William Boss Foundation
Accepts applications
William Boss Foundation is a private foundation in St Paul, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $509,000 in 68 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $18,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$509,000
- Number of grants68
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$18,000
- Assets$10.5 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2024 was up from $441,000 the year before.
16% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $441,000 | 62 | $10.3 million |
| 2024 | $509,000 | 68 | $10.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Dan McKeown 5858 Centerville Road, St Paul, MN 55127 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (651) 653-0599 |
| What to submit | The boss foundation encourages use of the Minnesota common grant application form developed by the Minnesota council on foundations. Organizations not in Minnesota may also use this form. The form and other useful information is available online at the Minnesota council on foundations' website, www.mcf.org. If you use the common grant application form, be sure to include the information listed below. If you do not use the common grant application form, your proposal must be in the form set forth below: the proposal shall consist of five pages. Page 1: a one-page letter addressed to the president from your president or other person authorized by your organization to solicit contributions. In this letter, state: (a) the dollar amount of your request (b) the purpose for which the funds will be used and (c) any special time constraints on the receipt of contributions. Page 2: evidence from the IRS of your current 501(c)(3) status. Page 3-5: any additional supporting documentation. |
| Deadlines | Proposals may be submitted at any time |
| Restrictions | The boss foundation is a private foundation, which distributes the income from its investments each fiscal year. The grants are distributed to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations furthering or engaged in the performing and fine arts. The fiscal year of the foundation ends on june 30th of each year. If you have any questions regarding these guidelines or the preparation of your proposal, please contact daniel w. Mckeown at 5858 centerville road, st. Paul, Minnesota 55127-6804. A copy of our latest annual report is available for inspection in our office during normal business hours. |
What William Boss Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 67 | $504,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Compas Inc | General operating fund | $18,000 |
| Minnesota Opera Company | General operating fund | $18,000 |
| Neighborhood House | General operating fund | $15,000 |
| Park Square Theatre Company | General operating fund | $15,000 |
| Ordway Center for the Performing Arts | General operating fund | $12,500 |
| Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Society | General operating fund | $12,500 |
| Family Means | General operating fund | $12,000 |
| Children's Theatre Company | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Guthrie Theatre Foundation | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Keystone Community Services | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Lakeshore Players Inc | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Macphail Center for Music | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| One Voice Mixed Chorus | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| People Incorporated | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| St David's Center for Child & Family Development | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| St Paul Conservatory of Music | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Textile Center of Minnesota | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| The Arts Partnership | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| The History Theatre Inc | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| The Loft Literary Center | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies | General operating fund | $9,500 |
| Cantus | General operating fund | $8,500 |
| Friends of the St Paul Public Library | General operating fund | $8,500 |
| Minnesota Children's Museum | General operating fund | $8,000 |
| Minnesota Orchestra | General operating fund | $8,000 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | General operating fund | $8,000 |
| Twin Cities Public Television Inc | General operating fund | $8,000 |
| Children's Home Society of Minnesota | General operating fund | $7,500 |
| Como Friends | General operating fund | $7,500 |
| Midwest Special Services Inc (DBA MSS) | General operating fund | $7,500 |
| The Schubert Club | General operating fund | $7,500 |
| Thomas Irvine Dodge Nature Center | General operating fund | $7,500 |
| Hot Summer Jazz Festival | General operating fund | $7,000 |
| Bach Society of Minnesota | General operating fund | $6,000 |
| Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Twin Cities | General operating fund | $6,000 |
| Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation | General operating fund | $6,000 |
| Ramsey County Historical Society | General operating fund | $6,000 |
| Ballet Co-Laboratory | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Bolder Options | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Breanna's Gift | General operating fund | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Heidi McKeown
- Dan McKeown
- Desmond McKeown
- Isabella O'Branski
Questions people ask
Does William Boss Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Proposals may be submitted at any time.
How much does William Boss Foundation give?
$509,000 in tax year 2024, across 68 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs William Boss Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Heidi McKeown (Chair), Dan McKeown (President), Desmond McKeown (Treasurer) and Isabella O'Branski (Secretary).
What does William Boss Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and environment and conservation.