Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation

About Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation

Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation’s recent grantmaking is marked by very large, multi-purpose awards alongside recurring support for Minnesota institutions and community programs. The single largest recent grant in the data is $80,010,000 to Lakeview Health Foundation for multiple purposes, followed by $12,796,534 to Mayo Clinic for multiple purposes. That scale sits within a broader portfolio of statewide and metro-area giving that includes health, housing, education, arts, civic participation, and community development. The foundation also appears in several Minnesota-based partnerships and pooled funds. It gave $10,355,970 to Group Health Plan Inc for multiple purposes and $5,252,350 to Allina Health Foundation for multiple purposes, showing substantial support for health-related organizations. In the community sector, Greater Twin Cities United Way received multiple awards, including $4,099,884 for programs, operations, or other purposes and $2,709,809 for multiple purposes. Other large awards went to Minnesota Public Radio, Scholarship America Inc, and the University of Minnesota Foundation, indicating a mix of institutional support and mission-specific funding across the state.

What Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation Funds

Health-related grantmaking is a major part of the foundation’s portfolio. Recent awards include $5,252,350 to Allina Health Foundation for multiple purposes and $3,176,810 to Minnesota Public Radio for programs, operations, or other purposes, reflecting support for organizations serving public needs in Minnesota. Housing and homelessness are another clear area of focus. Through the Our Home State Grant Program, the foundation funds systems change and direct service work related to housing across East Metro, Greater Minnesota, and Minnesota, with grant sizes up to $100,000. The Minnesota Homeless Fund adds pooled support for crisis response, shelter, and low-barrier affordable housing statewide. Education and youth support also appear in the recent grants list. The foundation gave $2,500,000 to Catholic Schools Center of Excellence for multiple purposes and $2,195,208 to Scholarship America Inc for multiple purposes. Its active programs also include the Community Solutions Grant Program, which supports youth and education work in the East Metro.

How Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation Gives