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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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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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 Inside the Ecolab Foundation’s Minnesota Giving

A Look Inside the Ecolab Foundation’s Minnesota Giving

Ecolab specializes in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions. Though its customer base is global, much of the company’s philanthropic giving centers on St. Paul, Minnesota and environs. Here’s a look at how EcoLab gives.

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Funding Through Faith: How the Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota Gives Locally

Funding Through Faith: How the Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota Gives Locally

The Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota is a good local funder to know even if you are running a secular organization or a group affiliated with another religion entirely. Here are some important details keep in mind about CCFM.

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Getting to Know the Corporate Giving of the Cargill Foundation in Minnesota

Getting to Know the Corporate Giving of the Cargill Foundation in Minnesota

Here are a few things to know about the Cargill Foundation, a corporate grantmaker, and its local giving strategy in the Upper Midwest.

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