The Arts Partnership
AI Summary
The Arts Partnership is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $6.5M in grants paid to 4 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE ARTS PARTNERSHIP IS A STRATEGIC ALLIANCE OF FOUR PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATIONS THAT ENSURES EQUITABLE SHARING AND EFFECTIVE CARE OF THE ORDWAY CENTER AS A VITAL CULTURAL ASSET IN THE TWIN CITIES.
Cause Areas
4
Education
Performing arts
Opera
Arts and culture
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ORDWAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
St. Paul, MN
$23.7M
62%
The Minnesota Opera
Minneapolis, MN
$8M
21%
The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Society
St. Paul, MN
$5.2M
14%
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$166.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$177.6K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 4 grantees
- 38 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Arts Partnership?
No. The Arts Partnership does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Arts Partnership give?
The Arts Partnership primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are The Arts Partnership’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Arts Partnership fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $167 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Arts Partnership make each year?
In 2024, The Arts Partnership awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $6.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Arts Partnership fund recently?
In 2024, The Arts Partnership awarded grants to about 4 grantees. Recent grantees include ORDWAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, The Minnesota Opera, and The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Society. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Arts Partnership?
The Arts Partnership does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.