A Look Inside the F. R. Bigelow Foundation’s Minnesota Grantmaking

A Look Inside the F. R. Bigelow Foundation’s Minnesota Grantmaking

Many Minnesota foundations focus on the St. Paul area, including the F. R. Bigelow Foundation. This funder engages in grantmaking and mission impact investing at the regional level.

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A Look at the Dakota Medical Foundation’s Approach to Health Funding

A Look at the Dakota Medical Foundation’s Approach to Health Funding

Here’s an overview of the Dakota Medical Foundation’s giving to guide local grantseekers in North Dakota and western Minnesota. It’s a health legacy funder worth getting to know in the region.

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A Cross-Sector Coalition Raises Nearly $1 Billion to Tackle Racial Wealth Inequality in the Twin Cities

A Cross-Sector Coalition Raises Nearly $1 Billion to Tackle Racial Wealth Inequality in the Twin Cities

In its mission to take on stubborn racial wealth divides in Minneapolis-St. Paul, the GroundBreak initiative has the backing of partners spanning philanthropy, the private sector and government. Here’s a closer look.

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Five Things to Know About the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation

Five Things to Know About the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation

In this article, we take a look at the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, Minnesota’s largest community foundation, and its well-established giving program.

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Nine Questions for Gloria Perez, CEO and President of the Women's Foundation of Minnesota

Nine Questions for Gloria Perez, CEO and President of the Women's Foundation of Minnesota

The Women’s Foundation of Minnesota is about to celebrate its 40th anniversary, and Perez is entering her fourth year at the helm. We spoke about her personal and career journey, and where the foundation is headed next.

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How the RBC Foundation Supports Nonprofits in the Minneapolis Area and Beyond

How the RBC Foundation Supports Nonprofits in the Minneapolis Area and Beyond

RBC Wealth Management’s philanthropic foundation frequently awards grants in the Minneapolis area. Here’s a look at how the RBC Foundation gives locally in Minnesota.

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Getting to Know the I.A. O’Shaughnessy Foundation’s Minnesota Giving

Getting to Know the I.A. O’Shaughnessy Foundation’s Minnesota Giving

Here are a few things to know about the I.A. O’Shaughnessy Foundation and how it gives to local nonprofits in Minnesota and other parts of the country.

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The Northland Foundation: A Regional Minnesota Funder That Goes Beyond Grantmaking

The Northland Foundation: A Regional Minnesota Funder That Goes Beyond Grantmaking

Here are some details for Minnesota grantseekers to know about the Northland Foundation and its local offerings, which include grants as well as other programming.

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Three Things Grantseekers Should Know About the Minneapolis Foundation

Three Things Grantseekers Should Know About the Minneapolis Foundation

To guide Minnesota grantseekers, here are three important things to know about the Minneapolis Foundation and how this community foundation approaches philanthropy.

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A Look at the Medtronic Foundation’s Commitment to Minnesota

A Look at the Medtronic Foundation’s Commitment to Minnesota

Medtronic is a global medical technology company that engages in philanthropy all around the world. But here’s a look at how the Medtronic Foundation supports local organizations around its Minneapolis headquarters.

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A Look at the McKnight Foundation’s Domestic Grantmaking in Minnesota

A Look at the McKnight Foundation’s Domestic Grantmaking in Minnesota

The McKnight Foundation is an international grantmaker, but it also funds extensively in Minnesota, where it’s based. Here’s a look at this funder’s domestic grantmaking in the Upper Midwest.

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How the Hormel Foundation Supports Minnesota Nonprofits

How the Hormel Foundation Supports Minnesota Nonprofits

Hormel Foods is a global company, but it keeps its corporate philanthropy very close to home. Here are some things for Minnesota grantseekers to know about the Hormel Foundation.

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Inside a Cereal Maker’s Local Commitment to Minnesota

Inside a Cereal Maker’s Local Commitment to Minnesota

General Mills is a major international company with over 100 food brands under its belt. This is an especially good corporate funder to know in Minneapolis, where its world headquarters is located.

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Getting to Know the FM Area Foundation in North Dakota and Minnesota

Getting to Know the FM Area Foundation in North Dakota and Minnesota

Here are a few things that North Dakota and Minnesota grantseekers around the city of Fargo should know about the FM Area Foundation.

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Getting to Know the Engelsma Family Foundation’s Low-Key Minnesota Giving

Getting to Know the Engelsma Family Foundation’s Low-Key Minnesota Giving

The Engelsma Family Foundation is based in South Dakota and awards most of its grants to groups in Minnesota. To help nonprofits get to know EFF a bit better, here are some observations and insights.

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Three Things to Know About the 3M Foundation’s Minnesota Grantmaking

Three Things to Know About the 3M Foundation’s Minnesota Grantmaking

The 3M company has a philanthropic foundation that makes a priority of local giving. Education is a top interest. For Minnesota grantseekers, here are three things to know about the 3M Foundation.

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What Minnesota Nonprofits Should Know About the Blandin Foundation

What Minnesota Nonprofits Should Know About the Blandin Foundation

The Blandin Foundation is a Minnesota funder that has been steadily awarding grants to improve rural life at the local level. Learn more here.

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Four Reasons Why Minnesota Nonprofits Should Know the Fred C. and Katherine B. Andersen Foundation

Four Reasons Why Minnesota Nonprofits Should Know the Fred C. and Katherine B. Andersen Foundation

The Fred C. and Katherine B. Andersen Foundation does not have a website and rarely makes the news, but there are plenty of reasons Minnesota nonprofits should keep it on their radar.

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A Look at the Emerald Foundation’s Low-Key Giving in Minnesota

A Look at the Emerald Foundation’s Low-Key Giving in Minnesota

Here is what we know so far about the Emerald Foundation and how it gives to local groups around its home base in Sioux Falls and throughout Minnesota.

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A Midwestern Funder’s Big Racial Justice Pledge Follows Years of Work on Diversity and Equity

A Midwestern Funder’s Big Racial Justice Pledge Follows Years of Work on Diversity and Equity

The Bush Foundation made a $100 million pledge to support Black and Native American communities in the states it serves. The move is a product of nearly a decade of work to diversify its board and strengthen bonds among leaders.

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