Harlan Boss Foundation for the Arts
Preselected recipients only
Harlan Boss Foundation for the Arts is a private foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $297,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$297,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$6.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $277,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $330,500 | 17 | $5.4 million |
| 2024 | $277,000 | 17 | $5.9 million |
| 2025 | $297,000 | 14 | $6.1 million |
How to apply
Harlan Boss Foundation for the Arts says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Harlan Boss Foundation for the Arts funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 14 | $297,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Walker West Music Adacemy | 2024 grant | $50,000 |
| Park Square Theatre | To support and encourage the arts | $45,000 |
| Midway Contemporary Art | To support and encourage the arts | $25,000 |
| NE Sculpture Gallery Factor | To support and encourage the arts | $25,000 |
| People Incorporated | To support and encourage the arts | $25,000 |
| Skylark Opera | To support and encourage the arts | $25,000 |
| Metropolitan State University Foundation | To support and encourage the arts | $20,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | To support and encourage the arts | $20,000 |
| Friends of the St Paul Public Library | To support and encourage the arts | $15,000 |
| American Craft Council | To support and encourage the arts | $10,000 |
| Continental Ballet Company | To support and encourage the arts | $10,000 |
| Highpoint Center for Printmaking | To support and encourage the arts | $10,000 |
| One Voice | To support and encourage the arts | $10,000 |
| Ramsey County Historical Society | To support and encourage the arts | $7,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Calvin W Didier
- Linda Boss
- Terry Slye
- Cathleen KB Gruen
Questions people ask
Does Harlan Boss Foundation for the Arts accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Harlan Boss Foundation for the Arts give?
$297,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Harlan Boss Foundation for the Arts?
Its 2025 filing lists Calvin W Didier (Dir./Vice-President), Linda Boss (Dir./President Assist Sec), Terry Slye (Assist. Sec/Assist. Treas.) and Cathleen KB Gruen (Dir./Treasurer/Secretary).
What does Harlan Boss Foundation for the Arts fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.