Cantus
Minneapolis, MN ·EIN 41-1934424 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
Who funds Cantus?
Cantus is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by The McKnight Foundation ($120K), Athwin Foundation ($114K), The Minneapolis Foundation ($56K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $588K in grants to Cantus between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The McKnight Foundation | $120,000 | 3 | 2020–2021 |
| Athwin Foundation | $114,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Minneapolis Foundation | $55,600 | 5 | 2019–2025 |
| Eljay Foundation | $48,812 | 6 | 2019–2024 |
| Anna M Heilmaier Charitable Fdn | $47,500 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Mortenson Family Foundation | $47,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| William Boss Foundation | $42,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Surdna Foundation Inc | $25,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Target Foundation | $19,200 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Mark and Barbara Hanawalt Charitable | $16,500 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Wenger Foundation | $15,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | $13,153 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Mid Atlantic Arts Inc | $9,800 | 1 | 2023 |
| Ann & Gordon Getty Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Marbrook Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Ron and Kathy Colby Family Foundation | $3,250 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| John E Fetzer Institute Inc | $600 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| Jane R Newman Charitable Trust | $225 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
What grants has Cantus received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Minneapolis Foundation | DONOR ADVISED, ARTS, CULTURE, HUMANITIES | $13,250 |
| 2025 | William Boss Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $8,500 |
| 2024 | Athwin Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $20,000 |
| 2024 | The Minneapolis Foundation | DONOR-ADVISED, ARTS- CULTURE- HUMANITIES | $14,250 |
| 2024 | Eljay Foundation | ANNUAL CAMPAIGN AND "BRAVE" CONCERT SPONSORSHIP | $12,600 |
| 2024 | Mortenson Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
| 2024 | William Boss Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $8,500 |
| 2024 | Anna M Heilmaier Charitable Fdn | GENERAL OPERATING | $7,500 |
| 2024 | Mark and Barbara Hanawalt Charitable | MUSIC | $6,000 |
| 2024 | Surdna Foundation Inc | General Support | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Ron and Kathy Colby Family Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Athwin Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Eljay Foundation | ANNUAL CAMPAIGN AND "BRAVE" CONCERT SPONSORSHIP | $15,700 |
| 2023 | The Minneapolis Foundation | DONOR-RECOMMENDED, ARTS & CULTURE | $15,250 |
| 2023 | Anna M Heilmaier Charitable Fdn | GENERAL OPERATING | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Mortenson Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Mid Atlantic Arts Inc | PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTING AND TOURING; | $9,800 |
| 2023 | William Boss Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $8,500 |
| 2023 | Mark and Barbara Hanawalt Charitable | MUSIC | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Surdna Foundation Inc | General Support | $5,000 |
| 2023 | The Ron and Kathy Colby Family Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| 2023 | John E Fetzer Institute Inc | MATCHING GRANT | $200 |
| 2023 | Jane R Newman Charitable Trust | SOCIAL SERVICES, HUMAN RIGHTS & HEALTH | $100 |
| 2022 | Athwin Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $22,000 |
| 2022 | Mortenson Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Anna M Heilmaier Charitable Fdn | GENERAL OPERATING | $10,000 |
| 2022 | William Boss Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $8,500 |
| 2022 | Eljay Foundation | ANNUAL CAMPAIGN AND 25TH YEAR MILESTONE | $7,500 |
| 2022 | Target Foundation | TRANSITION FUNDING | $7,200 |
| 2022 | The Minneapolis Foundation | DONOR-RECOMMENDED, ARTS & CULTURE | $7,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 62 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Cantus?
Cantus is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by The McKnight Foundation ($120K), Athwin Foundation ($114K), The Minneapolis Foundation ($56K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $588K in grants to Cantus between 2019–2025.
Who is Cantus's largest funder?
The McKnight Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Cantus, with $120K across 3 grants (2020–2021).
How much grant funding has Cantus received?
IRS 990 filings record $588K in grants to Cantus across 62 grants from 18 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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