WILLIAM BOSS FOUNDATION
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$10.5M
Total Assets (2025)
$458K
Avg Yearly Giving (2023–2025)
$1.4M
Giving on File
(3 yrs)
(3 yrs)
189
Grants on File
$7K
Avg Grant Size
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
DAN MCKEOWN
Phone
6516530599
Deadlines
PROPOSALS MAY BE SUBMITTED AT ANY TIME
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 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.
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.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | N/A | $8.6M | $799K | N/A |
| 2023 | $424K | $9.3M | $574K | 59 |
| 2024 | $441K | $10.3M | $945K | 62 |
| 2025 | $509K | $10.5M | $738K | 68 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 189 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$6K
Average
$7K
75th Pctl
$10K
Maximum
$18K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| HEIDI MCKEOWN | CHAIR | — |
| DAN MCKEOWN | PRESIDENT | — |
| DESMOND MCKEOWN | TREASURER | — |
| ISABELLA O'BRANSKI | SECRETARY | — |
| ISABELLA MCKEOWN | SECRETARY | — |
Grants Awarded (189 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMPAS INC | ST PAUL, MN | $18,000 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | 2024 |
| MINNESOTA OPERA COMPANY | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $18,000 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | 2025 |
| COMPAS INC | ST PAUL, MN | $18,000 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | 2025 |
| COMPAS INC | ST PAUL, MN | $18,000 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | 2023 |
| PARK SQUARE THEATRE COMPANY | ST PAUL, MN | $15,000 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | 2024 |
| NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE | ST PAUL, MN | $15,000 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | 2025 |
| PARK SQUARE THEATRE COMPANY | ST PAUL, MN | $15,000 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | 2025 |
| PARK SQUARE THEATRE COMPANY | ST PAUL, MN | $15,000 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | 2023 |
| SAINT PAUL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA SOCIETY | ST PAUL, MN | $12,500 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | 2023 |
| SAINT PAUL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA SOCIETY | ST PAUL, MN | $12,500 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | 2024 |
| ORDWAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS | ST PAUL, MN | $12,500 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | 2023 |
| SAINT PAUL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA SOCIETY | ST PAUL, MN | $12,500 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | 2025 |
| ORDWAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS | ST PAUL, MN | $12,500 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | 2025 |
| ORDWAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS | ST PAUL, MN | $12,500 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | 2024 |
| FAMILY MEANS | STILLWATER, MN | $12,000 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | 2025 |
| FAMILY MEANS | STILLWATER, MN | $11,000 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | 2024 |
| CHILDREN'S THEATRE COMPANY | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $10,000 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | 2023 |
| FAMILY MEANS | STILLWATER, MN | $10,000 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | 2023 |
| CHILDREN'S THEATRE COMPANY | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $10,000 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | 2024 |
| NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE | ST PAUL, MN | $10,000 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | 2023 |
| TEXTILE CENTER OF MINNESOTA | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $10,000 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | 2023 |
| MACPHAIL CENTER FOR MUSIC | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $10,000 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | 2023 |
| THE COWLES CENTER FOR DANCE | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $10,000 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | 2023 |
| LAKESHORE PLAYERS INC | WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN | $10,000 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | 2024 |
| KEYSTONE COMMUNITY SERVICES | ST PAUL, MN | $10,000 | GENERAL OPERATING FUND | 2023 |