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Minnesota's Foundation

The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation is a statewide community foundation that serves all of Minnesota. We got our start in Saint Paul in 1940, and today we steward $1.7 billion in charitable assets for community good.

Community Is Our Compass

At the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, we are committed to investing in Minnesota and creating an equitable, just and vibrant state where all communities and people thrive. Our purpose is to inspire generosity, advocate for equity and invest in community-led solutions.

How a Community Foundation Works

Community foundations bring together the financial resources of families, individuals and organizations who care about a specific place and then invest those resources back into the community.

Watch the video to learn about the unique role a community foundation like ours plays in creating an equitable, just and vibrant state where all communities and people thrive.

Our Aspiration & Purpose

Guided by our aspiration, purpose and core values, we work every day to inspire generosity, advocate for equity and invest in community-led solutions.

Northfield Union of Youth CEO and two youth

Nonprofits We Fund

We are proud to invest in community-led solutions. Explore the organizations that have received grants from the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation in recent years.

A History of Growing Good

Each year, alongside our donors, we make over 8,500 grants to the nonprofit community. We also collaborate with communities in identifying, convening around and advocating for critical issues that affect the world today.

Partner With Us

We bring together donors, nonprofits and community members to address some of the biggest problems facing Minnesota communities. We inspire generosity, advocate for equity and invest in community-led solutions to make Minnesota better for all who call it home.

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Donor Services

Working with the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, you can determine how best to achieve your charitable goals. Our team will partner with you and your financial advisors to create a charitable gift plan that’s right for you.

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Advisor Services

Advisor Services

You know your clients, we know the community. Together, we can map out the best plan to help your clients realize their charitable goals and plan for their future.

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How We Support Nonprofits

The health of Minnesota’s nonprofit sector is essential to realizing our aspiration of a just and vibrant Minnesota where all people and communities thrive.

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Our Impact

9,604

GRANTS GIVEN

To organizations, initiatives and projects

$106M

GRANTED

To communities by the Foundation

3,253

NUMBER OF ORGANIZATIONS

receiving grants

$1.7B

COMBINED CHARITABLE ASSETS

The largest community foundation in Minnesota

See Our 2023 Impact Report

Get to Know Us

Staff

Find the right Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation staff member to help you with your needs.

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Board of Directors

The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation Board of Directors are committed volunteers who govern the Foundation and share their expertise to serve the community.

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Events

The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation hosts events for donors, professional advisors, nonprofit partners and our community. See upcoming and past events.

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In the News

See where our work has been featured in the media. View recent press releases and resources for media professionals.

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Careers

We seek to attract and retain talented colleagues with valuable experiences and insight, empower our highly skilled employees and strengthen our culture of collaboration.

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Address & Directions

Find our phone number, office hours, address and directions to the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation office in downtown Saint Paul.

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