Empire Arts Center
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$424K
Foundation funders
8
Grants recorded
35
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Empire Arts Center?
Empire Arts Center is funded by 8 grantmakers, led by Myra Foundation ($161K), Community Foundation of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and Region ($127K), The Bob and Sally Clayburgh Family ($60K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $424K in grants to Empire Arts Center between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myra Foundation | $160,600 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Community Foundation of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and Region | $127,092 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Bob and Sally Clayburgh Family | $60,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| The Hal and Kathleen Gershman | $59,000 | 5 | 2019–2025 |
| Botsford Family Foundation | $8,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Simplot Company Foundation Inc | $4,500 | 3 | 2022–2025 |
| BNSF Railway Foundation | $4,000 | 3 | 2021–2025 |
| Midcontinent Foundation | $1,200 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2019) to $88K (2020). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $79K.
What grants has Empire Arts Center received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Hal and Kathleen Gershman | FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $35,000 |
| 2025 | Myra Foundation | IS IT COLD IN HERE? | $30,000 |
| 2025 | The Bob and Sally Clayburgh Family | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Simplot Company Foundation Inc | DONATION | $1,500 |
| 2025 | Botsford Family Foundation | ARTS & EDUCATION | $1,000 |
| 2025 | BNSF Railway Foundation | CULTURAL | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Myra Foundation | ROOF IMPROVEMENTS AND WATER DAMAGE MITIGATION | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and Region | TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN PROGRAM'S MISSION. | $19,896 |
| 2024 | The Bob and Sally Clayburgh Family | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Botsford Family Foundation | ARTS & EDUCATION | $1,000 |
| 2024 | The Hal and Kathleen Gershman | FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Myra Foundation | TURN UP THE VOLUME | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and Region | TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN PROGRAM'S MISSION. | $19,536 |
| 2023 | The Bob and Sally Clayburgh Family | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Simplot Company Foundation Inc | EDUCATION | $1,500 |
| 2023 | Botsford Family Foundation | ARTS & EDUCATION | $1,000 |
| 2023 | BNSF Railway Foundation | CULTURAL | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Community Foundation of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and Region | TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN PROGRAM'S MISSION. | $36,194 |
| 2022 | Myra Foundation | THE MYRA CONCESSION ARCADE | $20,000 |
| 2022 | The Bob and Sally Clayburgh Family | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Hal and Kathleen Gershman | FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3)S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $7,000 |
| 2022 | Simplot Company Foundation Inc | EDUCATION | $1,500 |
| 2022 | Botsford Family Foundation | ARTS & EDUCATION | $1,000 |
| 2021 | Myra Foundation | SIGHT & SOUND UPGRADES AT THE EMPIRE | $28,000 |
| 2021 | Community Foundation of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and Region | TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN PROGRAM'S MISSION. | $22,852 |
| 2021 | The Bob and Sally Clayburgh Family | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Botsford Family Foundation | ARTS & EDUCATION | $2,000 |
| 2021 | BNSF Railway Foundation | CULTURAL | $2,000 |
| 2021 | Midcontinent Foundation | PAY LICENSING FEES FOR FILMS TO PRESENT OVER THE NEXT 12 MONTHS. | $1,200 |
| 2020 | Myra Foundation | "PLACES PLEASE" - MAGIC AND TECHOLOGY AT THE EMPIRE | $32,600 |
Showing 30 most recent of 35 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Empire Arts Center?
Empire Arts Center is funded by 8 grantmakers, led by Myra Foundation ($161K), Community Foundation of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and Region ($127K), The Bob and Sally Clayburgh Family ($60K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $424K in grants to Empire Arts Center between 2019–2025.
Who is Empire Arts Center's largest funder?
Myra Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Empire Arts Center, with $161K across 6 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Empire Arts Center received?
IRS 990 filings record $424K in grants to Empire Arts Center across 35 grants from 8 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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