Top foundations · Minnesota
Top foundations funding performing arts organizations in Minnesota
15 of the most active funders: together, foundations gave $6.2M to 30 performing arts organizations in Minnesota in tax years 2022–2024.
| # | Foundation | Organizations funded | Total | Typical grant | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation St Paul, MN · last grant 2024 | 11 | $735k | $31k | Accepts |
| 2 | Mightycause Charitable Foundation Marianna, FL · last grant 2024 | 11 | $341k | $9.5k | Accepts |
| 3 | The McKnight Foundation Minneapolis, MN · last grant 2024 | 10 | $930k | $50k | Accepts |
| 4 | FR Bigelow Foundation St Paul, MN · last grant 2024 | 5 | $135k | $30k | Accepts |
| 5 | The Minneapolis Foundation Minneapolis, MN · last grant 2024 | 4 | $205k | $22k | Accepts |
| 6 | Propel Nonprofits Minneapolis, MN · last grant 2024 | 4 | $150k | $42k | Accepts |
| 7 | Firefly Scientists Foundation St Louis, MO · last grant 2024 | 3 | $160k | $70k | Invitation only |
| 8 | The Helgeson Foundation Minneapolis, MN · last grant 2024 | 3 | $25k | $8k | Invitation only |
| 9 | William Boss Foundation St Paul, MN · last grant 2024 | 3 | $17k | $5k | Accepts |
| 10 | The Ford Foundation New York, NY · last grant 2024 | 2 | $950k | $475k | Accepts |
| 11 | Jerome Foundation Inc Saint Paul, MN · last grant 2024 | 2 | $280k | $140k | Accepts |
| 12 | Communitygiving St Cloud, MN · last grant 2024 | 2 | $259k | $130k | Accepts |
| 13 | The Mcneely Foundation St Paul, MN · last grant 2024 | 2 | $45k | $23k | Accepts |
| 14 | Rosemary and David Good Family Foundation Minneapolis, MN · last grant 2024 | 2 | $40k | $20k | Invitation only |
| 15 | Xcel Energy Foundation Minneapolis, MN · last grant 2024 | 2 | $20k | $10k | Accepts |
Recent grants
Springboard for the Arts · Saint Paul · 2024 · from Builders Vision Foundation
$400,000
Taikoarts Midwest · Minneapolis · 2024 · from Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation
$290,750
Great River Educational Arts Theatre · Waite Park · 2024 · from Communitygiving
$236,983
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Based on grants reported to the IRS (Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I) and matched to recipient organizations by name and address. Ranked by the number of organizations funded. Always check a funder's current guidelines. About the data