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Who We Are

The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation partners with thousands of donors, nonprofit organizations and community members to help us meet our aspiration: An equitable, just and vibrant Minnesota where all people and communities thrive.

Building a Vibrant Minnesota

As Minnesota’s largest community foundation, we inspire, advocate and invest to advance community visions. This purpose guides our work in and for Minnesota and the Twin Cities’ East Metro.

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Announcing the 2025 Minnesota Community IDEAS Grantees

The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation is excited to announce the 2025 Minnesota Community IDEAS Grant Program grant recipients.

In its first year we awarded a total of $1.6 million to 15 nonprofit organizations located in and serving Minnesota and the 11 Native Nations that share its geography.

Meet the 2025 Grantees

Facing Race Award Nominations Open

Nominations are open now - May 14 for our annual Facing Race Awards.

We invite you to recognize individuals working to promote racial equity and anti-racism efforts in Minnesota for this annual award.

Nominate Someone Today

New Grant Opportunity: MN Forward Pooled Fund Grant Program

The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation has joined the MN Forward Pooled Fund alongside other contributing foundations and donors.

Grants from the fund will emphasize efforts created and led by communities impacted by the short- and long-term effects brought on by federal shifts.

See program details

A Vision for an Equitable Minnesota

The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation is excited to share our strategic plan for the next five years.

As we turn our attention to the future, our aspiration remains: We envision an equitable, just and vibrant Minnesota where all communities and people thrive. Watch our video to learn about our strategic plan, our core values and the work we will pursue to achieve this vision.

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Corner Conversations: Hallie Q. Brown Community Center

Learn how this community center has served as a safe haven for generations in Saint Paul.

For nearly 100 years, the Hallie Q. Brown Center has been a lighthouse in the Rondo neighborhood. Watch our latest episode of Corner Conversations to learn more.

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Art In This Present Moment: Juana Garcia

For Juana (Jaynie) Garcia, Ballet Folklorico has been a way for her to connect with her Mexican heritage, introducing it to others in the city of Willmar.

Funding from Art in This Present Moment has allowed Jaynie to purchase a generator for parades along with speakers and costumes for her students.

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Impact in Action: Arts

At the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, we believe art is a driving force behind community connection and economic vitality.

Protecting and investing in the arts is critical to Minnesota’s future – especially as we strive for thriving, healthy and equitable communities. Program Officer Sharon DeMark shares more about our commitment to the arts.

Art in This Present Moment

Serving Our Community

Donors

Make the most impact with your charitable dollars. Learn why we are the choice partner for thousands of donors.

Professional Advisors

You can expect that we will take great care of your clients to ensure their unique giving visions are realized.

Nonprofits

Through grants and partnership, we support innovative organizations across the state of Minnesota.

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Grant Opportunities

The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation and our partners F. R. Bigelow Foundation and Mardag Foundation offer a variety of grant programs to support nonprofits meeting diverse community needs across the East Metro and Minnesota.

New grant programs and updated funding priorities will take effect in 2026. View our grant redesign hub for the latest information.

In addition, we offer grant programs with rolling application dates, including the Community Sharing Fund and Management Improvement Fund, and opportunities as a community grant partner of the Bush Foundation.

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Our Impact

9,000

Grants given

To organizations, initiatives and projects in 2024

$197M

Granted

To communities by the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation in 2024

3,444

Organizations

receiving grants in 2024

$1.9B

Combined charitable assets

The largest community foundation in the state

See our impact in 2024

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