Estate Planning

Erik Saltvold: Preserving Green Space

Erik the Bike Man is something of a local celebrity, known for his shop’s quirky commercials that many of us can recite from memory. But what people may not know about Erik is his silent legacy with Minnesota’s trails and parks.
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Enduring Support

In 1921, Martha H. Gould created a fund through her will to help girls to pursue the arts. Now, 90 years later, her fund has tripled in size while at the same time granting out tens of thousands of dollars to support dozens of arts institutions, including The Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Perpich Center for Arts, and Women's Art Registry of Minnesota.
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Community Builders make a difference

"I think we're typical of a lot of people who give through The Minneapolis Foundation: small business owners, now retired, are looking for ways to make a difference through philanthropy. We feel strongly that people as blessed as we have been have a responsibility to help others." - Joe and Jean Crocker, Community Builders

Giving Now and in the Future

When Dan and Sue* wanted to pass their wealth to their children in a way that wouldn’t cost them large amounts of gift or estate tax, their advisor encouraged them to establish a charitable lead trust.
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	ACGA Suggested Gift Annuity Rates \| American Council on Gift Annuities, 06/29/2011 MORE

	Wealth Transfer and the LGBT Community \| Northern Trust, 05/20/2011 MORE

	Wealthy Hesitate to Take a Break on Estate Taxes \| The New York Times, 05/13/2011 MORE

	Librarian leaves $646K gift for Hennepin bookshelves \| Star Tribune, 04/25/2011 MORE

	How to leave stocks, bonds, land or businesses to heirs \| USA Today, 03/14/2011 MORE