This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
Donate to Marine Mills Folk School

Support our mission to enrich lives and strengthen community. Collectively, donations from individuals like you make our programs possible! 44% of our income is from individual donations—gifts in any amount make a difference.
Members empower us to offer opportunities for everyone to discover the joys of creating together from a folk school tradition that values the natural world, cultural heritage, social participation and lifelong learning.
Membership Benefits
Donations of $5/month or more ($60 annually) receive these benefits:
- Early-bird registration for class releases
- 10% discount on Marine Mills Folk School merchandise
- Invitation to an annual social event
- The joy of passing on traditional arts & crafts knowledge to future generations
Suggested Donation Levels:
- $5/month ($60 annually)
- $10/month ($120 annually)
- $30/month ($360 annually)
- $50/month ($600 annually)
- $100/month ($1200 annually)

Donate by check:
Marine Mills Folk School
PO Box 111
Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047
Thank you for your support! Marine Mills Folk School is a 501c3 nonprofit, and your tax-deductible gift will help us advance the rich art of creating for all generations.
Our TAX ID number is 83-0646600.
More Ways to Give
We also accept gifts through:
- Employer Matches
- Stock
- Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) or Family Foundations
- Planned Giving
- Charitable IRA Distributions
To discuss these gift types and learn how our organization stewards funds, contact our Executive Director, Julie McGarvie:
julie@marinemillsfolkschool.org.
Donor-Advised Funds
When you make a gift through your Donor Advised Fund (DAF), you are able to designate gifts directly to the organizations and causes you care about, like Marine Mills Folk School. Funds in the account typically grow tax-free, and can be deducted at the time the money is contributed. This is an excellent way for community leaders like yourself to ensure that we continue our mission of enriching lives and strengthening community by creating together from a folk school tradition.
Legal Name: Marine Mills Folk School
Address: 550 Pine Street, Marine on St Croix MN 55047
Phone: 612-440-6295
Tax ID:83-0646600
Organization Exempt Status: 501(c)(3)


In-Kind Donations
We value the sharing of resources and appreciate in-kind gifts that support our mission and program needs. All potential in-kind gifts will be thoughtfully reviewed by the Marine Mills Folk School Governance Committee before determining alignment and acceptance. For more information, please review the MMFS Gift Acceptance Policy.
To offer an in-kind gift, please contact our Executive Director, Julie McGarvie:
julie@marinemillsfolkschool.org.
Volunteer
We began as a volunteer-run organization and continue to engage with volunteers to help fulfill our mission. To offer the gift of your time and energy, please visit our
Volunteer page for more information.







