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Mardag Foundation

St Paul, Minnesota  ·  EIN 411698990  ·  Private foundation

Mardag Foundation is a Minnesota-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $2.6M in annual giving against $63.1M in assets. This page documents the 522 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Mardag Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$2.6M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$63.1M
Total assets
522
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

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

Grant history

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

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
Northland Foundation
AGE TO AGE EXPANSION INITIATIVE
Duluth, MN$60K2020
Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning C
GENERAL OPERATING
Finland, MN$50K2020
Reconnect Rondo
ESTABLISHING THE RONDO BUSINESS & CU
Saint Paul, MN$50K2020
Minnesota Milk Bank for Babies
MILK BANK ON THE MOVE
Golden Valley, MN$50K2023
Young Womens Christian Association
SPIRIT VALLEY CAPITAL PROJECTS
Duluth, MN$50K2023
Ely Community Health Center
ELY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Ely, MN$50K2023
Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency Incorporated
AEOA HIBBING SHELTER
Virginia, MN$50K2023
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation
COMMUNITY SHARING FUND
Saint Paul, MN$50K2023
Northwoods Battered Womens Shelter Inc
NORTHWOODS BATTERED WOMEN'S SHELTER CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Bemidji, MN$50K2023
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation
MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENT FUND
Saint Paul, MN$50K2022
Solid Ground
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
White Bear Lake, MN$50K2022
Mankato Area Foundation
SHARED SPACES FOR THE ARTS
Mankato, MN$50K2022

Mardag Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$2.6M
2022$3.0M
2023$2.7M
2024$2.7M

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. Recent recipients include Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, Lower Phalen Creek Project, Volunteer Services of Carlton Count. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Mardag Foundation give in grants?
Mardag Foundation reported $2.6M in grants in its most recent 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 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 Mardag Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.