Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation

The bond between Maria Biagetti Cortez and her son Vladimir Garrido-Biagetti is deeply immersed in their culture and music. Together they are Ina-Yukka (“ina” meaning mother in Lakota and other languages and “yukka” meaning son in the Aymara), a mother and son duo that perform traditional folk music from South America. Since moving to the Twin Cities from Chile in 2005, the pair have been bringing together the sound of folkloric harmonies with traditional flutes, percussion, outfits and dance along activism driven lyrics from the “Nueva Cancion” movement. “For my son it’s revolution, for me it’s evolution,” said Maria about the folk music of the movement. With support from Art in This Present Moment, they will embark on making new songs, embracing the struggles of their past while looking toward brighter futures that encompass their learnings along the way. Read more about Ina-Yukka and see stunning images of their performances at https://hubs.ly/Q02X-3vf0 — 🎨 Art In This Present Moment is an initiative of the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation that provides grants to Minnesota-based nonprofits to fund work by BIPOC artists who are changing and challenging dominant narratives through their craft. #ArtInThisPresentMoment #BIPOCartists #ArtsNonprofit

Building on the success of the California Black Freedom Fund's LEAD initiative, Black Collective Foundation MN’s MN LEAD will provide critical resources, training and expert guidance to racial justice organizations in Minnesota. In the face of coordinated legal attacks, initiatives like MN LEAD are crucial to ensuring we have a robust racial justice ecosystem in Minnesota. The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation is proud to be an anchor funder for this initiative! Learn more about MN LEAD ➡️ https://hubs.ly/Q02X-mQ40

📣 Here are 5 factors to consider when helping your client choose a donor advised fund (DAF) provider: 🔎 Anonymity — If your client chooses to set up a DAF with a community foundation like the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, their designated philanthropic advisor will work with them to ensure only the information they choose is disclosed to each nonprofit organization they support. 👨👩👧👦 Multiple Generations — Some donors want their family or close friends to be able to make grant requests from the fund after they’ve passed. Some providers offer this feature, while others don’t. The Foundation will work with your clients’ successors to help them continue recommending grants from that fund until the last listed advisor on the fund dies. 📈 Investment Options — Donors want more than environmental, social and governance (ESG) filters. They want to be able to support mission-related investments such as program related investments and impact investing. Donors want the assets in their fund to be doing good things even before they’re granted out to favorite organizations. 💵 Fees & Minimums — While fees are an important factor, they shouldn’t be the only thing people consider when choosing a provider. When you partner with the Foundation, you and your clients will receive services and advice tailored to their giving needs, including personalized care and expertise from a professional advisor. 💼 Advisor Fund Management — Several providers now offer special programs that allow a donor’s personal wealth manager to manage the assets in that client’s DAF. Partnering with the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation can be beneficial for both you and your client because it allows you to continue managing your clients’ funds while establishing ways to grow your clients’ assets. Choosing a DAF provider is a very personal choice and the decision should be based on how someone wishes to engage with their fund. Dive deeper into these factors and how a community foundation like the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation can help you and your clients' with their giving goals ➡️ https://hubs.ly/Q02WD2sY0 #DonorAdvisedFund #DAF #ProfessionalAdvisor #philanthropy #CharitableGiving

Each year the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, along with our fundholders, supports over 3,000 nonprofit organizations across the state. One of the organizations we supported this year was Exposed Brick Theatre. For nearly 20 years, this Minnesota theater has made it their mission to provide up-and-coming Playwrights of Color with opportunities to share their stories. According to Suzy Messerole, co-founder and co-artistic director, nearly 20% of the productions put on by theater companies today are still the works of William Shakespeare, which only leaves 80% space for other playwrights and often less space for newer narratives. “Theater has been a place that hasn't always been kind to a lot of people," said Messerole. "So, we celebrate omitted narratives, allowing artists to dive into the stories they want to tell.” Read on to learn about their recent world premiere production by Karen playwright Ehkhudah (Dah) Zar ➡️ https://hubs.ly/Q02XLxHf0 #PerformingArts #theatre #philanthropy #Minnesota

