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The mission of El Fondo de Nuestra Comunidad is to create a model of philanthropy within Minnesota's Latino community that fosters the giving of talent, time and money to efforts that build on the assets and strength of the Latino community.
El Fondo de Nuestra Comunidad is a permanent endowment fund that provides a long-term capital base from which charitable grants are made each year to support the Latino community.
Since 1996, El Fondo de Nuestra Comunidad has awarded 125 grants totaling $688,827.
El Fondo de Nuestra Comunidad makes grants throughout the state of Minnesota to organizations that are consistent with its mission. The Grantmaking Committee will seek applicants that serve the Latino community in Minnesota. Grants awarded by El Fondo de Nuestra Comunidad range from $1,000 to $10,000. El Fondo de Nuestra Comunidad gives funding priority to projects that promote:
- the strengthening of families,
- youth development,
- education,
- civic participation,
- economic opportunities,
- organizational capacity-building, and
- Immigration issues.
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Athena Adkins
Saint Paul Travelers |
James Bonilla
Hamline University |
Marcela de la Torre
Children's Hospital |
Fernando Delgado
Hamline University |
Mario Duarte
La Prensa de Minnesota |
Frank Hernandez
Hamline University |
Sarah Hernandez
The McKnight Foundation |
Melisa Lopez Franzen
Target Corporation |
Flora Melhouse
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Michael Robles
Vive Minnesota |
Tomás Romero, Chair
Hamline University |
Lymari Santana
Mack & Santana Law Offices |
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You can support the work of El Fondo de Nuestra Comunidad in several ways:
- Volunteer to serve on the Advisory Board. Contact us at 651-325-4242
- Make a financial gift using your credit card. Call us at 651-224-5463 or download a credit card authorization form here. Complete the form and mail it to SpectrumTrust at The Saint Paul Foundation, 55 Fifth Street East, Suite 600, Saint Paul, MN 55101
- Make a pledge to support El Fondo de Nuestra Comunidad over time by way of automatic withdrawal from your checking or savings account, or through your credit card. Download a pledge form here. Complete the form and mail it to SpectrumTrust at The Saint Paul Foundation, 55 Fifth Street East, Suite 600, Saint Paul, MN 55101
- Make a financial gift of cash or other asset, such as life insurance or stock. Contact us at 651-224-5463
- Establish a fund
For more information on giving options or organizing fund-raising events for El Fondo de Nuestra Comunidad, contact us at 651.224.5463. Also, go to Start a Fund to learn more about ways to make a gift or start your own fund. |
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