The Depot Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 41-1356072

Foundation Overview

Based in Duluth, MN, The Depot Foundation has awarded 189 grants totaling $3,620,470 to organizations in Minnesota, Wisconsin and 1 other state across the US. Individual grants range from $73 to $149,000, with a median award of $4,174.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$3,620,470
Total Assets
$7,986,835
Median Grant (all grants)
$4,174

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
33
Median Grant
$3,605
% Median Grant Growth
+24% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 6%

2 of 33 recipients (6%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
Minnesota

99% of all grants are concentrated in Minnesota, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Minnesota, funding concentrates in Duluth (100%).

Funding Trajectory
+31%

Moderate 31% growth trend over 7 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 2 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (83%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Depot Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Arrowhead Chorale $2,375 Duluth, MN, US Support Holiday Traditions Concert 2023
Depot Foundation $2,221 Duluth, MN, US Operating - Depot United Campaign 2023
Duluth Art Institute $35,617 Duluth, MN, US Artist Exhibits 2023
Duluth Art Institute $2,221 Duluth, MN, US Operating - Depot United Campaign 2023
Duluth Art Institute $68,300 Duluth, MN, US Operating - Designated Funds 2023
Duluth Art Institute $360 Duluth, MN, US Hanft Fride Voucher Program 2023
Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra $11,252 Duluth, MN, US 2023-2024 Concert Series Support 2023
Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra $7,050 Duluth, MN, US Arts For All Scholarships 2023
Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra $2,234 Duluth, MN, US Hanft Fride Voucher Program 2023
Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra $2,221 Duluth, MN, US Operating - Depot United Campaign 2023
Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra $20,600 Duluth, MN, US Performance "A Soldier's Tale" 2023
Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra $5,000 Duluth, MN, US Dsso Solo & Ensemble Performances 2023
Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra $1,500 Duluth, MN, US Dul-sup Youth Orchestra Oct Concert 2023
Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra $5,923 Duluth, MN, US Dsso Office Relocation & Remodel 2023
Lake Arts Project Inc $5,750 Milwaukee, WI, US Revival Of The Heart W/mn Ballet 2023
Lake Superior Railroad Museum $67,491 Duluth, MN, US Operating - Designated Funds 2023
Lake Superior Railroad Museum $1,080 Duluth, MN, US Arts For All Scholarships 2023
Lake Superior Railroad Museum $2,221 Duluth, MN, US Operating - Depot United Campaign 2023
Lake Superior Railroad Museum $8,048 Duluth, MN, US Hanft Fride Voucher Program 2023
Minnesota Ballet $16,373 Duluth, MN, US Arts For All Scholarships 2023
Minnesota Ballet $1,437 Duluth, MN, US Tuition Assistance For Students 2023
Minnesota Ballet $2,221 Duluth, MN, US Operating-depot United Campaign 2023
Minnesota Ballet $1,078 Duluth, MN, US Hanft Fride Voucher Program 2023
Minnesota Ballet $33,703 Duluth, MN, US Remodel Of Studio 4 2023
Minnesota Ballet $10,000 Duluth, MN, US Revitalize Performing Arts Wing 2023
Minnesota Ballet $5,000 Duluth, MN, US Remodel Box Office For Concessions 2023
St Louis County - The Depot $3,154 Duluth, MN, US Replacement Of Theatre Eqmt 2023
St Louis County - The Depot $149,000 Duluth, MN, US Theatre Rigging Upgrade 2023
St Louis County Historical Society $3,595 Duluth, MN, US Update Medal Of Honor Row Exhibit 2023
St Louis County Historical Society $2,221 Duluth, MN, US Operating - Depot United Campaign 2023
St Louis County Historical Society $190 Duluth, MN, US Hanft Fride Voucher Program 2023
St Louis County Historical Society $3,605 Duluth, MN, US Create Traveling Cold War Exhibit 2023
The 24 Hour Company $10,000 Brooklyn, NY, US Heroes Of The Fourth Turning - Play 2023
Arrowhead Chorale $5,460 Duluth, MN, US Support Holiday Traditions Concert 2022
Depot Foundation $2,161 Duluth, MN, US Operating - Depot United Campaign 2022
