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Minnesota Public Radio

St Paul, Minnesota  ·  EIN 410953924  ·  Private foundation

Based in St Paul, Minnesota, Minnesota Public Radio has awarded $6.0M across 5 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to American Public Media Group. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$1.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$186.3M
Total assets
5
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Minnesota Public Radio funds

Minnesota Public Radio's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture.

Arts & Culture

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Minnesota Public Radio, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
American Public Media Group
TO SUPPORT PROGRAM SERVICES
St Paul, MN$1.5M2017
American Public Media Group
TO SUPPORT PROGRAM SERVICES
St Paul, MN$1.5M2018
American Public Media Group
TO SUPPORT PROGRAM SERVICES
St Paul, MN$1.4M2019
American Public Media Group
TO SUPPORT PROGRAM SERVICES
St Paul, MN$1.4M2020
Southern California Public Radio
TO SUPPORT PROGRAM SERVICES
Pasadena, CA$200K2024

Minnesota Public Radio giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.5M
2018$1.5M
2019$1.4M
2020$1.4M
2024$200K

How to apply for funding from Minnesota Public Radio

Minnesota Public Radio'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 Minnesota Public Radio

Does Minnesota Public Radio accept grant applications?
Minnesota Public Radio'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 Minnesota Public Radio fund?
Minnesota Public Radio's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include American Public Media Group, American Public Media Group, American Public Media Group. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Minnesota Public Radio give in grants?
Minnesota Public Radio reported $1.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.0M over 5 grants.
Where is Minnesota Public Radio located?
Minnesota Public Radio is based in St Paul, Minnesota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 410953924.
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About this profile. This page is built from Minnesota Public Radio'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 Minnesota Public Radio. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.