy & Development, shares insight on the childcare shortage in Minnesota.
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Stories From Across Minnesota: Preserving Language and Culture
The Boys & Girls Club of the Leech Lake Area serves over 1,200 Indigenous youth ages 5-18. They find ways to integrate language and culture into all of their programming, including through technology.
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Child Tax Credit Supports More Families To Help Make Ends Meet
The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation partners with the Office of Financial Empowerment to help spread awareness about the new benefits of the child tax credit.
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