The Mardi Gras Fund | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 05-0464995
Foundation Overview
Based in Ann Arbor, MI, The Mardi Gras Fund has awarded 205 grants totaling $728,500 to organizations in Illinois, Ohio and 2 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $14,500, with a median award of $3,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
5 of 17 recipients (29%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
42% of grants are awarded in Illinois, with additional funding distributed across 3 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (97%), Oak Park (3%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 13% decrease over 8 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Dual focus on community projects (67%) and general purposes, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Mardi Gras Fund'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Park Theatre Project | $8,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Ann Arbor Symphony | $6,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Art House | $5,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Chautauqua Arts Ed | $3,000 | Chautauqua, NY, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Chicago Jazz Philharmonic | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Chicago West Community Center | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Chicago Youth Symphany Orchestras | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Cleveland Public Theater | $6,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| The Cleveland Foundry | $7,500 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Free Spirit Media | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Girls Group | $10,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Hands On Sports Foundation Inc | $3,000 | Broadview Heights, OH, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Marwen | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Playmakers Laboratory | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| University Musical Society | $7,500 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Youth Empowerment | $1,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Albany Park Theatre Project | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Chicago Jazz Philharmonic | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Hands On Sports Foundation Inc | $3,000 | Broadview Heights, OH, US | General Support | 2023 |
| University Musical Society | $3,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Girls Group | $3,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Jazzistry | $2,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra | $3,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Cleveland Public Theater | $4,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Playmakers Laboratory | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The Cleveland Foundry | $3,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Marwen | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Albany Park Theatre Project | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Chicago Jazz Philharmonic | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Hands On Sports Foundation Inc | $3,000 | Broadview Heights, OH, US | General Support | 2023 |
| University Musical Society | $3,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Girls Group | $3,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Jazzistry | $2,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra | $3,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Cleveland Public Theater | $4,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Playmakers Laboratory | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The Cleveland Foundry | $3,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Marwen | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Albany Park Theatre Project | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Chicago Jazz Philharmonic | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Hands On Sports Foundation Inc | $3,000 | Broadview Heights, OH, US | General Support | 2022 |
| University Musical Society | $3,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Girls Group | $3,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Jazzistry | $3,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra | $3,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Cleveland Public Theater | $3,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Playmakers Laboratory | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Cleveland Foundry | $1,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Albany Park Theatre Project | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Chicago Jazz Philharmonic | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Hands On Sports Foundation Inc | $3,000 | Broadview Heights, OH, US | General Support | 2022 |
| University Musical Society | $3,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Girls Group | $3,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Jazzistry | $3,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra | $3,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Cleveland Public Theater | $3,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Playmakers Laboratory | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Cleveland Foundry | $1,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Albany Park Theatre Project | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Chicago Jazz Philharmonic | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Hands On Sports Foundation Inc | $3,000 | Broadview Heights, OH, US | General Support | 2022 |
| University Musical Society | $3,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Girls Group | $3,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Jazzistry | $3,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra | $3,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Cleveland Public Theater | $3,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Playmakers Laboratory | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Cleveland Foundry | $1,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Albany Park Theatre Project | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Chicago Jazz Philharmonic | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Hands On Sports Foundation Inc | $3,000 | Broadview Heights, OH, US | General Support | 2022 |
| University Musical Society | $3,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Girls Group | $3,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Jazzistry | $3,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra | $3,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Cleveland Public Theater | $3,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Playmakers Laboratory | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Cleveland Foundry | $1,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Albany Park Theatre Project | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Chicago Jazz Philharmonic | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Hands On Sports Foundation Inc | $3,000 | Broadview Heights, OH, US | General Support | 2022 |
| University Musical Society | $3,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Girls Group | $3,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Jazzistry | $3,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra | $3,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Cleveland Public Theater | $3,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Playmakers Laboratory | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Cleveland Foundry | $1,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Albany Park Theatre Project | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Art House | $4,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Chicago Jazz Philharmonic | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Hands On Sports Foundation Inc | $3,000 | Broadview Heights, OH, US | General Support | 2021 |
