How to apply
Accepts applications
The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.
- Contact
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All Grant Applicants Must Register
370 Wabasha Street North Suite 300
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 224-5463
- Form and materials
- Before applying, all interested applicants are encouraged to email a member of our grants team to ensure that the grant program fits your needs.
- Deadlines
- We have two grant rounds each year. Key application dates can be found on our website.
- Restrictions
- Grants are made to organizations located within or serving the residents of the state of minnesota. Mardag foundation funds projects and programs that improve the lives of children, youth and families; supports projects and programs that help older adults live independent, healthy lives; and builds the capacity of arts and humanities organizations.
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2024
$2,711,750
- Grants listed
- 117
- Assets, end of year
- $65,241,031
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Tax year 2023
$2,799,686
- Grants listed
- 121
- Assets, end of year
- $63,483,716
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Tax year 2022
$2,968,409
- Grants listed
- 155
- Assets, end of year
- $61,570,804
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Tax year 2021
$2,498,920
- Grants listed
- 140
- Assets, end of year
- $72,401,311
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Tax year 2020
$2,550,661
- Grants listed
- 134
- Assets, end of year
- $63,072,401
Grants paid in 2024
As listed on the return.
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Bear Paws Cultural ArtHinckley, MN
General operations support
$50,000 -
Channel One IncRochester, MN
Channel one regional food bank
$50,000 -
Divine Konnections IncDuluth, MN
Annie's house expansion phase 2
$50,000 -
Lakewood Health SystemStaples, MN
Senior-friendly fitness at the nest
$50,000 -
Northwoods Battered Womens Shelter IncBemidji, MN
Northwoods battered women's shelter capital campaign
$50,000 -
Saint Paul & Minnesota FoundationSaint Paul, MN
Community sharing fund 2024
$50,000 -
Saint Paul & Minnesota FoundationSaint Paul, MN
Community sharing fund 2024
$50,000 -
Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food BankDuluth, MN
Nourish the northland
$50,000 -
Young Womens Christian AssociationDuluth, MN
Spirit valley capital projects
$50,000 -
City of WinonaWinona, MN
Masonic temple arts & culture facility
$35,000 -
Childrens Dental Services IncMinneapolis, MN
Establishing critical access iron range dental hub
$30,000 -
State Street Theater CoNew Ulm, MN
State street theater co. Of new ulm general operations support
$30,000 -
African Economic Development SolutionsSaint Paul, MN
Little africa museum
$25,000 -
Amherst H Wilder FoundationSt Paul, MN
African american babies coalition and projects health equity
$25,000 -
Ampersand FamiliesRoseville, MN
From foster care to permanency: child welfare support services
$25,000 -
Ananya Dance TheatreSaint Paul, MN
Building the future of ananya dance theatre
$25,000 -
Anna Maries AllianceSaint Cloud, MN
Supporting critical resources to families experiencing domestic violence
$25,000 -
Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency IncorporatedVirginia, MN
Aeoa housing resources general operating
$25,000 -
Arts Center of Saint Peter IncSaint Peter, MN
Operating support to sustain the most diverse leadership team in the arts center of saint peter's 46-year history
$25,000 -
Bethlehem Inn of WasecaWaseca, MN
General operating funds
$25,000 -
Bridges of HopeBrainerd, MN
Bridges of hope general operating support
$25,000 -
Care ClinicRed Wing, MN
Access to health care and mental health services for the hispanic community of goodhue county
$25,000 -
Childs PlaceRedwood Falls, MN
Children, youth and families support
$25,000 -
Community Action DuluthDuluth, MN
Community action duluth general operations support
$25,000 -
Community Partners-Two Harbors Living at Homeblock NurseTwo Harbors, MN
Community partners support and services for seniors
$25,000 -
Community Pathways of Steele County IncOwatonna, MN
Community pathways of steele county general operations support
$25,000 -
ConexionesMorris, MN
Conexiones applications
$25,000 -
Crossing Arts AllianceBrainerd, MN
Crossing arts alliance general operations support
$25,000 -
Diaper Bank of MinnesotaSaint Paul, MN
A multiyear general operations grant to support diaper distribution in the east metro and greater minnesota
$25,000 -
Divine Konnections IncDuluth, MN
Annie's house expansion phase 2
$25,000 -
Duluth Art Institute AssociationDuluth, MN
Operating support to build capacity
$25,000 -
Ellison CenterSaint Cloud, MN
ST. Cloud area infant/early childhood mental health project
$25,000 -
Endazhi-Nitaawiging Charter SchoolRed Lake, MN
Growing the next generation of ojibwemowin speakers
$25,000 -
Evergreen Youth & Family Services IncBemidji, MN
Evergreen yfs application
$25,000 -
