Harlan Boss Foundation for the Arts

MINNEAPOLIS, MN EIN: 41-1758708

Harlan Boss Foundation for the Arts is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts and culture, based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 17 grants totaling $277K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

Annual Giving

$277K

-16.2% YoY

Grant Count

17

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$16K

-16.2% YoY

About Harlan Boss Foundation for the Arts

Based on IRS filings

Harlan Boss Foundation for the Arts is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts and culture, based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 17 grants totaling $277K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

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States

Cities

BLOOMINGTONFRANCONIAFranconiaMINNEAPOLISMinneapolisST PAULSt Paul

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.120202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$83K$165K$248K$331K15 grants202018 grants202118 grants202217 grants202317 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

WALKER WEST MUSIC ADACEMY$45KPARK SQUARE THEATRE$40KNE SCULPTURE GALLERY FAC…$25KSKYLARK OPERA$22KPEOPLE INCORPORATED$20KUNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA …$20KFRIENDS OF THE ST PAUL P…$15KMETROPOLITAN STATE UNIVE…$15KAMERICAN CRAFT COUNCIL$10KHIGHPOINT CENTER FOR PRI…$10K

Grant Size Distribution

85 grants across all recorded years

82<$50K3$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Walker West Music Adacemy ($45,000), Park Square Theatre ($40,000), Ne Sculpture Gallery Factor ($25,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
AMERICAN CRAFT COUNCIL MINNEAPOLIS, MNTO SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE THE ARTS$10,000
CONTINENTAL BALLET COMPANY BLOOMINGTON, MNTO SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE THE ARTS$5,000
FRIENDS OF THE ST PAUL PUBLIC LIBRARY ST PAUL, MNTO SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE THE ARTS$15,000
HIGHPOINT CENTER FOR PRINTMAKING MINNEAPOLIS, MNTO SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE THE ARTS$10,000
METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION ST PAUL, MNTO SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE THE ARTS$15,000
MIDWAY CONTEMPORARY ART MINNEAPOLIS, MNTO SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE THE ARTS$10,000
NE SCULPTURE GALLERY FACTOR MINNEAPOLIS, MNTO SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE THE ARTS$25,000
ONE VOICE ST PAUL, MNTO SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE THE ARTS$10,000
PARK SQUARE THEATRE ST PAUL, MNTO SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE THE ARTS$40,000
PEOPLE INCORPORATED ST PAUL, MNTO SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE THE ARTS$20,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
CALVIN W DIDIERDIR./VICE-PRESIDENT
LINDA BOSSDIR./PRESIDENT ASSIST SEC
TERRY SLYEASSIST. SEC/ASSIST. TREAS.
CATHLEEN KB GRUENDIR./TREASURER/SECRETARY

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harlan Boss Foundation for the Arts?

Harlan Boss Foundation for the Arts is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts and culture, based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.

Where does Harlan Boss Foundation for the Arts operate?

Harlan Boss Foundation for the Arts has awarded grants in Minnesota.

What size grants does Harlan Boss Foundation for the Arts award?

In 2024, Harlan Boss Foundation for the Arts awarded 17 grants totaling $277K — an average of about $16K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Harlan Boss Foundation for the Arts's EIN?

Harlan Boss Foundation for the Arts's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1758708. 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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