Cafesjian Art Trust is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in SHOREVIEW, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $76.6M in total assets. In 2024, it made $6.4M in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $1.3M.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$76.6M
+1.7% YoY
Revenue
$1.5M
+110.9% YoY
Qualifying Distributions
$6.4M
+2.7% YoY
Expenses
$1.8M
+4.6% YoY
About Cafesjian Art Trust
Based on IRS filings
Cafesjian Art Trust is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in SHOREVIEW, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $76.6M in total assets. In 2024, it made $6.4M in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $1.3M.
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $76,588,477 | $75,328,642 | $73,093,161 |
| Revenue | $1,502,363 | $712,340 | $16,220,259 |
| Expenses | $1,808,949 | $1,729,396 | $1,406,647 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $6,400,718 | $6,231,166 | $5,628,909 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,259,793 | $995,224 | $652,022 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHLEEN N BARADARAN | PRESIDENT | 12.3 | $48,192 |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cafesjian Art Trust?
Cafesjian Art Trust is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in SHOREVIEW, MN. It holds $76.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Cafesjian Art Trust?
As of 2024, Cafesjian Art Trust holds $76.6M in total assets with $1.5M in annual revenue.
Where does Cafesjian Art Trust operate?
Cafesjian Art Trust has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Cafesjian Art Trust's EIN?
Cafesjian Art Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5043279. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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