How to apply
Before applying, all interested applicants are encouraged to email a member of our grants team to ensure that the grant program fits your needs. Contact: All Grant Applicants Must Register, 370 Wabasha Street North Suite 300, Saint Paul, Mn, 6512245463 Deadlines: We have two grant rounds each year. Key application dates can be found on our website. Restrictions: Grants are made to organizations located within or serving the residents of the state of minnesota. Mardag foundation funds projects and programs that improve the lives of children, youth and families; supports projects and programs that help older adults live independent, healthy lives; and builds the capacity of arts and humanities organizations.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
Top 60 of 117 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Paws Cultural ArtHinckley, MN | General operations support | $50K |
| Channel One IncRochester, MN | Channel one regional food bank | $50K |
| Divine Konnections IncDuluth, MN | Annie's house expansion phase 2 | $50K |
| Lakewood Health SystemStaples, MN | Senior-friendly fitness at the nest | $50K |
| Northwoods Battered Womens Shelter IncBemidji, MN | Northwoods battered women's shelter capital campaign | $50K |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota FoundationSt Paul, MN | Community sharing fund 2024 | $50K |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota FoundationSt Paul, MN | Community sharing fund 2024 | $50K |
| Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food BankDuluth, MN | Nourish the northland | $50K |
| Young Womens Christian AssociationDuluth, MN | Spirit valley capital projects | $50K |
| City of WinonaWinona, MN | Masonic temple arts & culture facility | $35K |
| Childrens Dental Services IncMinneapolis, MN | Establishing critical access iron range dental hub | $30K |
| State Street Theater CoNew Ulm, MN | State street theater co. of new ulm general operations support | $30K |
| African Economic Development SolutionsSt Paul, MN | Little africa museum | $25K |
| Amherst H Wilder FoundationSt Paul, MN | African american babies coalition and projects health equity | $25K |
| Ampersand FamiliesRoseville, MN | From foster care to permanency: child welfare support services | $25K |
| Ananya Dance TheatreSt Paul, MN | Building the future of ananya dance theatre | $25K |
| Anna Maries AllianceSt Cloud, MN | Supporting critical resources to families experiencing domestic violence | $25K |
| Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency IncorporatedVirginia, MN | Aeoa housing resources general operating | $25K |
| Arts Center of Saint Peter IncSt Peter, MN | Operating support to sustain the most diverse leadership team in the arts center of saint peter's 46-year history | $25K |
| Bethlehem Inn of WasecaWaseca, MN | General operating funds | $25K |
| Bridges of HopeBrainerd, MN | Bridges of hope general operating support | $25K |
| Care ClinicRed Wing, MN | Access to health care and mental health services for the hispanic community of goodhue county | $25K |
| Childs PlaceRedwood Falls, MN | Children, youth and families support | $25K |
| Community Action DuluthDuluth, MN | Community action duluth general operations support | $25K |
| Community Partners-Two Harbors Living at Homeblock NurseTwo Harbors, MN | Community partners support and services for seniors | $25K |
| Community Pathways of Steele County IncOwatonna, MN | Community pathways of steele county general operations support | $25K |
| ConexionesMorris, MN | Conexiones applications | $25K |
| Crossing Arts AllianceBrainerd, MN | Crossing arts alliance general operations support | $25K |
| Diaper Bank of MinnesotaSt Paul, MN | A multiyear general operations grant to support diaper distribution in the east metro and greater minnesota | $25K |
| Divine Konnections IncDuluth, MN | Annie's house expansion phase 2 | $25K |
| Duluth Art Institute AssociationDuluth, MN | Operating support to build capacity | $25K |
| Ellison CenterSt Cloud, MN | St. cloud area infant/early childhood mental health project | $25K |
| Endazhi-Nitaawiging Charter SchoolRed Lake, MN | Growing the next generation of ojibwemowin speakers | $25K |
| Evergreen Youth & Family Services IncBemidji, MN | Evergreen yfs application | $25K |
| Faith Community Nurse Network of the Greater Twin CitiesShoreview, MN | Bridging care for older adults in communities with lower access | $25K |
| Family Values for LifeSt Paul, MN | Family values for life capacity building | $25K |
| FIRST Witness Child Advocacy CenterDuluth, MN | First witness general operating | $25K |
| Franconia Sculpture ParkShafer, MN | General operating support fy2025 | $25K |
| Hfi-Housing for InmatesDuluth, MN | Vita nova remodeling | $25K |
| Hispanic Outreach Program of Goodhue CountyRed Wing, MN | Hispanic outreach of goodhue county general operations support | $25K |
| Hmong American PartnershipSt Paul, MN | Capital improvements to hmong american partnership's plato facility | $25K |
| Hunger Solutions MinnesotaNew Hope, MN | The food group - hunger solutions snap outreach | $25K |
| Indian Child Welfare Law CenterMinneapolis, MN | Supporting the work of the icwa law center | $25K |
| Indigenous RootsSt Paul, MN | Indigenous roots cultural center general operating support | $25K |
| Kaddatz GalleriesFergus Falls, MN | Kaddatz galleries operating support fy2025 | $25K |
| Kairos AliveMinneapolis, MN | Kairos alive! general operating | $25K |
| Koochiching Aging OptionsInternational Falls, MN | Koochiching aging options general operations support | $25K |
| Kootasca Community Action IncGrand Rapids, MN | Grand rapids early childhood education hub | $25K |
| Lets SmileOwatonna, MN | Let's smile together project | $25K |
| Life House IncorporatedDuluth, MN | Comprehensive support services for youth experiencing homelessness | $25K |
| Lifegate ServicesRochester, MN | Food health and community engagement | $25K |
| LyricalitySauk Rapids, MN | General operating support for lyricality | $25K |
| Minnesota Housing PartnershipSt Paul, MN | Statewide affordable housing capacity building and advocacy | $25K |
| Minnesota Marine Art MuseumWinona, MN | Minnesota marine art museum general operating funding | $25K |
| New Pathways IncCambridge, MN | New pathways, inc. | $25K |
| North American Traditional Indigenous Food SystemsMinneapolis, MN | Revitalizing indigenous foodways: cultivating cultural pride and community well-being | $25K |
| Open Doors for YouthElk River, MN | General operating costs to support youth experiencing homelessness | $25K |
| Project LegacyRochester, MN | Removing barriers to success through education | $25K |
| Ramsey County Childrens Mental Health CollaborativeSt Paul, MN | Ramsey county children's mental health collaborative general operations support | $25K |
| Riseup PartnershipRed Wing, MN | Riseup red wing | $25K |
About this foundation
Mardag Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Paul, Minnesota, tax-exempt since 1991. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Mardag Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Before applying, all interested applicants are encouraged to email a member of our grants team to ensure that the grant program fits your needs. Deadlines: We have two grant rounds each year. Key application dates can be found on our website..
How much does Mardag Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $2.7M across 117 grants, a median of $25K.
Where does Mardag Foundation give?
Minnesota (117 grants), per its latest filing.
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