Grants paid in 2024
31 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $559K; Part I reports $399K in contributions paid
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Louis County - the DepotDuluth, MN | Theatre rigging upgrade | $149K |
| Minnesota BalletDuluth, MN | Studio 4 equipment, marley flooring, | $83K |
| St Louis County Historical SocietyDuluth, MN | Electrical improvements, display fix | $50K |
| Zeitgeist Center for Arts and CommuDuluth, MN | A collectible sensation | $30K |
| Lake Superior Railroad MuseumDuluth, MN | Gallery car project | $29K |
| Duluth Superior Symphony OrchestraDuluth, MN | Bridge sessions, season 3 | $25K |
| Minnesota BalletDuluth, MN | Remodel and revitalization | $25K |
| The Old Hillside LLC the 24 Hour CompanyBrooklyn, NY | Revisionist | $20K |
| Lake Superior Railrod MuseumDuluth, MN | Musem lights upgrade | $20K |
| Lake Arts ProjectMilwaukee, WI | Relate/create | $16K |
| Minnesota BalletDuluth, MN | Arts for all scholarships | $14K |
| Duluth Superior Symphony OrchestraDuluth, MN | Leshnoff/korngold performance, walto | $13K |
| St Louis County Historical SocietyDuluth, MN | Medal of honor | $13K |
| Zeitgeist Center for Arts and CommuDuluth, MN | Film festival program and celebratio | $11K |
| Lyric Opera of the NorthDuluth, MN | Fall double bill, winter opera, litt | $11K |
| St Louis County - the DepotDuluth, MN | Welcome desk | $8,153 |
| Zeitgeist Center for Arts and CommuDuluth, MN | Mff keynote presentation, award cere | $5,249 |
| Duluth Superior Symphony OrchestraDuluth, MN | Operating - depot united campaign | $5,189 |
| Minnesota BalletDuluth, MN | Operating - depot united campaign | $5,189 |
| Lake Superior Railroad MuseumDuluth, MN | Operating - depot united campaign | $5,189 |
| St Louis County Historical SocietyDuluth, MN | Operating - depot united campaign | $5,189 |
| North Shore Scenic RailroadDuluth, MN | Hanft fride voucher program | $4,023 |
| Duluth Superior Symphony OrchestraDuluth, MN | Arts for all scholarships | $3,700 |
| Lake Superior Railroad MuseumDuluth, MN | Hanft fride voucher program | $3,241 |
| Duluth Superior Symphony OrchestraDuluth, MN | Hanft fride voucher program | $1,318 |
| Minnesota BalletDuluth, MN | Hanft fride voucher program | $1,160 |
| Lake Superior Railroad MuseumDuluth, MN | Arts for all scholarships | $1,135 |
| Duluth Art InstitueDuluth, MN | Art exhibits | $1,098 |
| North Shore Scenic RailroadDuluth, MN | Arts for all scholarships | $720 |
| St Louis County Historical SocietyDuluth, MN | Hanft fride voucher program | $248 |
| Duluth Arts InstituteDuluth, MN | Hanft fride voucher program | $80 |
By state: Minnesota 29 · New York 1 · Wisconsin 1
About this foundation
The Depot Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Duluth, Minnesota, tax-exempt since 1979. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does The Depot Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does The Depot Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $559K across 31 grants, a median of $8,153.
Where does The Depot Foundation give?
Minnesota (29 grants), New York (1 grants), Wisconsin (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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