Duluth Art Institute $25,500 Duluth, MN, US Artist Exhibits 2022
Duluth Art Institute $1,025 Duluth, MN, US Arts For All Scholarships 2022
Duluth Art Institute $2,161 Duluth, MN, US Operating - Depot United Campaign 2022
Duluth Art Institute $2,852 Duluth, MN, US Operating - Designated Funds 2022
Duluth Playhouse $354 Duluth, MN, US Hanft Fride Voucher Program 2022
Duluth Superior Symphony Assoc $4,000 Duluth, MN, US Arts For All Scholarships 2022
Duluth Superior Symphony Associatio $21,545 Duluth, MN, US Concert Series Support 2022
Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra $2,161 Duluth, MN, US Operating - Depot United Campaign 2022
Lake Superior Railroad Museum $30,000 Duluth, MN, US Outdoor Platform Restoration 2022
Lake Superior Railroad Museum $2,955 Duluth, MN, US Operating - Designated Funds 2022
Lake Superior Railroad Museum $2,551 Duluth, MN, US Arts For All Scholarships 2022
Lake Superior Railroad Museum $2,161 Duluth, MN, US Operating - Depot United Campaign 2022
Lake Superior Railroad Museum $2,144 Duluth, MN, US Hanft Fride Voucher Program 2022
Minnesota Ballet $105,000 Duluth, MN, US Moveable Sprung Floor & Supplies 2022
Minnesota Ballet $8,643 Duluth, MN, US Arts For All Scholarships 2022
Minnesota Ballet $42,587 Duluth, MN, US Operating - Designated Funds 2022
Minnesota Ballet $2,161 Duluth, MN, US Operating-depot United Campaign 2022
St Louis County - The Depot $125,097 Duluth, MN, US Replacement Of Theatre Eqmt 2022
St Louis County Historical Society $82,223 Duluth, MN, US Move Collections Off-site Storage 2022
St Louis County Historical Society $2,161 Duluth, MN, US Operating - Depot United Campaign 2022
Arrowhead Chorale $5,460 Duluth, MN, US Support Holiday Traditions Concert 2022
Depot Foundation $2,161 Duluth, MN, US Operating - Depot United Campaign 2022
Duluth Art Institute $25,500 Duluth, MN, US Artist Exhibits 2022
Duluth Art Institute $1,025 Duluth, MN, US Arts For All Scholarships 2022
Duluth Art Institute $2,161 Duluth, MN, US Operating - Depot United Campaign 2022
Duluth Art Institute $2,852 Duluth, MN, US Operating - Designated Funds 2022
Duluth Playhouse $354 Duluth, MN, US Hanft Fride Voucher Program 2022
Duluth Superior Symphony Assoc $4,000 Duluth, MN, US Arts For All Scholarships 2022
Duluth Superior Symphony Associatio $21,545 Duluth, MN, US Concert Series Support 2022
Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra $2,161 Duluth, MN, US Operating - Depot United Campaign 2022
Lake Superior Railroad Museum $30,000 Duluth, MN, US Outdoor Platform Restoration 2022
Lake Superior Railroad Museum $2,955 Duluth, MN, US Operating - Designated Funds 2022
Lake Superior Railroad Museum $2,551 Duluth, MN, US Arts For All Scholarships 2022
Lake Superior Railroad Museum $2,161 Duluth, MN, US Operating - Depot United Campaign 2022
Lake Superior Railroad Museum $2,144 Duluth, MN, US Hanft Fride Voucher Program 2022
Minnesota Ballet $105,000 Duluth, MN, US Moveable Sprung Floor & Supplies 2022
Minnesota Ballet $8,643 Duluth, MN, US Arts For All Scholarships 2022
Minnesota Ballet $42,587 Duluth, MN, US Operating - Designated Funds 2022
Minnesota Ballet $2,161 Duluth, MN, US Operating-depot United Campaign 2022
St Louis County - The Depot $125,097 Duluth, MN, US Replacement Of Theatre Eqmt 2022
St Louis County Historical Society $82,223 Duluth, MN, US Move Collections Off-site Storage 2022
St Louis County Historical Society $2,161 Duluth, MN, US Operating - Depot United Campaign 2022
Arrowhead Chorale $5,460 Duluth, MN, US Support Holiday Traditions Concert 2022
Depot Foundation $2,161 Duluth, MN, US Operating - Depot United Campaign 2022
Duluth Art Institute $25,500 Duluth, MN, US Artist Exhibits 2022
Duluth Art Institute $1,025 Duluth, MN, US Arts For All Scholarships 2022
Duluth Art Institute $2,161 Duluth, MN, US Operating - Depot United Campaign 2022
Duluth Art Institute $2,852 Duluth, MN, US Operating - Designated Funds 2022
Duluth Playhouse $354 Duluth, MN, US Hanft Fride Voucher Program 2022
Duluth Superior Symphony Assoc $4,000 Duluth, MN, US Arts For All Scholarships 2022
Duluth Superior Symphony Associatio $21,545 Duluth, MN, US Concert Series Support 2022
Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra $2,161 Duluth, MN, US Operating - Depot United Campaign 2022
Lake Superior Railroad Museum $30,000 Duluth, MN, US Outdoor Platform Restoration 2022
Lake Superior Railroad Museum $2,955 Duluth, MN, US Operating - Designated Funds 2022
Lake Superior Railroad Museum $2,551 Duluth, MN, US Arts For All Scholarships 2022
Lake Superior Railroad Museum $2,161 Duluth, MN, US Operating - Depot United Campaign 2022
Lake Superior Railroad Museum $2,144 Duluth, MN, US Hanft Fride Voucher Program 2022
Minnesota Ballet $105,000 Duluth, MN, US Moveable Sprung Floor & Supplies 2022
Minnesota Ballet $8,643 Duluth, MN, US Arts For All Scholarships 2022
Minnesota Ballet $42,587 Duluth, MN, US Operating - Designated Funds 2022
Minnesota Ballet $2,161 Duluth, MN, US Operating-depot United Campaign 2022
St Louis County - The Depot $125,097 Duluth, MN, US Replacement Of Theatre Eqmt 2022
St Louis County Historical Society $82,223 Duluth, MN, US Move Collections Off-site Storage 2022
St Louis County Historical Society $2,161 Duluth, MN, US Operating - Depot United Campaign 2022
Arrowhead Chorale $5,175 Duluth, MN, US Recording Concerts/virtual Release 2021
Duluth Art Institute $23,512 Duluth, MN, US Artist Exhibits 2021
Duluth Playhouse $26,820 Duluth, MN, US Programmatic 2021
Duluth Playhouse $1,745 Duluth, MN, US Oransi Max Air Purifiers (5) 2021
Duluth Playhouse $18,165 Duluth, MN, US New Flooring For Dressing Rooms 2021
Duluth Playhouse $1,200 Duluth, MN, US Architectural Fees Wheelchair Lift 2021
Duluth Superior Symphony Associatio $27,925 Duluth, MN, US Bridge Session Concerts 2021
Lake Superior Railroad Museum $63,770 Duluth, MN, US Seacrest Model Railroad Exhibit 2021
Minnesota Ballet $64,024 Duluth, MN, US Office & Rehearsal Space Build-out 2021
St Louis County Historical Society $47,055 Duluth, MN, US New Display Cases 2021
St Louis County Admin Office $68,800 Duluth, MN, US Tenant Office Space Build-out 2021
Duluth Playhouse $2,460 Duluth, MN, US Arts For All Scholarships 2021
Lake Superior Railroad Museum $2,000 Duluth, MN, US Arts For All Scholarships 2021
Duluth Art Institute $2,000 Duluth, MN, US Arts For All Scholarships 2021
Minnesota Ballet $424 Duluth, MN, US Arts For All Scholarships 2021
Duluth Playhouse $3,867 Duluth, MN, US Operating - Depot United Campaign 2021
Minnesota Ballet $3,867 Duluth, MN, US Operating-depot United Campaign 2021
St Louis County Historical Society $3,867 Duluth, MN, US Operating - Depot United Campaign 2021
Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra $3,867 Duluth, MN, US Operating - Depot United Campaign 2021
Lake Superior Railroad Museum $3,867 Duluth, MN, US Operating - Depot United Campaign 2021
Arrowhead Chorale $3,867 Duluth, MN, US Operating - Depot United Campaign 2021
Duluth Art Institute $3,867 Duluth, MN, US Operating - Depot United Campaign 2021
Depot Foundation $3,867 Duluth, MN, US Operating - Depot United Campaign 2021
Duluth Playhouse $5,352 Duluth, MN, US Hanft Fride Voucher Program 2021
Lake Superior Railroad Museum $735 Duluth, MN, US Hanft Fride Voucher Program 2021
Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra $1,430 Duluth, MN, US Hanft Fride Voucher Program 2021
Arrowhead Chorale $2,000 Duluth, MN, US Covid Response Grant 2020
Arrowhead Chorale $5,000 Duluth, MN, US Dec 2020 Holiday Concerts Recording 2020
Duluth Art Institute $3,159 Duluth, MN, US Programmtic 2020
Duluth Art Institute $10,625 Duluth, MN, US Artist Stipends & Gallery Supplies 2020
Duluth Playhouse $31,500 Duluth, MN, US Family Theatre Productions 2020
Duluth Playhouse $11,481 Duluth, MN, US Programmatic 2020
Duluth Playhouse $20,000 Duluth, MN, US Covid Response Grant 2020
Duluth Superior Symphony Associatio $26,170 Duluth, MN, US Depot Youth Concert Series 2020
Lake Superior Railroad Museum $70,000 Duluth, MN, US Covid Response Grant 2020
Lake Superior Railroad Museum $3,294 Duluth, MN, US Programmatic 2020
Minnesota Ballet $2,297 Duluth, MN, US Programmatic 2020
Minnesota Ballet $30,287 Duluth, MN, US Sprung Floor/ Depot Rehearsal Space 2020
St Louis County Historical Society $4,185 Duluth, MN, US Programmatic 2020
