Harlan Boss Foundation for the Arts
Invitation OnlyMinneapolis, Minnesota · EIN 41-1758708 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$297K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$6.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walker West Music Adacemy | St Paul, MN | 2024 grant | $50,000 |
| Park Square Theatre | St Paul, MN | To support and encourage the arts | $45,000 |
| Midway Contemporary Art | Minneapolis, MN | To support and encourage the arts | $25,000 |
| Ne Sculpture Gallery Factor | Minneapolis, MN | To support and encourage the arts | $25,000 |
| People Incorporated | St Paul, MN | To support and encourage the arts | $25,000 |
| Skylark Opera | St Paul, MN | To support and encourage the arts | $25,000 |
| Metropolitan State University Foundation | St Paul, MN | To support and encourage the arts | $20,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | To support and encourage the arts | $20,000 |
| Friends of the St Paul Public Library | St Paul, MN | To support and encourage the arts | $15,000 |
| American Craft Council | Minneapolis, MN | To support and encourage the arts | $10,000 |
| Continental Ballet Company | Bloomington, MN | To support and encourage the arts | $10,000 |
| Highpoint Center for Printmaking | Minneapolis, MN | To support and encourage the arts | $10,000 |
| One Voice | St Paul, MN | To support and encourage the arts | $10,000 |
| Ramsey County Historical Society | St Paul, MN | To support and encourage the arts | $7,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $297,000 | 14 |
| 2024 | $277,000 | 17 |
| 2023 | $330,500 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611549349100811
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1758708
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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