Funders / Minnesota
Foundations that fund performing arts organizations in Minnesota
214 foundations have made 4,085 grants to performing arts organizations in Minnesota, with a median grant of $10,000. At least 84 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.
214
Funders
4,085
Grants
$10,000
Median grant
611
Organizations in category
Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council Inc — 41 grants to 17 organizations, median $10,000, largest $20,000. That is 28% of its Minnesota giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
The Arts Partnership — 12 grants to 3 organizations, median $734,957, largest $7,559,164. That is 75% of its Minnesota giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
Theatre Communications Group Inc — 5 grants to 4 organizations, median $42,500, largest $187,500. That is 83% of its Minnesota giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
Arts Midwest Incorporated — 19 grants to 16 organizations, median $27,750, largest $70,000. That is 27% of its Minnesota giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
New England Foundation for the Arts Incorporated — 12 grants to 7 organizations, median $21,013, largest $144,500. That is 41% of its Minnesota giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
The Five Wings Arts Council — 30 grants to 8 organizations, median $13,500, largest $42,500. That is 29% of its Minnesota giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
The Map Fund Inc — 8 grants to 7 organizations, median $30,000, largest $108,696. That is 47% of its Minnesota giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
The Shubert Foundation Inc — 17 grants to 7 organizations, median $30,000, largest $350,000. That is 33% of its Minnesota giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.
Southwest Minnesota Arts Council — 36 grants to 13 organizations, median $10,000, largest $26,585. That is 20% of its Minnesota giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Central Minnesota Arts Board — 41 grants to 11 organizations, median $22,492, largest $36,000. That is 21% of its Minnesota giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
The 10 funders most focused on performing arts organizations in Minnesota, out of 214 on record.
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