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Jean Hopfensperger

Reporter | Reporter - Philanthropy/Nonprofits

Phone: 612-673-4511

Jean Hopfensperger covers Minnesota philanthropy and nonprofits.

Philanthropy beat: Report says we love to volunteer

Nearly 1.6 million Minnesotans volunteered in their schools, churches and communities in 2011, or about 38 percent of all residents.

Updated: January 14, 2013, - 07:17 PM

Philanthropy beat: Grants will grow slightly this year

Minnesota foundations and corporations expect to make modest increases in grant making during 2013, according to a survey released on Monday by the Minnesota Council on Foundations.

Updated: January 07, 2013, - 05:16 PM

Obituary: Roger Swanson sailed around the world -- 3 times

Roger Swanson was a world-famous sailor but called a Minnesota farm his home.

Updated: December 31, 2012, - 11:00 PM

Mystery Santa sews stockings, sows joy

Kathy Schlueter, Sauk Rapids' one-woman philanthropy, donates thousands of stockings stuffed with candy and toys each year.

Updated: December 20, 2012, - 10:33 PM

Dec. 17: MSP gets OK for e-gambling

Gambling board approved two new gamemakers, giving charities more choices.

Updated: December 17, 2012, - 09:29 PM

Philanthropy beat: Hotel donates instead of liquidates

When the Millennium Hotel in downtown Minneapolis closed its doors for a major renovation last week, it did something new for the upscale hotel chain.

Updated: December 17, 2012, - 07:21 PM

Salvation Army is recruiting young volunteers like never before

The Salvation Army is recruiting young volunteers like never before as it works to reshape its public image.

Updated: December 12, 2012, - 05:32 AM

Philanthropy beat: Giving by wealthy down 7% from '09

Ninety-five percent of America's wealthiest households donated to at least one charity last year, with donations averaging $53,000.

Updated: December 10, 2012, - 07:07 PM

Solving 'fiscal cliff' puts charity writeoffs at risk

Alarmed Minnesota nonprofit leaders are in Washington this week, lobbying to preserve the deduction that supports one of the most vibrant nonprofit sectors in the nation.

Updated: December 05, 2012, - 05:24 AM