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Confluence Foundation

St Paul, Minnesota  ·  EIN 810803542  ·  Private foundation

Based in St Paul, Minnesota, Confluence Foundation has awarded $2.0M across 81 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Art Complex Inc. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$1.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$4.4M
Total assets
81
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Confluence Foundation funds

Confluence Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, food & agriculture, health care, higher education, housing & homelessness.

Arts & CultureFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & Homelessness

Populations it has supported include children, rural communities.

childrenrural communities

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Confluence Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Art Complex Inc
BUILDING RENOVATIONS
Duxbury, MA$1.0M2020
Art Complex Inc
ACM SPECIAL PROJECT RENOVATIONS
Duxbury, MA$336K2022
Art Complex Inc
SPECIAL PROJECTS ACCOUNT
Duxbury, MA$40K2023
Colorado Public Radio
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Centennial, CO$35K2024
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Colorado Inc
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Denver, CO$30K2024
Emeril Lagasse Foundation
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
New Orleans, LA$30K2024
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Colorado Inc
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Denver, CO$30K2022
Emeril Lagasse Foundation
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
New Orleans, LA$30K2020
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Colorado Inc
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Denver, CO$30K2020
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Colorado Inc
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Denver, CO$30K2023
Trees That Feed Foundation
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Winnetka, IL$25K2023
Colorado Public Radio
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Centennial, CO$20K2023
Emeril Lagasse Foundation
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
New Orleans, LA$20K2023
Art Complex Inc
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Duxbury, MA$20K2024
Emeril Lagasse Foundation
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
New Orleans, LA$20K2022

Confluence Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$1.1M
2022$458K
2023$206K
2024$215K

How to apply for funding from Confluence Foundation

Confluence Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Confluence Foundation

Does Confluence Foundation accept grant applications?
Confluence Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Confluence Foundation fund?
Confluence Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Art Complex Inc, Art Complex Inc, Art Complex Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Confluence Foundation give in grants?
Confluence Foundation reported $1.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.0M over 81 grants.
Where is Confluence Foundation located?
Confluence Foundation is based in St Paul, Minnesota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 810803542.
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About this profile. This page is built from Confluence Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Confluence Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.