FR BIGELOW FOUNDATION

Supporting OrganizationIRS data 2022–2024

ST PAUL, MNEIN 510232651 Website

Annual Giving

$7.9M-4% YoY

Grants

218

Median Grant

$30K

Organizations Funded

379

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Foundation Overview

Mission

seeks to enhance the quality of life for all in the greater Saint Paul area, fostering a vibrant East Metro region through racially and economically equitable outcomes

Focus Areas

community development and neighborhood revitalizationaffordable and equitable housingsmall business and microenterprise developmentcapacity building and nonprofit leadershipcapital projects and facility renovationearly childhood educationk-12 and youth developmentarts, culture, and creative spaces

Grant Types

general operating supportcapital campaign and capital project grantscapacity building and leadership developmentprogram grantstransitional operating grantscapital funding for facilitiescampaign/capital fundraising support

Funded Initiatives

arts & culture, community & economic development, education & youth development, health, housing and human services. Focus on racially and economically equitable outcomes. Prioritizes work informed by communities most impacted

How to Apply

Transitional grant rounds in 2025 by invitation only for organizations that applied/received grants in 2022-2024. New application processes starting 2026. Uses GranteeView portal system

Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

Giving History

2024-4%

$7.9M

Grants

218

Median

$30K

States

2023-4%

$8.3M

Grants

262

Median

$30K

States

2022

$8.6M

Grants

279

Median

$30K

States

Grant Size Distribution

$30K

Typical Grant (Median)

$1K

Smallest

$30K

25th Pctile

$30K

75th Pctile

$600K

Largest

Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $30K and $30K.

Largest Recent Grants

$600K

2024

COALITION OF ASIAN AMERICAN LEADERS

MN · LINKING LEADERS PARTNERSHIP SUPPORT

$500K

2024

SAINT PAUL & MINNESOTA FOUNDATION

MN · COLLEGEBOUND ST. PAUL FUND FOR THE FUTURE

$100K

2024

SAINT PAUL & MINNESOTA FOUNDATION

MN · COMMUNITY SHARING FUND 2023

$100K

2024

SAINT PAUL & MINNESOTA FOUNDATION

MN · MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENT FUND

$75K

2024

MONTESSORI AMERICAN INDIAN CHILDCARE CENTER INCORPORATED

MN · MONTESSORI AMERICAN INDIAN CHILDCARE CENTER RENOVATIONS

Geographic Focus

$7.8M216 grants

$30K1 grants

$25K1 grants

Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

Financial Overview

YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid

2024

$180.8M

$7.9M(4.4%)

2023

$176.9M

$8.3M(4.7%)

2022

$171.1M

$8.6M(5.0%)

Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.