Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation

11 survey respondents

Location: 101 5th St E Ste 2400, Saint Paul, 55101 MN

EIN: 41-6031510

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How would you rate this funder's accessibility?

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Top descriptors for this funder

10Culturally sensitive9Builds relationships7Responsive6Friendly6Positive leader in the field5"Gets" nonprofits and issues5Insightful4Openminded3Gives more than money2Likes site visits1Bureaucratic1Difficult to work with

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Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation

Mar 28, 2023

Grant Applicant - applied in 2023

I love working with St. Paul & Minnesota Foundation. They are very in tune with the nonprofits they fund and continually work to make a positive impact that aligns with relevant and important social issues.

Pros

Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive

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Response from Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation

Apr 11, 2023

Thank you for your review! We appreciate this opportunity to hear from grant applicants. Our goal is to create a grantmaking process that is transparent, accessible and equitable. We are glad to hear that you had a positive experience. Your feedback allows us to learn and continuously improve our approach.

Jun 29, 2021

Reviewer 827 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2020

Having an initial conversation with a program officer is a crucial first step on the path to receiving funding, and yet it's been exceptionally difficult to connect with the program team over the past six months.

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Difficult to work with, Bureaucratic

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Response from Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation

Jun 29, 2021

Thank you for your review. We appreciate this opportunity to hear from grantseekers and we take your feedback seriously.

The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation seeks to maintain a high level of availability for grantseekers. We apologize that this was not your experience with members of our Grants Team. We will share this review with our Grants Team and examine our procedures, including how we should communicate with grantseekers, to identify what went wrong.

Please reach out to us at [email protected] so that we can be sure that your information is going to a current member of our Grants Team (we have had some recent transitions). We will get back to you quickly upon receiving your email.

Sep 15, 2017

Reviewer 730 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2016

Mission priorities are clear and the application process is thorough but easily followed - just be sure to allow time. As with all grantors, it's important to contact the program staff before applying and discuss your needs. Saint Paul Foundation is staffed by Minnesota Philanthropy Partners, and the grant officers there have been responsive to phone inquiries and open conversations prior to application.

Pros

Positive leader in the field, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive

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Response from Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation

Sep 15, 2017

Thank you for the review!

Jul 21, 2017

Reviewer 253 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2017

Everything with The Saint Paul Foundation is straightforward. Most everything you will need is on their webpage and if you have questions the staff is very helpful and approachable.

Pros

Positive leader in the field, Culturally sensitive, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive

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Response from Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation

Jul 21, 2017

Thank you for the review!

Jul 18, 2017

Reviewer 515 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2016

Must connect with a program officer to discuss proposal concept before submitting. Usually doesn't provide funding annually; have to take a year off. East metro focused.

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Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive

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Response from Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation

Sep 01, 2017

Thank you for the review.

Jul 14, 2017

Reviewer 970 - Grant Applicant

Meet with program officer in advance to discuss the idea and see if there is a good fit. They have a good focus on racial justice and on capacity building and the staff are good at answering questions.

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Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Builds relationships, Responsive

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Response from Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation

Sep 01, 2017

Thank you for the review!

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Reviewer 853 - Grant Applicant

It's definitely a good idea to have a conversation before applying. MN Philanthropy Partners includes F.R. Bigelow and Mardag Foundations as well as The St Paul Foundation. All 3 proposals are the same - and it may be possible to propose a single program/project to all three at the same time.

Pros

Positive leader in the field, Culturally sensitive, Builds relationships

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Response from Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation

Sep 01, 2017

Thank you for the review! This is very good advice.

Jul 12, 2017

Reviewer 921 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2016

The process is quite intense and time-consuming to complete a grant. That said, they have funded us for capacity building grants that were much-needed. I wonder if we should have asked them to cover more of the capacity cost and if we had, whether we would have received it.

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Positive leader in the field, Culturally sensitive, Friendly, "Gets" nonprofits and issues

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Response from Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation

Sep 01, 2017

Thank you for the review! We acknowledge your limited resources to devote to grant applications and appreciate that you felt it worthwhile to partner with us. We encourage you to follow up with the appropriate program officer throughout the life of your grant so they get a better understanding of your needs and approach.

Jun 30, 2017

Reviewer 494 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2016

Very responsive to questions.

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Culturally sensitive, Friendly, Builds relationships, Responsive

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Response from Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation

Sep 01, 2017

Thank you for the review!

Jun 30, 2017

Grant Applicant - applied in 2016

Very responsive to questions.

Pros

Culturally sensitive, Friendly, Builds relationships, Responsive

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Response from Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation

Sep 01, 2017

Thank you for the review!

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