Private foundation · EIN 41-1698990

Mardag Foundation

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St Paul, MN

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Tax year 2024 (period ending 2024-12-31) · Filed with IRS 2025 · Data as of 2026-10-24 · View filing on ProPublica · Source: IRS e-file object 202542979349100124
Total assets (EOY)$65,241,031
Grants paid$2,936,384
Typical (median) grant$25,000
Grants listed117
Giving in home state (MN)100%

Grant size distribution

RangeGrants
Under $5K2
$5K–$25K46
$25K–$100K69
$100K+0

Smallest $750 · Largest $50,000

Geographic focus

MN
100%

Common purposes

operationscommunitycenterfoodhealthservicesyouthminnesotacountycapitalcarebuildingfamiliesexperiencingcapacity

Giving history

Tax yearContributions paidTotal assetsGrants listed
2023$2,999,659$63,483,716121
2024$2,936,384$65,241,031117

Years shown are the filings ingested so far; more years are added as additional IRS batches are processed.

How to apply

ContactALL GRANT APPLICANTS MUST REGISTER
Address370 WABASHA STREET NORTH SUITE 300, SAINT PAUL, MN, 55102
Phone6512245463
Form & materialsBEFORE APPLYING, ALL INTERESTED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO EMAIL A MEMBER OF OUR GRANTS TEAM TO ENSURE THAT THE GRANT PROGRAM FITS YOUR NEEDS.
DeadlinesWE HAVE TWO GRANT ROUNDS EACH YEAR. KEY APPLICATION DATES CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE.
RestrictionsGRANTS ARE MADE TO ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED WITHIN OR SERVING THE RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. MARDAG FOUNDATION FUNDS PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS THAT IMPROVE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES; SUPPORTS PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS THAT HELP OLDER ADULTS LIVE INDEPENDENT, HEALTHY LIVES; AND BUILDS THE CAPACITY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES ORGANIZATIONS.

Source: 990-PF Part XV line 2, tax year 2024.

Top recipients (tax year 2024)

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Bear Paws Cultural ArtHINCKLEY, MNGENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT$50,000
Channel One IncROCHESTER, MNCHANNEL ONE REGIONAL FOOD BANK$50,000
Divine Konnections IncDULUTH, MNANNIE'S HOUSE EXPANSION PHASE 2$50,000
Lakewood Health SystemSTAPLES, MNSENIOR-FRIENDLY FITNESS AT THE NEST$50,000
Northwoods Battered Womens Shelter IncBEMIDJI, MNNORTHWOODS BATTERED WOMEN'S SHELTER CAPITAL CAMPAIGN$50,000
Saint Paul & Minnesota FoundationSAINT PAUL, MNCOMMUNITY SHARING FUND 2024$50,000
Saint Paul & Minnesota FoundationSAINT PAUL, MNCOMMUNITY SHARING FUND 2024$50,000
Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food BankDULUTH, MNNOURISH THE NORTHLAND$50,000
Young Womens Christian AssociationDULUTH, MNSPIRIT VALLEY CAPITAL PROJECTS$50,000
City Of WinonaWINONA, MNMASONIC TEMPLE ARTS & CULTURE FACILITY$35,000
Childrens Dental Services IncMINNEAPOLIS, MNESTABLISHING CRITICAL ACCESS IRON RANGE DENTAL HUB$30,000
State Street Theater CoNEW ULM, MNSTATE STREET THEATER CO. OF NEW ULM GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT$30,000
African Economic Development SolutionsSAINT PAUL, MNLITTLE AFRICA MUSEUM$25,000
Amherst H Wilder FoundationSAINT PAUL, MNAFRICAN AMERICAN BABIES COALITION AND PROJECTS HEALTH EQUITY$25,000
Ampersand FamiliesROSEVILLE, MNFROM FOSTER CARE TO PERMANENCY: CHILD WELFARE SUPPORT SERVICES$25,000
Ananya Dance TheatreSAINT PAUL, MNBUILDING THE FUTURE OF ANANYA DANCE THEATRE$25,000
Anna Maries AllianceSAINT CLOUD, MNSUPPORTING CRITICAL RESOURCES TO FAMILIES EXPERIENCING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE$25,000
Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency IncorporatedVIRGINIA, MNAEOA HOUSING RESOURCES GENERAL OPERATING$25,000
Arts Center Of Saint Peter IncSAINT PETER, MNOPERATING SUPPORT TO SUSTAIN THE MOST DIVERSE LEADERSHIP TEAM IN THE ARTS CENTER OF SAINT PETER'S 46-YEAR HISTORY$25,000
Bethlehem Inn Of WasecaWASECA, MNGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS$25,000
Bridges Of HopeBRAINERD, MNBRIDGES OF HOPE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$25,000
Care ClinicRED WING, MNACCESS TO HEALTH CARE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY OF GOODHUE COUNTY$25,000
Childs PlaceREDWOOD FALLS, MNCHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES SUPPORT$25,000
Community Action DuluthDULUTH, MNCOMMUNITY ACTION DULUTH GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT$25,000
Community Partners-Two Harbors Living At Homeblock NurseTWO HARBORS, MNCOMMUNITY PARTNERS SUPPORT AND SERVICES FOR SENIORS$25,000
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