Art of the Rural
Winona, MN ·EIN 46-3974768 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
Who funds Art of the Rural?
Art of the Rural is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by The McKnight Foundation ($575K), The Bush Foundation ($258K), Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation ($200K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.6M in grants to Art of the Rural between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The McKnight Foundation | $575,000 | 12 | 2020–2024 |
| The Bush Foundation | $258,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | $200,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $150,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Impactassetsinc | $75,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Builders Vision Foundation | $75,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Andy Warhol Foundation for the | $50,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Arts Midwest Incorporated | $50,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | $45,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Mercatus Center Inc | $40,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Tides Foundation | $26,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Jerome Foundation Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Greater Clark Foundation Inc | $20,500 | 2 | 2024 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | $15,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Minneapolis Foundation | $12,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Elizabeth Callender King Foundation | $4,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Hess Foundation Inc | $4,000 | 1 | 2023 |
What grants has Art of the Rural received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Jerome Foundation Inc | Support for artists, culture bearers, and artisans in the Spillway Winona Fellowship program. | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Impactassetsinc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Builders Vision Foundation | to provide general operating support | $75,000 |
| 2024 | The McKnight Foundation | for general operating support | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The McKnight Foundation | for general operating support | $35,000 |
| 2024 | The Greater Clark Foundation Inc | BUILDING TRUST AND BELONGING | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Maine Community Foundation Inc | Arts & Culture | $7,500 |
| 2024 | The Greater Clark Foundation Inc | BUILDING TRUST AND BELONGING | $500 |
| 2023 | The McKnight Foundation | For general operating support - Art of the Rural works to support non-urban artists, culture-bearers, cultural organizations, and communities in rural places across the country from its home base in Winona, MN. | $100,000 |
| 2023 | The Chicago Community Trust | support for the Spillway artist residency and program | $75,000 |
| 2023 | The McKnight Foundation | For general operating support | $50,000 |
| 2023 | The Bush Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR ART OF THE RURAL TO HELP ADVANCE ITS CHARITABLE MISSION. | $50,000 |
| 2023 | The McKnight Foundation | For general operating support - Art of the Rural works to support non-urban artists, culture-bearers, cultural organizations, and communities in rural places across the country from its home base in Winona, MN. | $50,000 |
| 2023 | The McKnight Foundation | For general operating support | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Mercatus Center Inc | Research Grants | $40,000 |
| 2023 | The McKnight Foundation | For general operating support | $35,000 |
| 2023 | The McKnight Foundation | For general operating support - Art of the Rural works to support non-urban artists, culture-bearers, cultural organizations, and communities in rural places across the country from its home base in Winona, MN. | $35,000 |
| 2023 | Maine Community Foundation Inc | Arts & Culture | $7,500 |
| 2023 | Elizabeth Callender King Foundation | DONATION | $4,000 |
| 2023 | Hess Foundation Inc | LONG MATCH ARTS FUND | $4,000 |
| 2022 | The Chicago Community Trust | Support for the Spillway artist residency and program | $75,000 |
| 2022 | The Bush Foundation | THIS ECOSYSTEM GRANT PROVIDES GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR ART OF THE RURAL TO HELP ADVANCE ITS CHARITABLE MISSION IN MN, ND, SD AND THE 23 NATIVE NATIONS THAT SHARE THE SAME GEOGRAPHY | $66,000 |
| 2022 | Tides Foundation | HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES | $16,000 |
| 2022 | The Minneapolis Foundation | DONOR-RECOMMENDED, ARTS & CULTURE | $12,000 |
| 2021 | Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | MULTIPLE GRANTS FOR MULTIPLE PURPOSES | $200,000 |
| 2021 | The Bush Foundation | THIS ECOSYSTEM GRANT PROVIDES GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR ART OF THE RURAL TO HELP ADVANCE ITS CHARITABLE MISSION IN MN, ND, SD AND THE 23 NATIVE NATIONS THAT SHARE THE SAME GEOGRAPHY | $66,000 |
| 2021 | The McKnight Foundation | for general operating support | $50,000 |
| 2021 | The Andy Warhol Foundation for the | CURATORIAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP: MATTHEW FLUHARTY | $50,000 |
| 2021 | Arts Midwest Incorporated | UNITED STATES REGIONAL ARTS RESILIENCE FUND PHASE 1 | $50,000 |
| 2021 | The McKnight Foundation | for general operating support | $50,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 35 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Art of the Rural?
Art of the Rural is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by The McKnight Foundation ($575K), The Bush Foundation ($258K), Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation ($200K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.6M in grants to Art of the Rural between 2020–2025.
Who is Art of the Rural's largest funder?
The McKnight Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Art of the Rural, with $575K across 12 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Art of the Rural received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.6M in grants to Art of the Rural across 35 grants from 17 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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