Funders / Minnesota
Foundations that fund arts and culture organizations in Minnesota
217 foundations have made 3,121 grants to arts and culture organizations in Minnesota, with a median grant of $15,000. At least 80 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.
217
Funders
3,121
Grants
$15,000
Median grant
736
Organizations in category
Forum of Regional Arts Councils of Minnesota Inc — 7 grants to 7 organizations, median $11,484, largest $80,299. That is 64% of its Minnesota giving. Last grant here 2020. Public charity — application process varies.
National Performance Network Inc — 7 grants to 3 organizations, median $10,000, largest $43,000. That is 44% of its Minnesota giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
Southwest Minnesota Arts Council — 38 grants to 11 organizations, median $8,827, largest $46,402. That is 22% of its Minnesota giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Lake Region Arts Council — 15 grants to 12 organizations, median $4,000, largest $18,832. That is 26% of its Minnesota giving. Last grant here 2021. Public charity — application process varies.
Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council Inc — 29 grants to 13 organizations, median $10,000, largest $15,000. That is 20% of its Minnesota giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
Arrowhead Regional Arts Council — 17 grants to 6 organizations, median $11,013, largest $27,500. That is 21% of its Minnesota giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
Arts Midwest Incorporated — 15 grants to 10 organizations, median $25,000, largest $55,750. That is 21% of its Minnesota giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Re Swager Family Foundation — 9 grants to 3 organizations, median $3,500, largest $4,000. That is 26% of its Minnesota giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.
Common Counsel Foundation — 13 grants to 4 organizations, median $25,000, largest $250,000. That is 21% of its Minnesota giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Minnesota Humanities Center — 16 grants to 16 organizations, median $7,500, largest $47,000. That is 18% of its Minnesota giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
The 10 funders most focused on arts and culture organizations in Minnesota, out of 217 on record.
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