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Published 8/15/2023
Scientists Develop Ecosystems to Explore the Effects of Climate Change
Learn about one of the largest ecosystems in the world and its predictions on future climates.
Published 7/27/2023
New Initiative Strives to Advance Equity and Increase Safety and Community Trust
Learn how the Foundation and the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office are partnering to establish policy change around non-public-safety traffic stops.
Published 7/24/2023
Hastings Family Service Expands its Reach
Working with the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation has helped grow this local nonprofit’s community impact.
Published 7/07/2023
Taking Action: Summer Updates from the Foundation
Learn how the Foundation is taking action to partner with and support Minnesota communities.
Published 7/06/2023
Brothers Honor their Father’s Legacy by Investing in Hometown
Brothers Kip and Jeff are carrying on their parents’ mission to support the City of Wadena through their family foundation.
Published 6/23/2023
The Smarter Way to Rebalance a Portfolio
Learn how reduce tax drag by incorporating a donor advised fund into your clients’ portfolios.
Published 6/22/2023
$7 Million In East Metro Main Street Economic Revitalization Grants Awarded
The funding supports 42 businesses and nonprofits in Saint Paul.
Published 6/09/2023
Five Tips for Researching Nonprofit Organizations to Support
These tips provide a useful guide for donors choosing to make a first-time gift to an organization.
Published 5/24/2023
Foundations Announce 2023 First Round Community Grants
Grants will support community organizations as they work to launch, expand and sustain their services in the community.
Published 5/17/2023
How Community Partners Shaped A Local Grant Program
Learn how a partnership between the Foundation and technical assistance partners supports East Metro Main Street Economic Revitalization Program applicants and recipients.
Published 5/05/2023
Spring Updates from the Foundation
In this video message, former President & CEO Eric J. Jolly, Ph.D., shares how the Foundation acts as a connector to advance work in Minnesota.
Published 5/01/2023
Combining Community Service and Sports to Shape Future Leaders
Mario & Sparkle Wimberly are using futsal as a way to build future community leaders through SOL of the Cities.