THE GREAT MINNESOTA GET-BACK-TOGETHER

For the Minnesota State Fair and the Minnesota State Fair Foundation, the impact of COVID-19 was immense. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how the foundation that supports the Great Minnesota Get Together has found optimism in a time filled with unknowns.

GRANTMAKING 101

In the first installment of our ‘What is a Community Foundation?’ series, we explore our grantmaking programs, including our competitive grantmaking and other grant opportunities.

LEARN MORE ABOUT GRANTMAKING

GRANT OPPORTUNITY FOR NONPROFITS

The Management Improvement Fund offers grants for technical assistance and consultation to help improve the capacity and management of small to midsize nonprofit organizations in the East Metro and Greater Minnesota. Applications are open anaccepted on a rolling basis.

LEARN ABOUT THIS GRANT

FROM REAL ESTATE TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Jerry O’Brien, a long-time supporter and past board member of the Foundation, and his spouse Lisa, worked with us to simplify the process of donating a condo to their donor advised fund. Through their fund, Lisa and Jerry support multiple causes they care about. 

SEE HOW EASY IT IS

BOARD MEMBER FEATURE: DIANE TRAN

“From an early age I’ve cared about relationships,” said Diane Tran, system executive director of Community Health, Equity and Engagement for M Health Fairview and Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation board member.

GET TO KNOW DIANE