Jim Hainlen Stillwater Orchestra Legacy Fund
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
Foundation
Overview
The Jim Hainlen Stillwater Orchestra Legacy Fund enriches the experiences of Stillwater Area Public Schools orchestra students beyond what is possible in the regular school budget.
Geographic Scope: Stillwater Area Public Schools (ISD 834), Stillwater, MN
History:
- Hainlen taught in Stillwater schools from 1973-2004
- His tenure, influence, and mentorship helped establish Stillwater orchestra program as one of most highly regarded public school orchestra programs in the nation
- In 2025, renamed and endowment doubled by committee of Stillwater orchestra alumni to honor Hainlen's enduring support
Purpose:
- Support orchestra students and enhance program experiences
- Build enduring support for orchestra education
What The Partnership Plan for Stillwater Area Public Schools actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 1
- Total given
- $310K
- Median grant
- $310K
- By dollars: Minnesota 100%. Top recipient cities: Stillwater, MN.
Example grants
Stillwater Area Public Schools Independent School District 834 · Stillwater, MN
Academic growth
$310K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Music education
- K-12 schools
- Music
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