Larry Tucker is a marriage and family therapist who believes we all hold the tools for success. He is the co-founder and executive director of Kente Circle, an African American-owned clinic in Minneapolis that offers culturally responsive therapy to children and over 600 families annually. Recognizing the need for a workforce equipped to address the mental health needs of underrepresented communities and communities of color, Larry founded the Kente Circle Training Center. For 25 years, this center has provided much-needed education to mental health providers, social workers and community partners on how to best support the racialized trauma needs of diverse communities. We're proud to honor Larry with a 2024 Facing Race Award for the great work he's doing in Minnesota! 🏆 Watch the full Facing Race Awards celebration video ➡️ https://hubs.ly/Q02Wnbnv0 #FacingRaceAwards #FacingRace #MentalHealth

⭐ 2024 Bush Prize: Minnesota Winner Spotlight ⭐ Mni Sota Fund is a Native-led community development financial institution committed to building Indigenous economic sovereignty. They provide financial tools and resources to empower Native communities, foster self-determination and create a sustainable future for all. Mni Sota Fund has a strong track record of innovation. To address the barriers to homeownership faced by Native families in Minnesota, they launched the Mni Sota Mortgage Company, a groundbreaking initiative that provides culturally relevant and accessible mortgage solutions, contributing to an increase in the local Native homeownership rate. Congratulations to Mni Sota Fund on being selected as a 2024 Bush Prize: Minnesota winner! Learn more about the winners and finalists at https://hubs.ly/Q02Wc-rr0 #BushPrizeMinnesota #Minnesota #MortgageLending #IndigenousExcellence

We're less than a week away from Election Day on Nov 5! 🗳️ You can vote early, in-person at your local election office during normal business hours and this weekend on Saturday, Nov. 2 and Sunday, Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. If you still have your ballot at home, bring it to your local election office before 8 p.m. on Nov. 5 to ensure your vote is counted. And, of course, you can always plan to vote in person on Election Day at your local polling place. As long as you're in line by 8 p.m., you can vote, even if you do not reach the front of the line until after 8 p.m. Happy voting, Minnesota! #HereWeVote

In recent years, with the help of Bush Foundation's Partnership Fund, cultural leadership organizations like African American Leadership Forum, COALITION OF ASIAN AMERICAN LEADERS, LatinoLEAD and Tiwahe Foundation have grown to become critical community resources in Minnesota. In 2017 the four organizations joined forces in an initiative called LinkingLeaders. Funded by F.R. Bigelow Foundation, LinkingLeaders aims to assess and understand the gaps between leaders of color and leadership opportunities across sectors. It’s proven to be a deeply valuable source of learning and connection for the participants. We're excited about the work these organizations have accomplished and continue to accomplish together! Read more about their work in community. ⬇️

⭐ 2024 Bush Prize: Minnesota Winner Spotlight ⭐ Minnesota Education Equity Partnership (MnEEP) works alongside students, parents, educators and community members to change institutional policies and practices that build a racially just education system rooted in healing, joy and opportunity for Students of Color and Indigenous students. Through a multi-year process, their Local Action Plan in Worthington addressed racial disparities in one of the most diverse school districts in the state. This successful model has been replicated in other Minnesota communities. Additionally, MnEEP inspires others to innovate by making their learnings and toolkits around racial equity and higher education available for all on their website. Congratulations to Minnesota Education Equity Partnership on being selected as a 2024 Bush Prize: Minnesota winner! Learn more about the winners and finalists at https://hubs.ly/Q02W38WD0 #BushPrizeMinnesota #EducationEquity #RacialEquity #Minnesota

Jametta Raspberry is a visionary chef, founder of House of Gristle and community leader renowned for her innovative approach to culinary arts and her commitment to social impact. She also serves as the executive director of Roots for the Home Team, where she mentors and empowers young Black, Indigenous, Asian, Latinx and LGBTQ+ communities in food production and sustainable business management. Recognizing that more than 80% of Black and Brown folks will work in a food-related job during their lifetime, Jametta is driven to create pathways to well-paying food careers and generate wealth for a new generation of leaders. We were pleased to honor Jametta with a 2024 Facing Race Award and celebrate all that she does in the community. 🏆 ▶️ Watch the Facing Race Awards celebration at https://hubs.ly/Q02W3lDN0 #FacingRaceAwards #FacingRace #CulinaryArts #FoodEntrepreneurs