About Us
By working with Minnesota Community Foundation and The Saint Paul Foundation, you can tap into the resources and expertise of two thriving local foundations that share one direction: To help you make a real difference with your charitable giving.
As two community foundations, we help donors fulfill their charitable goals and work with communities to identify issues that need attention.
The Saint Paul Foundation is the state's largest community foundation, serving Saint Paul and surrounding areas since 1940. We also work with two client foundations:
Minnesota Community Foundation has been serving the statewide community since 1949.
Our Vision, Mission and Values

Vision: Vibrant communities where all people can find hope and opportunity.
Mission: Mobilize resources and be a catalyst to enrich lives and communities.
Values: Respect. Ingenuity. Collaboration. Integrity. Equity.
Nonprofit Status Letters
Download Minnesota Community Foundation's
501(c)(3) letter.
Download The Saint Paul Foundation's
501(c)(3) letter.
Our Strategic Grantmaking Plan
Learn more about how we make grants. Read our strategic grantmaking plan.
Our Business Values
Download our Code of Business Conduct Policy.
