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Minnesota State Fair Foundation

Minnesota State Fair Foundation

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Ways To Give

The State Fair counts on donors like you for vital support to bring unique fair experiences from vision to reality and for continued funding to enhance and improve these programs in the future! Consider the best way to support the Minnesota State Fair Foundation to meet your philanthropic goals.

Memberships

Friends of the Fair
Become a 2023 Friend of the Fair member and receive a variety of benefits through the Minnesota State Fair Foundation; membership levels start at $25 per year.

Grand Champion Club
Invest in the Foundation’s mission with a gift of $1,000 or more annually. Grand Champions are invited to events throughout the year and receive special recognition on the fairgrounds.

1854 Society
The forward-thinking donors of our 1854 Society show dedication to benefiting the fair beyond their lifetimes by making planned gifts or including us in their wills or estate plans.

Become a Friend of the Fair
Become a Grand Champion
Become a Member of the 1854 Society

Benches and Tables

Commemorate a special person, treasured occasion, or your overwhelming love for the fair with a personalized bench or table on the fairgrounds!

  • Benches: $2,500 contribution
  • Tables: $5,000 contribution
Order a Bench or Table

Areas to Support

Program Area Giving

Give directly to the area of the fair you love the most! You may make gifts directly to these State Fair program areas:

  • Agricultural Education
  • Arts and Culture
  • Education
  • Fairgrounds Environment
  • History and Heritage
  • Greatest Need

Special Projects

Donors to the Foundation have made projects possible all across the fairgrounds bringing new buildings and experiences to life. We invite you to learn more about what we’re currently working on!

  • Swine Barn Improvement Project

Endowment

Give a gift that lasts forever! Your endowment gift can support the Foundation’s General Endowment focusing on areas of greatest need or you can direct your gift to support any of the Foundation’s focus areas.

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Gift Planning

Gifts of Stock

Donating appreciated securities – such as stock or mutual funds – to Minnesota State Fair Foundation is a tax-wise approach to preserving and improving the State Fair. 

Planning Your Gift

Fulfill your philanthropic wishes in coordination with your overall financial and estate planning. Learn more about how gift planning can make a difference in the future of the Minnesota State Fair.

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Other Ways to Give

Events

There’s nothing better than getting together with Foundation supporters, and not just during the twelve days of fun!

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Volunteer

Volunteers make an impact at the Minnesota State Fair Foundation! Opportunities abound for those looking for fun, unique and interesting volunteer summer and fair-time positions.

Merchandise

Shopping supports the State Fair you love. From Commemorative Art to FairWear, get your State Fair merchandise here!

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Contributions to the Minnesota State Fair Foundation may be tax-deductible. The Foundation’s 501(c)(3) designation number is 41-2013696. 

Donations to program areas and for benches and tables are not part of the Friends of the Fair program and are fully tax-deductible.

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Gifts can also be made by check to the Minnesota State Fair Foundation and mailed to 1265 Snelling Ave N, St. Paul, MN 55108.

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Minnesota State Fair Foundation
1265 Snelling Avenue North
Saint Paul, MN 55108

651-288-4327
Fax: 651-632-2622
info@msffoundation.org

Tax ID: 41-2013696

 

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    • Agricultural Education
    • Arts and Culture
    • Education
    • Fairgrounds Environment
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    • Swine Barn Improvement Project
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    • Friends of the Fair
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