St Louis County Historical Society $50,000 Duluth, MN, US Mining Exhibit Set-up 2020
St Louis County Admin Office $50,000 Duluth, MN, US Depot Great Hall Renovations 2020
Arrowhead Chorale $9,635 Duluth, MN, US Programmatic 2018
Duluth Art Institute $33,519 Duluth, MN, US Programmatic 2018
Duluth Art Institute $5,000 Duluth, MN, US Steffl Gallery Carpeting 2018
Duluth Childrens Museum $790 Duluth, MN, US Programmatic 2018
Duluth Playhouse $95,581 Duluth, MN, US Programmatic 2018
Duluth Superior Symphony Associatio $423 Duluth, MN, US Programmatic 2018
Historic Union Depot Corporation $25,000 Duluth, MN, US Toys: The Inside Story Exhibit 2018
Historic Union Depot Corporation $5,235 Duluth, MN, US Reupholster Board Room Chairs 2018
Lake Superior Railroad Museum $42,418 Duluth, MN, US Storage Of Seacrest Exhibit 2018
Lake Superior Railroad Museum $3,307 Duluth, MN, US Programmatic 2018
Lake Superior Railroad Museum $7,582 Duluth, MN, US Repair Pony Car Loco 28 2018
Matinee Musicale $1,561 Duluth, MN, US Programmatic 2018
Minnesota Ballet $3,930 Duluth, MN, US Programmatic 2018
Minnesota Ballet $1,960 Duluth, MN, US Replace Black Tutus 2018
St Louis County Historical Society $19,244 Duluth, MN, US Programmatic 2018
St Louis County Historical Society $2,000 Duluth, MN, US Duluth Bell Restoration 2018
St Louis County Historical Society $46,200 Duluth, MN, US Exhibit Design 2018
Arrowhead Chorale $7,030 Duluth, MN, US Programmatic 2017
Duluth Art Institute $55,017 Duluth, MN, US Programmatic 2017
Duluth Childrens Museum $777 Duluth, MN, US Programmatic 2017
Duluth Playhouse $76,072 Duluth, MN, US Programmatic 2017
Duluth Superior Symphony Associatio $35,417 Duluth, MN, US Programmatic 2017
Historic Union Depot Corporation $36,000 Duluth, MN, US Exhibit 2017
Lake Superior Railroad Museum $3,247 Duluth, MN, US Programmatic 2017
Matinee Musicale $77 Duluth, MN, US Programmatic 2017
Minnesota Ballet $3,855 Duluth, MN, US Programmatic 2017
Minnesota Ballet $1,000 Duluth, MN, US New Sprung Flooring 2017
Minnesota Ballet $11,709 Duluth, MN, US New Sprung Flooring 2017
Oneida Realty Company $15,000 Duluth, MN, US Fund Depot Program Director Position 2017
St Louis County Historical Society $50,280 Duluth, MN, US Improvements Lk Sup Ojibwe Gallery 2017
St Louis County Historical Society $10,000 Duluth, MN, US Interactive Learning Station 2017
St Louis County Historical Society $4,174 Duluth, MN, US Programmatic 2017
Arrowhead Chorale $5,029 Duluth, MN, US Programmatic 2016
Duluth Art Institute $67,268 Duluth, MN, US Programmatic 2016
Duluth Childrens Museum $743 Duluth, MN, US Programmatic 2016
Duluth Playhouse $94,821 Duluth, MN, US Programmatic 2016
Duluth Playhouse $3,150 Duluth, MN, US Body Mic Replacments 2016
Duluth Superior Symphony Associatio $17,898 Duluth, MN, US Programmatic 2016
Historic Union Depot Corporation $5,000 Duluth, MN, US Front Entrance Improvements 2016
Historic Union Depot Corporation $3,300 Duluth, MN, US Curriculum Development 2016
Historic Union Depot Corporation $15,000 Duluth, MN, US Programmatic 2016
Lake Superior Railroad Museum $3,600 Duluth, MN, US Restoration Of 28 Steamer Locomotive 2016
Lake Superior Railroad Museum $53,102 Duluth, MN, US Programmatic 2016
Matinee Musicale $73 Duluth, MN, US Programmatic 2016
Minnesota Ballet $4,265 Duluth, MN, US Programmatic 2016
Minnesota Ballet $700 Duluth, MN, US Blackout Curtains 2016
Oneida Realty Company $38,031 Duluth, MN, US Fund Depot Program Director Position 2016
St Louis County Historical Society $60,000 Duluth, MN, US Window Improvements 2016
St Louis County Historical Society $4,177 Duluth, MN, US Programmatic 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for The Depot Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 41-1356072
Website http://www.depotfoundation.org
Address 506 W MICHIGAN ST Duluth, MN 55802-1505

Key People (15)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Depot Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Chair Amy Hietapelto
Vice-chair Amy Kuronen
Secretary Karol Sowers
Treasurer Bill Gravelle
Director Dennis Lamkin

Forms 990-PF

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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.