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William Boss Foundation

St Paul, Minnesota  ·  EIN 416038452  ·  Private foundation

William Boss Foundation is a private foundation based in St Paul, Minnesota. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2025) reports $509K in grants paid and $6.2M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 189 individual grants from this funder — $1.4M awarded across 2023–2025 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.

$509K
Indexed giving (FY2025)
$6.2M
Assets (FY2025)
189
Grants tracked
2025
Latest grant in this overview

What William Boss Foundation funds

William Boss Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture.

Arts & Culture

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
Compas Inc
GENERAL OPERATING FUND
St Paul, MN$18K2023
Compas Inc
GENERAL OPERATING FUND
St Paul, MN$18K2025
Minnesota Opera Company
GENERAL OPERATING FUND
Minneapolis, MN$18K2025

How to apply for funding from William Boss Foundation

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

“PROPOSALS MAY BE SUBMITTED AT ANY TIME”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about William Boss Foundation

Does William Boss Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — William Boss Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does William Boss Foundation fund?
William Boss Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Compas Inc, Minnesota Opera Company. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does William Boss Foundation give in grants?
William Boss Foundation reported $509K in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2025). Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.4M over 189 grants.
Where is William Boss Foundation located?
William Boss Foundation is based in St Paul, Minnesota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 416038452.
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About this profile. This page is built from William Boss 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 William Boss Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.