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F. R. Bigelow Foundation stands as a pillar of community empowerment in the East Metro. As we look back on our journey, we also set our sights on an even brighter future.

Grants will provide funding resources for community organizations that provide critical resources to Minnesotans across the state.

We recently sat down with Board Chair Ambar Cristina Hanson to review some of the highlights of 2023 and her hopes for 2024 and beyond.

The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, F. R. Bigelow Foundation and Mardag Foundation have awarded more than $11 million to nonprofits in their second round of 2023 grantmaking.

F. R. Bigelow Foundation outgoing Board Chair Terri Thao and incoming Board Chair Ambar Cristina Hanson reflect on their goals, from long-term community investments, reducing disparities, leadership support and impact investing.

The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, F. R. Bigelow Foundation and Mardag Foundation have awarded more than $9.9 million to nonprofits in their second round of 2022 grantmaking.

F. R. Bigelow Foundation has invested $500,000 in Nice Healthcare’s Series A financing. Nice Healthcare is a virtual and home-based primary care company.

The three foundations have awarded more than $7 million to Minnesota nonprofits in their first round of 2022 grantmaking.

Board Chair Terri Thao reflects on the last 75 years that the Foundation has served the East Metro, the Foundation’s work and how it has adapted in 2021.