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Published 5/07/2025
A Decade of Growth and Giving
To celebrate retiring CEO Dr. Eric Jolly’s legacy at the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, we have compiled a list of highlights and accomplishments during his tenure.
Published 5/05/2025
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.
Published 4/15/2025
Gifts of Real Estate by Transfer on Death Deed
Learn how your clients can transfer ownership via Transfer on Death Deed.
Published 4/04/2025
Fostering Wealth in Minnesota’s Indigenous Communities
Learn how Mni Sota Fund supports Native homeownership in the Twin Cities.
Published 3/31/2025
Emma Norton Services: A Century of Transformative Housing
For more than 100 years this renowned nonprofit has ensured that people in Minnesota have a safe and affordable place to call home.
Published 3/31/2025
Alfonso Wenker Promoted to Senior Vice President of Community Impact
The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation announced that Alfonso Wenker has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Community Impact.
Published 3/25/2025
The Search for the Foundation’s Next President & CEO
Today we are announcing the search for the next leader of the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation.
Published 3/24/2025
Three Benefits of Donating Real Estate
Charitable contributions of real estate are a great way to give back to causes you care about. Here are three benefits to giving real estate.
Published 3/19/2025
Juana Garcia: Celebrating Cultural Traditions Through Dance
Dance has been a way for Juana (Jaynie) Garcia to connect to her Mexican heritage, introducing Ballet Folklorico to others in the city of Willmar.
Published 3/11/2025
Announcing the Launch of East Metro Pulse Volume 4
The report captures over 19,000 data points with responses from nearly 4,000 residents in the East Metro.
Published 3/05/2025
Rondo's Heartbeat: The Enduring Impact of Hallie Q. Brown Community Center
Learn how this community center has served as a safe haven for generations in Saint Paul.
Published 3/03/2025
Our Commitment to Equity and Action
Eric J. Jolly, Ph.D., President and CEO of the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, shares a letter to our community partners.