Mardag Foundation
Accepts applications
Mardag Foundation is a private foundation in St Paul, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.9 million in 117 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.9 million
- Number of grants117
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$65.2 million
- New grantees68%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.0 million the year before.
68% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.0 million | 121 | $63.5 million |
| 2024 | $2.9 million | 117 | $65.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | All Grant Applicants Must Register 370 Wabasha Street North Suite 300, Saint Paul, MN 55102 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (651) 224-5463 |
| What to submit | 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. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Mardag Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 117 | $2.7 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Paws Cultural Art | General operations support | $50,000 |
| Channel One Inc | Channel one regional food bank | $50,000 |
| Divine Konnections Inc | Annie's house expansion phase 2 | $50,000 |
| Lakewood Health System | Senior-friendly fitness at the nest | $50,000 |
| Northwoods Battered Womens Shelter Inc | Northwoods battered women's shelter capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Community sharing fund 2024 | $50,000 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Community sharing fund 2024 | $50,000 |
| Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank | Nourish the northland | $50,000 |
| Young Womens Christian Association | Spirit valley capital projects | $50,000 |
| City of Winona | Masonic temple arts & culture facility | $35,000 |
| Childrens Dental Services Inc | Establishing critical access iron range dental hub | $30,000 |
| State Street Theater Co | State street theater co. Of new ulm general operations support | $30,000 |
| African Economic Development Solutions | Little africa museum | $25,000 |
| Amherst H Wilder Foundation | African american babies coalition and projects health equity | $25,000 |
| Ampersand Families | From foster care to permanency: child welfare support services | $25,000 |
| Ananya Dance Theatre | Building the future of ananya dance theatre | $25,000 |
| Anna Maries Alliance | Supporting critical resources to families experiencing domestic violence | $25,000 |
| Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency Incorporated | Aeoa housing resources general operating | $25,000 |
| Arts Center of Saint Peter Inc | 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 Waseca | General operating funds | $25,000 |
| Bridges of Hope | Bridges of hope general operating support | $25,000 |
| Care Clinic | Access to health care and mental health services for the hispanic community of goodhue county | $25,000 |
| Childs Place | Children, youth and families support | $25,000 |
| Community Action Duluth | Community action duluth general operations support | $25,000 |
| Community Partners-Two Harbors Living at Homeblock Nurse | Community partners support and services for seniors | $25,000 |
| Community Pathways of Steele County Inc | Community pathways of steele county general operations support | $25,000 |
| Conexiones | Conexiones applications | $25,000 |
| Crossing Arts Alliance | Crossing arts alliance general operations support | $25,000 |
| Diaper Bank of Minnesota | A multiyear general operations grant to support diaper distribution in the east metro and greater minnesota | $25,000 |
| Divine Konnections Inc | Annie's house expansion phase 2 | $25,000 |
| Duluth Art Institute Association | Operating support to build capacity | $25,000 |
| Ellison Center | St. Cloud area infant/early childhood mental health project | $25,000 |
| Endazhi-Nitaawiging Charter School | Growing the next generation of ojibwemowin speakers | $25,000 |
| Evergreen Youth & Family Services Inc | Evergreen yfs application | $25,000 |
| Faith Community Nurse Network of the Greater Twin Cities | Bridging care for older adults in communities with lower access | $25,000 |
| Family Values for Life | Family values for life capacity building | $25,000 |
| First Witness Child Advocacy Center | First witness general operating | $25,000 |
| Franconia Sculpture Park | General operating support fy2025 | $25,000 |
| Hfi-Housing for Inmates | Vita nova remodeling | $25,000 |
| Hispanic Outreach Program of Goodhue County | Hispanic outreach of goodhue county general operations support | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Samuel Eberhart
- Kelsey Lavalle
- Nathaniel Ober
- Armando Camacho
- Nick Eberhart
- Ashley Eimer
- Kimberly Faust
- Pat Medure
- Cory Ober
- Marcus Pope
Questions people ask
Does Mardag Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: We have two grant rounds each year. Key application dates can be found on our website..
How much does Mardag Foundation give?
$2.9 million in tax year 2024, across 117 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Mardag Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Samuel Eberhart (President), Kelsey Lavalle (Vice President), Nathaniel Ober (Treasurer) and Armando Camacho (Secretary) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Mardag Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and food and hunger.