| University Musical Society | $4,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Girls Group | $4,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Jazzistry | $5,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra | $4,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Cleveland Public Theater | $4,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Playmakers Laboratory | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Albany Park Theatre Project | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Art House | $4,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Chicago Jazz Philharmonic | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Hands On Sports Foundation Inc | $3,000 | Broadview Heights, OH, US | General Support | 2021 |
| University Musical Society | $4,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Girls Group | $4,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Jazzistry | $5,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra | $4,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Cleveland Public Theater | $4,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Playmakers Laboratory | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Albany Park Theatre Project | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Art House | $4,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Chicago Jazz Philharmonic | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Hands On Sports Foundation Inc | $3,000 | Broadview Heights, OH, US | General Support | 2021 |
| University Musical Society | $4,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Girls Group | $4,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Jazzistry | $5,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra | $4,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Cleveland Public Theater | $4,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Playmakers Laboratory | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Albany Park Theatre Project | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Art House | $2,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Chicago Jazz Philharmonic | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| University Musical Society | $1,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Girls Group | $1,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Jazzistry | $5,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Community Music School Of Ann Arbor | $5,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Cleveland Public Theater | $4,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Playmakers Laboratory | $5,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Albany Park Theatre Project | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Art House | $2,500 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Barrel Of Monkeys Productions | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Free Spirit Media | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Chicago Jazz Philharmonic | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2018 |
| University Musical Society | $6,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Girls Group | $3,500 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Jazzistry | $4,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Corner Health Center Theater Troupe | $2,000 | Ypsilanti, MI, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra | $5,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Conservancy Of Cuyahoga Valley Np | $2,000 | Peninsula, OH, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Community Music School Of Ann Arbor | $6,500 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Bellissima Opera | $1,000 | Oak Park, IL, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Cleveland Public Theater | $2,500 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Riverside Arts Center | $3,000 | Ypsilanti, MI, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Albany Park Theatre Project | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Art House | $3,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Barrel Of Monkeys Productions | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Free Spirit Media | $4,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Chicago Jazz Philharmonic | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2017 |
| University Musical Society | $4,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Ann Arbor Public Schools Education | $500 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Flying Children's Art Center | $4,000 | Ypsilanti, MI, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Girls Group | $3,500 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Jazzistry | $5,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Corner Health Center Theater Troupe | $2,500 | Ypsilanti, MI, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra | $5,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Conservancy Of Cuyahoga Valley Np | $4,000 | Peninsula, OH, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Ymca Of Akron Make A Splash | $4,000 | Silver Lake, OH, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Community Music School Of Ann Arbor | $14,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Bellissima Opera | $2,000 | Oak Park, IL, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Cleveland Public Theater | $3,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Albany Park Theatre Project | $6,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Art House | $4,500 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Barrel Of Monkeys Productions | $5,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Free Spirit Media | $14,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Chicago Jazz Philharmonic | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2016 |
| University Musical Society | $8,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Fly Art Center | $7,000 | Ypsilanti, MI, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Girls Group | $6,500 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Jazzistry | $5,500 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Corner Health Center Theater Troupe | $5,000 | Ypsilanti, MI, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra | $6,500 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Conservancy Of Cuyahoga Valley Np | $3,000 | Peninsula, OH, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Ymca Of Akron Make A Splash | $5,000 | Silver Lake, OH, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Community Music School Of Ann Arbor | $7,500 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Bellissima Opera | $2,000 | Oak Park, IL, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Cleveland Public Theater | $3,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Community Action Network | $1,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 05-0464995 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 515 W WASHINGTON ST Ann Arbor, MI 48103-4231 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Mardi Gras Fund's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Margaret Northrup |
|---|---|
| Treasurer | Robert Northrup Jr |
| Secretary | Anne Northrup |
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