Public charity · St Paul, MN (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 4 totaling $122K
- Typical grant
- $15K to $64K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $25K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Davidson County, Knox County · plus 1465 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2025 had also been funded in 2024. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $113.7M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $113.7M | $122K | 4 |
| 2024 | $195.4M | $123K | 4 |
How to apply
Public charities don't report how to apply on their IRS return. Check its website for open grant rounds, or search GrantMe for its programs.
Board and officers
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- Joseph LeeBoard chair
- Nancy LyonsVice chair
- Michael EcholsDirector
- Jill FarringtonDirector
- Chris GalvinDirector
- Jacy GraisDirector
- Mark HennemanDirector
- Nausheena HussainDirector
- Christophe BeckDirector
- Daniel LemmDirector
- Gloria PerezDirector
- Richard SeneseDirector
- Alex West SteinmanDirector
- Kathy TunheimDirector
- Bo Thao-UrabeDirector
- Allison GettingsDirector
- Christine MarvinDirector
- Diane TranDirector
- Thompson AderinkomiDirector
- Eric JollyPrevious president/ceo/secretary
- Scott ZastoupilCfo/treasurer
- Chanda Smith BakerPresident & ceo
- Rhonda CoxVp of people and culture
- Melanie HoffertChief marketing officer
- Shannon OlearyChief investment officer
- Jeremy WellsSvp philanthropic services
- Alfonso WenkerSvp of community impact
- Ashley GamDirector of investments
- Carrie Jo ShortDir of community & impact
- Casey ShultzDir of community & impact
- Mai-Anh TranAvp of philanthropic services
- Tsega TameneAvp of community impact
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Multiple grants for multiple purposes
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Multiple grants for multiple purposes | $64K |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Multiple grants for multiple purposes | $35K |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | Multiple grants for multiple purposes | $15K |
| Tristar Rowing | Knoxville, Knox County | Multiple grants for multiple purposes | $8,000 |
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