Since 1996, the Sauer Family Foundation has partnered with communities in Minnesota to strengthen the well-being of children and their families. We will be sunsetting by the end of 2028. You can read more about it here.
Children experience well-being. They grow up and develop in environments where they are:
The mission of the Sauer Family Foundation is to invest in strengthening the well-being of children
so they thrive in their families and communities.
We fund in the state of Minnesota with priority given to the seven-county metro area. We work in settings that serve children who are at-risk or experiencing abuse or neglect, exposed to toxic stress/trauma, or have challenges developing reading, writing and math skills. This includes schools and early childhood settings, non-profit and research organizations, government agencies, collaborations, and networks.
The mission of the Sauer Family Foundation is to invest in strengthening the well-being of children so they thrive in their families and communities.
Learn MoreIn 2023, nearly 80,000 children in Minnesota were being raised in relative or kinship care.
In 2022, 29% of students reported having a long-term mental health, behavioral, or emotional problem.
One in five students has a language-based learning disability.
Social workers make up 75% of Minnesota's mental health care workforce; only 10% are people of color.
The Sauer Family Foundation funds in the areas of Family Relationships, Resilience to Trauma, Educational Success and Diverse Workforce.
We invest in strengthening the well-being of children so they thrive in their families and communities.
Email the Sauer Family Foundation at info@sauerff.org if you have questions.