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The Depot Foundation in Duluth, Minnesota was established in 1979 and is dedicated to preserving the St. Louis County Depot as a vibrant and welcoming forum for the arts, culture and history through managing and growing a permanent endowment.

Depot Foundation

506 W. Michigan Street
Duluth, MN 55802

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Monday – Friday – 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Staff

Learn about the amazing people inside of the Depot Foundation.

Jason Young, Development Director

Jason started with The Depot Foundation in 2023. In addition to his 16 years of experience working in philanthropy, Jason is a veteran of the U.S. Army. He earned his Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) in 2021. Most recently, he has worked with Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank and the UW-Superior Foundation. Born and raised in Duluth, MN, he currently lives in Hermantown with his wife and 2 children.

Contact Jason: jason@depotfoundation.org
Office: 218-733-7592
Cell: 218-409-5887

Shelly Vanneste, Administrative Assistant

Shelly was born and raised in the Duluth area. She lived in Arizona for 14 years and graduated from the University of Phoenix with a degree in Business Management. Prior to working with the Depot Foundation, she owned her own childcare business. Shelly is active in her church and sits on the REA3D Board. She has always been passionate about her hometown and the history it shares with generations of her family. She is currently living in Proctor with her husband and twin daughters.

Contact Shelly: info@depotfoundation.org
Office: (218) 279-9913

"The Depot Foundation, through its donors, has always been among our strongest supporters. Because of funding from the Depot Foundation we have new exhibits, restored equipment, better interpretation and a much richer guest/visitor experience."

"With 14 grants and over $450,000 over 13 years, the Depot Foundation helped the DAI support over 3,000 artists over 143 exhibitions. We appreciate the how the foundation helps pay artist’s stipends, gallery needs, and recently, scholarships for classes. Thank you donors!"

The Foundation has been there every step of the way to celebrate performances for out community inside the Depot’s many spaces. We are thrilled to have a partner such as the Foundation in this community.

The Depot Foundation has been Minnesota Ballet's steadfast partner for more than 40 years. Minnesota Ballet is so grateful for the Depot Foundation's commitment to preserving the Depot as a dynamic hub for the arts, culture and history.

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