Giving with Model Cities
Make an impact your way
We welcome contributions of any size to power year-round, sustainable support of our neighbors through our programming & partnerships.
Ways to give
You can make a difference in your community by giving in whatever way is easiest for you. Make a one-time, annual, or monthly sustaining gift of any size to support the work of Model Cities.
GiveButter
Our new giving platform partner offers all the options you’re used to when supporting organizations like ours. Use the form below or visit our giving page.
Donor Advised Funds
Tax-wise giving for deeper impact and further reach. Designate a gift to Model Cities (41-1687873) by selecting DAF pay at checkout.
GiveMN
Give year-round or annually for GTMD. When you give here during Give to the Max during the yearly giving period we become eligible for GTMD prizes and pools.
Make a gift to Model Cities
Give better with GiveButter. Giving on this platform will allow you to make a gift in whatever way is easiest for you, while streamlining our giving processes for responsive connections with donors like you.
Supported giving methods: Apple, Google, and Cashapp Pay, PayPal, Venmo, ACH payments, Donor Advised Fund (DAF) pay.
When giving by this method you have the option to cover processing fees for donations, making your gift go further.
Prefer a more traditional way of giving? You can mail or drop off a check. If you use GiveButter you can let us know the check is on the way, before you drop it in the mail!
By the Numbers
Together, we’re helping to transform lives, build economic opportunities, and strengthen communities that need it most. Your support for Model Cities adds up in critical ways.
2,324
Individuals served across all programs
544
People got financial education and homeownership advising
50
Households advised by Economic Services became homeowners
1,598
Unhoused adults served at Safe Space Shelter
Other Ways to Give
Explore these other ways to support our neighbors on their pathways to progress.
Give via check
If you would prefer a traditional way of giving, a check can be written to Model Cities of St. Paul, Inc. sent to our main office on University Ave.
Make checks payable to Model Cities and mail to (or drop off in-person at):
839 University Ave W
St. Paul, MN 55104
Bonus: If you use Givebutter you can let us know the check is on the way, before you drop it in the mail!
Give through your employer
Your employer may already offer an employee match program which doubles the impact of your individual gift. Model Cities is a 501(c)(3) organization. Our federal tax ID is: 41-1687873.
Give with your IRA
Qualified charitable deductions and qualified charitable distributions (QDC) can help our neighbors while offering tax benefits to you. Speak to your financial advisor about making contributions directly from your IRA to Model Cities. Federal tax ID is: 41-1687873.
Give by leaving a legacy
You can plan to support thriving communities well into the future with planned giving. Speak to your trusted legal or financial advisors about including Model Cities in long-term plans. Donors can choose to leave a specific dollar amount or percentage of their estate to Model Cities. Our federal tax ID is: 41-1687873.
Host a Fundraiser
We’re leaning in to opportunities for Peer-to-Peer giving campaigns, for special campaigns like Give to the Max Day, Giving Tuesday and DAF Day. If you’re interested in hosting a fundraiser to rally your friends, colleagues and community around Model Cities mission and programming – let’s explore those options together!
Please email us at gwilliams@modelcities.org or communications@modelcities.org , using the subject line, “Tell me more about Peer-to-Peer giving”
Sponsor an Event (2027)
Did you know Model Cities will celebrate 60 years in 2027? We can’t wait to share space together to celebrate this milestone and many more. Stay tuned for sponsorship opportunities to come.
Interested in learning more?
Contact our Comms and Development team for more by emailing gwilliams@modelcities.org or communications@modelcities.org , using the subject line, “Tell me more about sponsorships”
Model Cities moves the needle
We’re creating structures and supports for stable, affordable housing and stronger, more equitable communities in these core areas.
Shelter & Housing
See how our Safe Space shelter and supportive housing provides a first step for many out of homelessness.
Financial Education
Sign up for money management classes, homebuyer education, pre-purchase counseling, or other financial workshops.
Business Support
Find out about BROWNstone’s commercial space leasing for entrepreneurs and our coaching, counseling, and training opportunities.
Community Development
Learn how we support our community through real estate development and property and facility management.
Streamlined Giving
Are you a returning donor who has used these platforms to make a gift? Learn more about how we’re updating our giving options.
Paypal
Streamline your giving options
With the GiveButter and GiveMN platforms you can select PayPal or Venmo as a payment option. When you use GiveButter or GiveMN, you help our team streamline giving processes for responsive connections with donors like you.
Would you still rather give via PayPal directly? Here’s the link:
Venmo
Try a more streamlined way to give
With the GiveButter and GiveMN platforms you can select PayPal or Venmo as a payment option. When you use GiveButter or GiveMN, you help our team streamline our giving processes for responsive connections with donors like you.
Would you still rather give via Venmo directly? Here’s the link:
Pledge
Give directly to Model Cities
Consider changing to our new platforms for more direct giving to Model Cities. When you use GiveButter or GiveMN, you help our team streamline our giving processes for responsive connections with donors like you. Would you still rather give using the Pledge platform? Here’s our link:
Model Cities of St. Paul, Inc. (41-1687873) is a 501(c)(3) organization. Your contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law, less the value of any goods or services. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt, or mailed donation letter as your official record. We’ll send it to you upon successful completion of your donation.
If you have a donor-advised fund, you can recommend a grant to us through your fund administrator. Please use the following legal name and tax identification: Model Cities of St. Paul, Inc., 839 University Avenue W, Saint Paul, MN 55104. Federal Tax ID: 41-1687873.
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