Borealis Philanthropy
Minneapolis, Minnesota · EIN 464598642 · Private foundation
Borealis Philanthropy is a private foundation based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $29.9M in grants paid and $46.7M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 1,673 individual grants from this funder — $166.4M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Borealis Philanthropy funds
Borealis Philanthropy's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, criminal justice, disability services, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, families, hispanic communities, homeless population.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tides Center TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF JUSTICE STRATEGIES, EMERGING PRACTITIONERS IN PHILANTHROPY, PHILANTHROPIC INITIATIVE FOR RACIAL EQUITY | San Francisco, CA | $1.9M | 2018 |
| Association of Black Foundation Executives Inc TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF ASSOCIATION OF BLACK FOUNDATION EXECUTIVES INC | New York, NY | $1.6M | 2018 |
| Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF FISCALLY SPONSORED PROJECTS | Calabasas, CA | $1.5M | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from Borealis Philanthropy
Borealis Philanthropy's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at borealisphilathropy.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Borealis Philanthropy
- Does Borealis Philanthropy accept grant applications?
- Borealis Philanthropy's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Borealis Philanthropy fund?
- Borealis Philanthropy's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Tides Center, Association of Black Foundation Executives Inc, Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Borealis Philanthropy give in grants?
- Borealis Philanthropy reported $29.9M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $166.4M over 1,673 grants.
- Where is Borealis Philanthropy located?
- Borealis Philanthropy is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 464598642.
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