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Jan. 25, 2021
Resisting diversity could lead to termination
Pensions & Investments
Jan. 24, 2021
After scrambling to help others in a tumultuous year, the outlook for nonprofits in 2021? Dicey but hopeful
Pioneer Press
Jan. 23, 2021
In a tough year, donors came through for Minnesota's charities
Star Tribune
Dec. 31, 2020
After witnessing growing racial tensions, Twin Cities Academy senior got to work to make things better
Star Tribune
Dec. 23, 2020
The Worst of Times, the Best of Giving
MplsStPaul Magazine
Dec. 22, 2020
We Need To Talk About The Covid-19 Deaths Of Healthcare Workers
Forbes
Dec. 10, 2020
Osterholm's Fund Helps Families Healthcare Workers Left Behind
MedPage Today
Dec. 6, 2020
How to help families of lost coronavirus caregivers
Star Tribune
Nov. 28, 2020
Minnesota churches launch 10-year plan for racial healing, reparations
Star Tribune
Nov. 26, 2020
Worthington's Johnson joins Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation
The Globe, Worthington
Nov. 25, 2020
New COVID-19 fund to aid families of felled POC health care workers
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
Nov. 20, 2020
Minnesotans set record for Give to the Max Day, giving more than $30 million
Star Tribune
Nov. 16, 2020
New Minn. fund will help families of front-line workers killed by COVID
MPR News
Nov. 16, 2020
Biden COVID adviser says next two months will be "most dangerous period" in U.S.
CBS News
Nov. 16, 2020
COVID-19 advisory board member Dr. Michael Osterholm on virus surge
CBS This Morning
Nov. 16, 2020
“Art in this Present Moment” Highlights BIPOC Artists in Minnesota
MplsStPaul Magazine
Nov. 13, 2020
Online gallery features 50 artists who created ‘Art In This Present Moment’
Pioneer Press
Nov. 12, 2020
‘Art in This Present Moment’ features right-now work by BIPOC artists
MinnPost
Nov. 4, 2020
Minnesota foundations are boosting racial justice work after George Floyd's death
Star Tribune
Oct. 24, 2020
At 18, St. Paul charter school grad among youngest honored by foundation’s racial justice award
Pioneer Press
Oct. 21, 2020
‘Minnesotans are good, kind people’: Jonathan Capehart and the 2020 Facing Race Awards celebrate anti-racism activists’ work
MinnPost
Oct. 8, 2020
Philando Castile's mom honored for anti-racism work by St. Paul & Minnesota Foundation
Star Tribune
Oct. 1, 2020
East-metro program that helps low-level offenders seal criminal records goes statewide
Pioneer Press
July 8, 2020
Three non-profits create fund for minority-owned businesses in Twin Cities
Pioneer Press
July 7, 2020
Twin Cities Rebuild for the Future Fund awards $2.5 million
Philanthropy News Digest
July 5, 2020
Twin Cities foundation leaders join forces to fund rebuilding efforts after George Floyd's death
Star Tribune
June 30, 2020
Minnesota businesses, nonprofit groups raise funds for distance learning tools
Star Tribune
June 9, 2020
Twin Cities United Way, Minneapolis Foundation, Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation commit to working to transform criminal justice system
Insight News
June 5, 2020
Minneapolis, St. Paul foundations aim at rebuilding, criminal justice reform after riots.
Star Tribune
June 5, 2020
Urgent call to action’: Huda Ahmed to lead collaboration on reforming Minnesota’s criminal justice, dismantling inequities
Sahan Journal
June 5, 2020
Twin Cities nonprofits raise $1.3M for minority-owned businesses damaged in protests
Pioneer Press
May 12, 2020
Community foundation hastening grant reviews to help local nonprofits
The Albert Lea Tribune
May 3, 2020
She asked for $32K to help White Earth elders keep the lights on. Their answer was three times greater.
Detroit Lakes Newspapers
May 1, 2020
A new challenge for Pahoua Yang Hoffman
TPT
April 25, 2020
Saint Paul and Minnesota Foundation’s new senior VP of community impact looks forward to new challenges
Pioneer Press
April 19, 2020
Twin Cities relief agencies are bombarded, and some big donors step up to help
Star Tribune
Press Releases

Fund will provide financial support to families of frontline healthcare workers who have lost their lives to COVID-19.
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Projects by Minnesota’s Black, Indigenous, and People of Color artists portray personal narratives addressing diversity, identity and today’s societal issues.
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New positions create pathway for future leadership in philanthropy dedicated to strengthening communities.
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Twin Cities PBS will televise this year’s recognition honoring Minnesota anti-racism activists; the show will feature special guest Jonathan Capehart.
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23 organizations serving digital access needs of Minnesota students receive grants.
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The Foundation announced the election of four new members to its board of directors.
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In total, the Minnesota Disaster Recovery Fund for coronavirus has supported 93 organizations and awarded over $11.4 million.
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Initiative seeks to amplify the voices and experiences of Minnesota artists by placing a spotlight on their music, dance and visual arts.
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The state is working with philanthropic and business leaders to focus on device and connection needs.
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Funds support small businesses in cultural corridors
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Organizations launch emergency “Twin Cities Rebuild for the Future Fund,” already at $1 million.
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Grants for COVID-19 nonprofit recovery and community resilience focus on Twin Cities BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) community recovery efforts.
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Funding will support programming of the African American Leadership Forum and the Healing Justice Foundation.
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Stephanie Gale assumes new role as associate vice president - finance and controller at Minnesota’s largest community foundation.
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Nonprofit executive brings expertise to advancing community-led solutions in Minnesota as senior vice president of Community Impact.
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Minnesota Council on Foundations and Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation award over $2 million in third round of grants from the MDRF.
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Carrie Jo Short assumes new role as senior director, community impact at Minnesota’s largest community foundation.
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Minnesota Council on Foundations and Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation award second round of grants from the MDRF.
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Minnesota Council on Foundations and Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation award first grants from the MDRF.
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Minnesota Council on Foundations and Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation Launch $4.4mil Minnesota Disaster Recovery Fund for Coronavirus
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Melanie Hoffert and Nadege Souvenir assume new roles at Minnesota’s largest community foundation.
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Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation announces six new board members in 2020.
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Grants include funding for organizations and programs that elevate the voices and civic participation of communities that often go unheard.
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The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation announced that Scott Zastoupil has been promoted to the position of chief financial officer.
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Tuleah Palmer and the Rev. Gloria Roach Thomas are recognized as the 2019 Facing Race Award recipients.
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Grantees are the Mitchell Hamline Law School Reentry Clinic and SEEN, a writing and photography project of We Are All Criminals.
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The Foundation announced that North Dakota Rep. Ruth Buffalo will be the keynote speaker at its 2019 Facing Race Awards program.
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The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation announced that Kedar Hickman has joined the organization as its newest program officer.
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Grants include funding community-informed and -led solutions for programs and services.
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The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation announced that Mai-Anh Kapanke has joined the organization as associate vice president of Philanthropic Services.
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The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation announced that the Saint Paul native has joined the organization as CIO.
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Minnesota’s largest community foundation celebrates an historic milestone.
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Learn how we changed our leadership strategy to accommodate new growth.
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Report includes responses from nearly 2,000 residents of Dakota, Ramsey and Washington counties.
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Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation announces New Board Chair And five new board members.
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