Faith Community Nurse Network of the Greater Twin CitiesShoreview, MN
Bridging care for older adults in communities with lower access
$25,000 -
Family Values for LifeSaint Paul, MN
Family values for life capacity building
$25,000 -
First Witness Child Advocacy CenterDuluth, MN
First witness general operating
$25,000 -
Franconia Sculpture ParkShafer, MN
General operating support fy2025
$25,000 -
Hfi-Housing for InmatesDuluth, MN
Vita nova remodeling
$25,000 -
Hispanic Outreach Program of Goodhue CountyRed Wing, MN
Hispanic outreach of goodhue county general operations support
$25,000 -
Hmong American PartnershipSaint Paul, MN
Capital improvements to hmong american partnership's plato facility
$25,000 -
Hunger Solutions MinnesotaNew Hope, MN
The food group - hunger solutions snap outreach
$25,000 -
Indian Child Welfare Law CenterMinneapolis, MN
Supporting the work of the icwa law center
$25,000 -
Indigenous RootsSaint Paul, MN
Indigenous roots cultural center general operating support
$25,000 -
Kaddatz GalleriesFergus Falls, MN
Kaddatz galleries operating support fy2025
$25,000 -
Kairos AliveMinneapolis, MN
Kairos alive! General operating
$25,000 -
Koochiching Aging OptionsIntl Falls, MN
Koochiching aging options general operations support
$25,000 -
Kootasca Community Action IncGrand Rapids, MN
Grand rapids early childhood education hub
$25,000 -
Lets SmileOwatonna, MN
Let's smile together project
$25,000 -
Life House IncorporatedDuluth, MN
Comprehensive support services for youth experiencing homelessness
$25,000 -
Lifegate ServicesRochester, MN
Food health and community engagement
$25,000 -
LyricalitySauk Rapids, MN
General operating support for lyricality
$25,000 -
Minnesota Housing PartnershipSaint Paul, MN
Statewide affordable housing capacity building and advocacy
$25,000 -
Minnesota Marine Art MuseumWinona, MN
Minnesota marine art museum general operating funding
$25,000 -
New Pathways IncCambridge, MN
New pathways, inc.
$25,000 -
North American Traditional Indigenous Food SystemsMinneapolis, MN
Revitalizing indigenous foodways: cultivating cultural pride and community well-being
$25,000 -
Open Doors for YouthElk River, MN
General operating costs to support youth experiencing homelessness
$25,000 -
Project LegacyRochester, MN
Removing barriers to success through education
$25,000 -
Ramsey County Childrens Mental Health CollaborativeSaint Paul, MN
Ramsey county children's mental health collaborative general operations support
$25,000 -
Riseup PartnershipRed Wing, MN
Riseup red wing
$25,000 -
Servants of Shelter of Koochiching CountyInternational Falls, MN
Health and homelessness initiative
$25,000 -
Smart NorthMinneapolis, MN
Deer river community tech hub
$25,000 -
South Sudanese FoundationMoorhead, MN
South sudanese foundation youth development
$25,000 -
Springfield Area Food ShelfSpringfield, MN
Springfield area food shelf - hire a food shelf director
$25,000 -
The Food Group Minnesota IncNew Hope, MN
The food group - hunger solutions snap outreach
$25,000 -
TubmanMinneapolis, MN
General operating support in honor of gretchen davidson
$25,000 -
Warroad Community Child Care CenterWarroad, MN
Warroad community childcare center general operations support
$25,000 -
Wyoming Area Creative Arts Community IncWyoming, MN
Bridging community and art: funding art center directors
$25,000 -
Zeitgeist Center for Arts and CommunityDuluth, MN
General operations support
$25,000 -
Ability Building Center IncRochester, MN
General operating for individuals with disabilities
$20,000 -
Care Partners of Cook CountyGrand Marais, MN
Care partners of cook county aging services
$20,000 -
Cass Lake Volunteer Rural Fire AssociationCass Lake, MN
Capital project for fire hall and sub-station
$20,000 -
Crow River Players IncNew London, MN
Hvac system
$20,000 -
Dispute Resolution CenterSaint Paul, MN
Dispute resolution center
$20,000 -
Down Syndrome Association of MinnesotaSaint Paul, MN
Down syndrome association of minnesota general operating support
$20,000 -
Duluth Community School CollaborativeDuluth, MN
General operations support
$20,000 -
Elder NetworkRochester, MN
Elder network general operating 2024
$20,000 -
Emergency Community Help Organization EchoMankato, MN
Echo food shelf program
$20,000 -
Friends of the Finland CommunityFinland, MN
General support for community work in finland minnesota
$20,000 -
Hands of Hope Resource Center IncLittle Falls, MN
Bilingual advocate
$20,000 -
Intercultural Mutual Assistance Association of Se Minnesota IncRochester, MN
General operations support
$20,000 -
Jeremiah ProgramMinneapolis, MN
Improving lives of children & single mother families experiencing poverty in rochester
$20,000 -
Lakes Area Interfaith CaregiversDeerwood, MN
Interfaith volunteers organizational support
$20,000 -
LatinoleadSaint Paul, MN
2024 latinolead general operations support
$20,000 -
Lighthouse Center for Vital LivingDuluth, MN
General operating support for lighthouse older adult services
$20,000 -
Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal CommunityMendota HTS, MN
MMDTC'S 2024 operating support grant.
