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Private Foundation · MN

William Boss Foundation

Saint Paul, MN  ·  EIN 416038452  ·  Website (ProPublica) ↗  ·  990s on ProPublica ↗

Assets

$6.2M

Total Giving

$1.7M

Grants on File

239

Average Grant

$7K

Giving Radius

Where William Boss Foundation Has Given

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Historical grants to 82 recipients across 1 state. Top concentrations: ST PAUL ($992K, 125 grants), MINNEAPOLIS ($531K, 82 grants), WEST ST PAUL ($41K, 7 grants), STILLWATER ($38K, 4 grants), MINNETONKA ($28K, 4 grants).

Section I

How to Apply

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 - (C) Any special time constraints on the receipt of contributions **Page 2:** Evidence from the IRS of your current 501(c)(3) status. **Pages 3-5:** Any additional supporting documentation.

On Unsolicited Proposals yes

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.

Section IV

Recent Grants

Recipient Amount Year
Landmark Center $5K 2021
Minnesota Center for Book Arts $5K 2021
Community of Saints $5K 2021
Keystone Community Services $60K 2021
Midwest Special Services INC $5K 2021
Minnesota Boys Choir $4K 2021
Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Twin Cities $5K 2021
Children's Theatre Company $8K 2021
Family Means $8K 2021
Guthrie Theatre Foundation $8K 2021
Merrill Community Arts Center $5K 2021
Midway Contemporary Art $5K 2021
Minneapolis College of Art and Design $8K 2021
Minneapolis Institute of Arts $5K 2021
Compas INC $15K 2021
Bach Society of Minnesota $5K 2021
Bolder Options $5K 2021
Cantus $8K 2021
Dodge Nature Center $6K 2021
East Side Arts Council $5K 2021
Friends of the St Paul Public Library $7K 2021
Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies $6K 2021
Macphail Center for Music $10K 2021
Merrick INC $5K 2021
Minnesota Children's Museum $6K 2021

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Section VI

Filing History

Year-by-year financial summary from IRS 990-PF filings. Total assets and qualifying distributions show the foundation's growth and giving trajectory.

Year Total Assets Qualifying Distributions Total Revenue Total Expenses
2024 $6.1M $466K $945K $508K
2023 $5.6M $437K $574K $496K
2022 $5.6M $479K $799K $495K
2021 $5.3M $440K $707K $518K
2020 $5.1M $401K $392K $460K
2016 $4.0M $350K $461K $416K
2015 $4.0M $368K $467K $436K
2014 $4.0M $350K $369K $393K
2013 $4.0M $302K $332K $334K
2012 $4.0M $269K $281K $320K