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Mardag Foundation

St Paul, Minnesota  ·  EIN 411698990  ·  Private foundation

Mardag Foundation is a Minnesota-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $2.6M in annual giving against $63.1M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 522 grants for Mardag Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.

$2.6M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$63.1M
Assets (FY2020)
522
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What Mardag Foundation funds

Mardag Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, disability services, domestic violence, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementDisability ServicesDomestic ViolenceEarly Childhood EducationEconomic DevelopmentEducationFaith-Based (Christian)Faith-Based (Jewish)

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, families, foster youth, hispanic communities.

black communitieschildrendisabledfamiliesfoster youthhispanic communitieshomeless populationimmigrants & refugees

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.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation
MINNESOTA DISASTER RECOVERY FUND
Saint Paul, MN$100K2020
Lower Phalen Creek Project
WAKAN TIPI CENTER CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Saint Paul, MN$75K2022
Volunteer Services of Carlton Count
CARLTON WELLNESS CENTER
Carlton, MN$67K2020

How to apply for funding from Mardag Foundation

From Mardag Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“SUBMIT PROPOSALS 4 MONTHS PRIOR TO A BOARD MEETING. MEETINGS OCCUR IN APRIL, AUGUST AND NOVEMBER.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at mardag.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Mardag Foundation

Does Mardag Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Mardag Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Mardag Foundation fund?
Mardag Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, Lower Phalen Creek Project, Volunteer Services of Carlton Count. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Mardag Foundation give in grants?
Mardag Foundation reported $2.6M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $10.8M over 522 grants.
Where is Mardag Foundation located?
Mardag Foundation is based in St Paul, Minnesota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 411698990.
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About this profile. This page is built from Mardag Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Mardag Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.