$20,000 -
Merrick Community ServicesSaint Paul, MN
Merrick community services meals-on-wheels program
$20,000 -
Minnesota Education Equity PartnershipMinneapolis, MN
Minnesota educational race equity initiatives
$20,000 -
Open Arms of Minnesota IncMinneapolis, MN
Open arms' nutrition program
$20,000 -
Portico HealthnetRichfield, MN
General operating support
$20,000 -
Rivers of HopeMonticello, MN
Support for rivers of hope's youth program
$20,000 -
The Madison Art and Innovation CenterMadison, MN
Madison art and innovation center operations
$20,000 -
Ujamaa PlaceSaint Paul, MN
Ujamaa place general operations
$20,000 -
Austin Area Commission for the ArtsAustin, MN
Operating support 2024
$15,000 -
Central Minnesota Housing Partnership IncSt Augusta, MN
Single-family housing capacity building
$15,000 -
DartsWest St Paul, MN
Transportation for older adults
$15,000 -
Family Promise RochesterRochester, MN
Family promise operational support
$15,000 -
First HomesRochester, MN
General operations support
$15,000 -
Habitat for Humanity International IncDuluth, MN
General operations for low-cost homeownership and home adaptations
$15,000 -
Hallie Q Brown Community Center IncorporatedSaint Paul, MN
Hallie q brown general operating support fy24
$15,000 -
Interfaith Action of Greater Saint PaulSaint Paul, MN
Interfaith action of greater saint paul general operations
$15,000 -
Mankato Youth Place IncMankato, MN
My place growth
$15,000 -
Owatonna Healthy Seniors ProgramOwatonna, MN
General operating support
$15,000 -
Project Friendship IncNorthfield, MN
Project friendship - general funding
$15,000 -
Asian Women United of MinnesotaMinneapolis, MN
Operating support to provide shelter and advocacy to immigrant survivors of domestic violence
$10,000 -
Churches United for the HomelessMoorhead, MN
Churches united for the homeless general operations support
$10,000 -
Crookston Area Seniors Association IncCrookston, MN
Crookston area seniors association general operations support
$10,000 -
Crow River Players IncNew London, MN
Hvac system
$10,000 -
Cuyuna Range Youth Center IncCrosby, MN
Supporting the youth
$10,000 -
Denden Eritrean Youth Development Association of MN IncSaint Paul, MN
Academic, career, and life success for young east-african americans and their families
$10,000 -
Hometown Resource CenterSt Charles, MN
Hometown resource center operations grant
$10,000 -
YouthpriseMinneapolis, MN
General operating support
$10,000 -
Central High School Parent Advisory CouncilSaint Paul, MN
Central high school softball team trip to DC
$5,000 -
Solid GroundWhite Bear, MN
General operating support in honor of gretchen davidson
$5,000 -
TubmanMinneapolis, MN
General operating support in honor of gretchen davidson
$5,000 -
Eye-Link FoundationBrooklyn Ctr, MN
Eye-link minnesota general operating funds
$1,000 -
Wakan Tipi AwanyankapiSaint Paul, MN
Recognition grant for general operating support
$750
Approved for future payment
Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.
