Rum Fund

EIN 13-4022921 Β· MN Β· NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$1.3K Funds in MN, MO, CA +8
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Rum Fund based in MN paid 40 grants totaling $288.6K to 40 organizations across 11 states. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $103.3K, with a median of $1.3K. Its largest recipients included Minnesota Orchestra Association, Guthrie Theater, and Minneapolis Jewish Federation. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$3,132,776
Giving (latest yr)
$288,592
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
40
Median grant
$1.3K
Recipients
40
States reached
11
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No β€” invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Minnesota Orchestra Association$103,333
  • Guthrie Theater$54,167
  • Minneapolis Jewish Federation$25,000
  • Children's Theatre Company$19,842
  • Temple Israel$18,800

Where grants went

  • Minnesota$260,442 Β· 25 grants
  • Missouri$10,000 Β· 1 grant
  • California$8,000 Β· 4 grants
  • New York$5,500 Β· 2 grants
  • PW$2,000 Β· 1 grant
  • Alabama$1,000 Β· 1 grant

Grants Paid (40)

Minnesota Orchestra Association
Minneapolis, MN
General operations
$103,333
Guthrie Theater
Minneapolis, MN
General operations
$54,167
Minneapolis Jewish Federation
Minnetonka, MN
General operations
$25,000
Children's Theatre Company
Minneapolis, MN
General operations
$19,842
Temple Israel
Minneapolis, MN
General operations
$18,800
Washington University
St Louise, MO
General operations
$10,000
Minnesota Hillel
Minneapolis, MN
General operations
$7,500
The Sholom Foundation
Minneapolis, MN
General operations
$7,200
Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
New York, NY
General operations
$5,000
Film Independent
Los Angeles, CA
General operations
$5,000
Jewish Community Relations Council
Minneapolis, MN
General operations
$3,600
University of MN Foundation
Minneapolis, MN
General operations
$2,750

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Rum Fund does not accept unsolicited applications β€” its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Rum Fund is classified as a Arts, Culture & Humanities funder. Museums, performing arts, cultural institutions, and the humanities. Its recent grants reached organizations across 11 states.

In its most recent filing, Rum Fund reported 40 itemized grants totaling $288.6K. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $103.3K (median $1.3K).

Recent recipients include Minnesota Orchestra Association, Guthrie Theater, Minneapolis Jewish Federation, among 40 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Rum Fund is a private foundation based in Minnesota, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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