The Depot Foundation
The Depot Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in DULUTH, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 33 grants totaling $493K.
Key facts about The Depot Foundation
- EIN
- 41-1356072
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $493,041
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- Average grant
- $14,941
- Median grant
- $3,605
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated April 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
Who The Depot Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Depot Foundation's 33 itemized 2024 grants were Minnesota (97%). The most frequent recipient cities were Duluth, MN (31 grants). 24% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Hanft Fride Voucher Program" (5 grants) and "Arts for All Scholarships" (3 grants).
Is The Depot Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $57K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $50K repeat.
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$493K
+3.8% YoY
Grant Count
33
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
-30.8% YoY
About The Depot Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Depot Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in DULUTH, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 33 grants totaling $493K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 33 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include St Louis County - the Depot ($152,154 across 2 grants), Duluth Art Institute ($106,498 across 4 grants), Lake Superior Railroad Museum ($78,840 across 4 grants).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ST LOUIS COUNTY - THE DEPOT DULUTH, MN | THEATRE RIGGING UPGRADE | $149,000 |
| DULUTH ART INSTITUTE DULUTH, MN | OPERATING - DESIGNATED FUNDS | $68,300 |
| LAKE SUPERIOR RAILROAD MUSEUM DULUTH, MN | OPERATING - DESIGNATED FUNDS | $67,491 |
| DULUTH ART INSTITUTE DULUTH, MN | ARTIST EXHIBITS | $35,617 |
| MINNESOTA BALLET DULUTH, MN | REMODEL OF STUDIO 4 | $33,703 |
| DULUTH SUPERIOR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA DULUTH, MN | PERFORMANCE "A SOLDIER'S TALE" | $20,600 |
| MINNESOTA BALLET DULUTH, MN | ARTS FOR ALL SCHOLARSHIPS | $16,373 |
| DULUTH SUPERIOR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA DULUTH, MN | 2023-2024 CONCERT SERIES SUPPORT | $11,252 |
| MINNESOTA BALLET DULUTH, MN | REVITALIZE PERFORMING ARTS WING | $10,000 |
| THE 24 HOUR COMPANY BROOKLYN, NY | HEROES OF THE FOURTH TURNING - PLAY | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Hietapelto | Chair | 1 | — |
| Amy Kuronen | Vice-Chair | — | — |
| Karol Sowers | Secretary | — | — |
| Bill Gravelle | Treasurer | — | — |
| Dennis Lamkin | Director | — | — |
| Rick Lubbers | Director | — | — |
| R Craft Dryer | Director | — | — |
| Chrstine Melone | Director | — | — |
| Robert Fischer | Director | — | — |
| Barb Perrella | Director | — | — |
| Elissa Husby | Director | — | — |
| Jill Pinkney Pastrana | Director | — | — |
| Kris Kapsner | Director | — | — |
| Pat Cutshall | Director | — | — |
| Jenny Miller | Director | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does The Depot Foundation operate?
The Depot Foundation has awarded grants in Minnesota, New York, Wisconsin.
What size grants does The Depot Foundation award?
In 2024, The Depot Foundation awarded 33 grants totaling $493K — an average of about $15K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Depot Foundation's EIN?
The Depot Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1356072. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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