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Hmong American PartnershipSaint Paul, MN
Capital improvements to hmong american partnership's plato facility
$75,000 -
American Indian Family & Children Services IncSaint Paul, MN
American indian family and children's services general operations support
$50,000 -
Department of Public TransformationGranite Falls, MN
Department of public transformation general operations support
$50,000 -
North House Folk SchoolGrand Marais, MN
General operations support
$50,000 -
Saint Paul & Minnesota FoundationSaint Paul, MN
Community sharing fund 2024
$50,000 -
Saint Paul & Minnesota FoundationSaint Paul, MN
Community sharing fund 2024
$50,000 -
Emergency Community Help Organization EchoMankato, MN
Echo food shelf program
$30,000 -
Hearth ConnectionSaint Paul, MN
General operations support
$30,000 -
Jeremiah ProgramMinneapolis, MN
Improving lives of children & single mother families experiencing poverty in rochester
$30,000 -
Minnesota Education Equity PartnershipMinneapolis, MN
Minnesota educational race equity initiatives
$30,000 -
Advocates Against Domestic AbuseAitkin, MN
2024 hope general operations
$25,000 -
Dakota WicohanMorton, MN
Expanding intergenerational wdakota opportunities in cansayapi
$25,000 -
Diaper Bank of MinnesotaSaint Paul, MN
A multiyear general operations grant to support diaper distribution in the east metro and greater minnesota
$25,000 -
Diaper Bank of MinnesotaSaint Paul, MN
A multiyear general operations grant to support diaper distribution in the east metro and greater minnesota
$25,000 -
Family Freedom CenterDuluth, MN
Family freedom center - a hub for the black community
$25,000 -
Family Freedom CenterDuluth, MN
Family freedom center - a hub for the black community
$25,000 -
Family Values for LifeSaint Paul, MN
Family values for life capacity building
$25,000 -
Hispanic Outreach Program of Goodhue CountyRed Wing, MN
Hispanic outreach of goodhue county general operations support
$25,000 -
Minnesota Milk Bank for BabiesRoseville, MN
Access to donor milk for medically fragile babies
$25,000 -
Minnesota Milk Bank for BabiesRoseville, MN
Access to donor milk for medically fragile babies
$25,000 -
North Country Food Bank IncE Grand Forks, MN
Mobile pantry program
$25,000 -
ReclaimSaint Paul, MN
General operating support for queer and trans youth mental health
$25,000 -
Vine Faith in ActionMankato, MN
Inclusive vine: enhancing access, health, and community
$25,000 -
Vine Faith in ActionMankato, MN
Inclusive vine: enhancing access, health, and community
$25,000 -
Amherst H Wilder FoundationSt Paul, MN
African american babies coalition and projects health equity
$20,000 -
Ampersand FamiliesRoseville, MN
From foster care to permanency: child welfare support services
$20,000 -
Ampersand FamiliesRoseville, MN
From foster care to permanency: child welfare support services
$20,000 -
Art of the RuralWinona, MN
Art of the rural general operations support
$20,000 -
Art of the RuralWinona, MN
Art of the rural general operations support
$20,000 -
Hearth ConnectionSaint Paul, MN
General operations support
$20,000 -
The Madison Art and Innovation CenterMadison, MN
Madison art and innovation center operations
$20,000 -
Wellshare InternationalMinneapolis, MN
Project wellbeing
$20,000
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Human services28 grants $635,00029% of the total
- Arts and culture16 grants $410,00019% of the total
- Health10 grants $226,00010% of the total
- Food and agriculture5 grants $135,0006% of the total
- Housing and shelter5 grants $115,0005% of the total
- Philanthropy and grantmaking3 grants $115,0005% of the total
- 11 other causes28 grants $530,75024% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- Minnesota117 grants $2,711,750
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Samuel EberhartPRESIDENT Hours 0.75Pay $0
- Kelsey LavalleVICE PRESIDENT Hours 0.75Pay $0
- Nathaniel OberTREASURER Hours 0.75Pay $0
- Armando CamachoSECRETARY Hours 0.75Pay $0
- Nick EberhartDIRECTOR Hours 0.75Pay $0
- Ashley EimerDIRECTOR Hours 0.75Pay $0
- Kimberly FaustDIRECTOR Hours 0.75Pay $0
- Pat MedureDIRECTOR Hours 0.75Pay $0
- Cory OberDIRECTOR Hours 0.75Pay $0
- Marcus PopeDIRECTOR Hours 0.75Pay $0
The return
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