Providing tools for financial growth and stability

Bank accounts enable you to pay bills, receive paychecks and more. Yet, banking services are unfamiliar to many families. Eastside Financial Center fills that gap. Learn more

Bringing art into our daily routines

If you have walked across a poem etched in pavement or enjoyed one of our capital city parks, you experienced the power of Public Art Saint Paul. Learn more

Supporting healthy families

A unique program of Genesis II for Families adds more mental health interns from diverse cultures and ethnicities to serve the community. Learn more

Demonstrating that Numbers Work!

Preschool teachers face a unique challenge when it comes to early math. Numbers Work! helps teachers create math-rich classrooms. Learn more

Creating strong and stable organizations

The Management Improvement Fund helps nonprofit organizations strengthen their internal operations. Learn more

Our Mission

The F. R. Bigelow Foundation promotes the well-being of mankind and supports the civic, educational, religious and other needs of the community. We fund programs and help shape initiatives that strengthen and enhance the quality of life in the Saint Paul area.

Our History

Frederic Russell Bigelow established the F. R. Bigelow Foundation through a trust in 1946. His great love and understanding for the community lives on today. Learn more