William Boss Foundation
Historical FunderSt Paul, Minnesota · EIN 41-6038452 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$509K
Organizations funded68
Typical grant$6,000
Total assets$10.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | DAN MCKEOWN |
|---|---|
| Address | 5858 CENTERVILLE ROAD, ST PAUL MN 55127 |
| Phone | 6516530599 |
| Form and materials | THE BOSS FOUNDATION ENCOURAGES USE OF THE MINNESOTA COMMON GRANT APPLICATION FORM DEVELOPED BY THE MINNESOTA COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS. ORGANIZATIONS NOT IN MINNESOTA MAY ALSO USE THIS FORM. THE FORM AND OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT THE MINNESOTA COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS' WEBSITE, WWW.MCF.ORG. IF YOU USE THE COMMON GRANT APPLICATION FORM, BE SURE TO INCLUDE THE INFORMATION LISTED BELOW. IF YOU DO NOT USE THE COMMON GRANT APPLICATION FORM, YOUR PROPOSAL MUST BE IN THE FORM SET FORTH BELOW: THE PROPOSAL SHALL CONSIST OF FIVE PAGES. PAGE 1: A ONE-PAGE LETTER ADDRESSED TO THE PRESIDENT FROM YOUR PRESIDENT OR OTHER PERSON AUTHORIZED BY YOUR ORGANIZATION TO SOLICIT CONTRIBUTIONS. IN THIS LETTER, STATE: (A) THE DOLLAR AMOUNT OF YOUR REQUEST (B) THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE FUNDS WILL BE USED AND (C) ANY SPECIAL TIME CONSTRAINTS ON THE RECEIPT OF CONTRIBUTIONS. PAGE 2: EVIDENCE FROM THE IRS OF YOUR CURRENT 501(C)(3) STATUS. PAGE 3-5: ANY ADDITIONAL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION. |
| Deadlines | PROPOSALS MAY BE SUBMITTED AT ANY TIME |
| Restrictions | THE BOSS FOUNDATION IS A PRIVATE FOUNDATION, WHICH DISTRIBUTES THE INCOME FROM ITS INVESTMENTS EACH FISCAL YEAR. THE GRANTS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO QUALIFIED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS FURTHERING OR ENGAGED IN THE PERFORMING AND FINE ARTS. THE FISCAL YEAR OF THE FOUNDATION ENDS ON JUNE 30TH OF EACH YEAR. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THESE GUIDELINES OR THE PREPARATION OF YOUR PROPOSAL, PLEASE CONTACT DANIEL W. MCKEOWN AT 5858 CENTERVILLE ROAD, ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55127-6804. A COPY OF OUR LATEST ANNUAL REPORT IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION IN OUR OFFICE DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
1% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compas Inc | St Paul, MN | General operating fund | $18,000 |
| Minnesota Opera Company | Minneapolis, MN | General operating fund | $18,000 |
| Neighborhood House | St Paul, MN | General operating fund | $15,000 |
| Park Square Theatre Company | St Paul, MN | General operating fund | $15,000 |
| Ordway Center for the Performing Arts | St Paul, MN | General operating fund | $12,500 |
| Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Society | St Paul, MN | General operating fund | $12,500 |
| Family Means | Stillwater, MN | General operating fund | $12,000 |
| Children's Theatre Company | Minneapolis, MN | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Guthrie Theatre Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Keystone Community Services | St Paul, MN | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Lakeshore Players Inc | White Bear Lake, MN | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Macphail Center for Music | Minneapolis, MN | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| One Voice Mixed Chorus | St Paul, MN | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| People Incorporated | Eagan, MN | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| St David's Center for Child & Family Development | Minnetonka, MN | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| St Paul Conservatory of Music | St Paul, MN | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Textile Center of Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| The Arts Partnership | St Paul, MN | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| The History Theatre Inc | St Paul, MN | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| The Loft Literary Center | Minneapolis, MN | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies | St Paul, MN | General operating fund | $9,500 |
| Cantus | Minneapolis, MN | General operating fund | $8,500 |
| Friends of the St Paul Public Library | St Paul, MN | General operating fund | $8,500 |
| Minnesota Children's Museum | St Paul, MN | General operating fund | $8,000 |
| Minnesota Orchestra | Minneapolis, MN | General operating fund | $8,000 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | St Paul, MN | General operating fund | $8,000 |
| Twin Cities Public Television Inc | St Paul, MN | General operating fund | $8,000 |
| Children's Home Society of Minnesota | St Paul, MN | General operating fund | $7,500 |
| Como Friends | St Paul, MN | General operating fund | $7,500 |
| Midwest Special Services Inc (Dba Mss) | St Paul, MN | General operating fund | $7,500 |
| The Schubert Club | St Paul, MN | General operating fund | $7,500 |
| Thomas Irvine Dodge Nature Center | St Paul, MN | General operating fund | $7,500 |
| Hot Summer Jazz Festival | St Paul, MN | General operating fund | $7,000 |
| Bach Society of Minnesota | St Paul, MN | General operating fund | $6,000 |
| Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Twin Cities | St Paul, MN | General operating fund | $6,000 |
| Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation | Chaska, MN | General operating fund | $6,000 |
| Ramsey County Historical Society | St Paul, MN | General operating fund | $6,000 |
| Ballet | St Paul, MN | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Bolder Options | Minneapolis, MN | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Breanna's Gift | Minneapolis, MN | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Community of Saints | West St Paul, MN | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| East Side Arts Council | St Paul, MN | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Hope Academy Inc | Minneapolis, MN | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement North | St Paul, MN | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Landmark Center | St Paul, MN | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Merrick Inc | Vadnais Heights, MN | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Merrill Arts Center | Woodbury, MN | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Midway Contemporary Art | Minneapolis, MN | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Minneapolis Institute of Arts | Minneapolis, MN | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Center for Book Arts | Minneapolis, MN | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Chorale | Minneapolis, MN | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Fringe Festival | Minneapolis, MN | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Historical Society | St Paul, MN | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Private College Fund | St Paul, MN | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Open Book | Minneapolis, MN | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Park Press Inc | St Paul, MN | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Playwrights Center Inc | Minneapolis, MN | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Saint Paul Parks Conservancy | St Paul, MN | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| The Bakken | Minneapolis, MN | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| The Cedar Cultural Center Inc | Minneapolis, MN | General operating fund | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 68 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $509,000 | 68 |
| 2023 | $441,000 | 62 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 30, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513039349100516
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-6038452
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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