Metropolitan Regional Arts Council
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2024
Total received
$1.7M
Foundation funders
6
Grants recorded
11
Years covered
2020–2024
Who funds Metropolitan Regional Arts Council?
Metropolitan Regional Arts Council is funded by 6 grantmakers, led by The McKnight Foundation ($1.5M), Forum of Regional Arts Councils of Minnesota Inc ($80K), Jerome Foundation Inc ($38K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.7M in grants to Metropolitan Regional Arts Council between 2020–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The McKnight Foundation | $1,500,000 | 6 | 2020–2024 |
| Forum of Regional Arts Councils of Minnesota Inc | $80,299 | 1 | 2021 |
| Jerome Foundation Inc | $37,500 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Bush Foundation | $35,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Minneapolis Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Mardag Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $200K (2022) to $790K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $200K.
What grants has Metropolitan Regional Arts Council received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The McKnight Foundation | for re-granting programs in support of individual artists and culture bearers | $200,000 |
| 2023 | The McKnight Foundation | For re-granting programs in support of individual artists and culture bearers | $200,000 |
| 2022 | The McKnight Foundation | For re-granting programs in support of individual artists | $200,000 |
| 2021 | The McKnight Foundation | for regranting support for the Seeding Cultural Treasures Fund for Individual Artists and Culture Bearers | $500,000 |
| 2021 | The McKnight Foundation | for re-granting programs in support of individual artists | $200,000 |
| 2021 | Forum of Regional Arts Councils of Minnesota Inc | Support for local arts organizations to develop virtual engagement techniques during the COVID-19 Pandemic. | $80,299 |
| 2021 | The Minneapolis Foundation | COVID-19 EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND | $10,000 |
| 2020 | The McKnight Foundation | For re-granting programs in support of individual artists | $200,000 |
| 2020 | Jerome Foundation Inc | SUPPORT FOR COVID-19 EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND | $37,500 |
| 2020 | The Bush Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR METROPOLITAN REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL TO HELP ADVANCE ITS CHARITABLE MISSION AND SUPPORT WORK RELATED TO THE CREATIVE MINNESOTA REPORT | $35,000 |
| 2020 | Mardag Foundation | 2021 CREATIVE MINNESOTA REPORT ON TH | $10,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Metropolitan Regional Arts Council?
Metropolitan Regional Arts Council is funded by 6 grantmakers, led by The McKnight Foundation ($1.5M), Forum of Regional Arts Councils of Minnesota Inc ($80K), Jerome Foundation Inc ($38K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.7M in grants to Metropolitan Regional Arts Council between 2020–2024.
Who is Metropolitan Regional Arts Council's largest funder?
The McKnight Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, with $1.5M across 6 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Metropolitan Regional Arts Council received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.7M in grants to Metropolitan Regional Arts Council across 11 grants from 6 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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