Minnesota Historical Society
SAINT PAUL, MN · Arts, Culture & Humanities
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2025). Minnesota Historical Society has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
Using the power of history to transform lives by preserving, sharing, and connecting. The Society preserves the evidence of the past and tells the stories of Minnesota's people. The Society provides opportunities for people of all ages to learn about the history of Minnesota, collects and cares for materials that document human life in Minnesota, makes them known and accessible to people in Minnesota and beyond, and encourages and executes research in Minnesota History.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2025.
Who funds Minnesota Historical Society
$34.4M in foundation grants on record from 101 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Wem Foundation | $25.4M | 4 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $1.2M | 4 |
| Margaret A Cargill Foundation | $730K | 3 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | $674K | 4 |
| Ruth A and Raymond A Reister Charitable Trust | $667K | 2 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | $556K | 4 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $467K | 4 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $325K | 5 |
| Fleetwood Foundation | $250K | 1 |
| Thomas and Julianne Youngren Foundation | $210K | 4 |
Leadership
Kent Whitworth (Principal officer)
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