The Great Northern
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.5M
Foundation funders
12
Grants recorded
43
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds The Great Northern?
The Great Northern is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by The Minneapolis Foundation ($698K), The McKnight Foundation ($325K), Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc ($148K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.5M in grants to The Great Northern between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Minneapolis Foundation | $697,770 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| The McKnight Foundation | $325,000 | 5 | 2021–2024 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $147,500 | 15 | 2020–2023 |
| Arts Midwest Incorporated | $75,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Minnesota Humanities Center | $66,600 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Minneapolis Saint Paul Regional Economic Development Partnership | $66,500 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Shavlik Family Charitable Trust | $30,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Cloverfields Foundation | $30,000 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| National Performance Network Inc | $21,057 | 1 | 2022 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Jamf Nation Global Foundation | $150 | 1 | 2021 |
| Pohlad Family Foundation | $25 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2019) to $454K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $100K.
What grants has The Great Northern received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Minneapolis Foundation | ARTS, CULTURE, HUMANITIES | $51,000 |
| 2025 | Minnesota Humanities Center | Art and Cultural Heritage | $48,531 |
| 2024 | The Minneapolis Foundation | ARTS- CULTURE- HUMANITIES, DONOR-ADVISED, ARTS- CULTURE- HUMANITIES | $270,770 |
| 2024 | The McKnight Foundation | for The Great Northern's Climate Solutions Series | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Shavlik Family Charitable Trust | TECHNOLOGY GRANT | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Arts Midwest Incorporated | MacKenzie Scott | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Minneapolis Saint Paul Regional Economic Development Partnership | SPONSORSHIP OF THE GREAT NORTHERN 2024 FESTIVAL | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Minnesota Humanities Center | Arts & Cultural Heritage Grants | $18,069 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | HEALTH | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Minneapolis Foundation | DONOR-RECOMMENDED, ARTS & CULTURE | $107,500 |
| 2023 | The McKnight Foundation | For The Great Northern's Climate Solutions Series | $75,000 |
| 2023 | The McKnight Foundation | For The Great Northern's Climate Solutions Series | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Arts Midwest Incorporated | X Fund | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Minneapolis Saint Paul Regional Economic Development Partnership | SPONSORSHIP OF THE GREAT NORTHERN 2023 FESTIVAL | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Cloverfields Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Pohlad Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $25 |
| 2022 | The Minneapolis Foundation | ARTS & CULTURE | $77,000 |
| 2022 | The McKnight Foundation | To produce a festival focused on educating and informing the public about the impacts of climate change | $75,000 |
| 2022 | Arts Midwest Incorporated | X Fund | $25,000 |
| 2022 | National Performance Network Inc | Creation and Development Fund | $21,057 |
| 2022 | Minneapolis Saint Paul Regional Economic Development Partnership | SPONSORSHIP OF THE GREAT NORTHERN 2022 FESTIVAL | $16,500 |
| 2022 | Cloverfields Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 43 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Great Northern?
The Great Northern is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by The Minneapolis Foundation ($698K), The McKnight Foundation ($325K), Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc ($148K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.5M in grants to The Great Northern between 2019–2025.
Who is The Great Northern's largest funder?
The Minneapolis Foundation is the largest recorded funder of The Great Northern, with $698K across 7 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has The Great Northern received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.5M in grants to The Great Northern across 43 grants from 12 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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