Apple Valley Yellow Ribbon Network

Private foundation · Grantmaker Apple Valley, MN EIN: 45-5154354

Apple Valley Yellow Ribbon Network is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Apple Valley, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $18K in total assets. In 2026, it made $18K in qualifying distributions.

Key facts about Apple Valley Yellow Ribbon Network

EIN
45-5154354
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2026
Total assets
$17,817

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2026 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$18K

+25.0% YoY

Revenue

$21K

-3.8% YoY

Qualifying Distributions

$18K

-12.7% YoY

Expenses

$18K

-12.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Apple Valley Yellow Ribbon Network reported a distributable amount of $671 for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How Apple Valley Yellow Ribbon Network gives

  • Giving fell 66% from 2022 to 2025. Method
  • In 2026 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

5states

Cities

Apple ValleyEaganRosemountSt. PaulMinneapolisFarmingtonBurnsvilleColumbia HeghtsDallasEagenHugoLino LakesMaplewoodMonroeOak Park HeightsStatin IslandVista

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$2K$4K$6K$8K30 grants2021 15 grants2022 9 grants2023 0 grants2024 2 grants2025 0 grants2026

From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2025) to $8K (2021). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $2K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

26 grants across all recorded years

26<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2026.

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$10K$20K$30K2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
Metric202620252024
Total Assets$17,817$14,255$12,405
Revenue$21,493$22,338$18,409
Expenses$17,931$20,538$14,259
Qualifying Distributions$17,931$20,538$14,259
Distributable Amount$671$657$509

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 11, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 15, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 24, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 21, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 9, 2025)
  6. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 26, 2026)
  7. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Apple Valley Yellow Ribbon Network is led by BJ Gugat, President on the 2026 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • BJ Gugat

    President

    New on the 2026 filing

    15 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Glenn Sonnee

    Secetary

    Secretarytreasurer → Secretary, 2023

    Secretary → Secetary, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • John Wigen

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2023

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jim Hoffman

    Vice President

    New on the 2026 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (8)
  • Former: Jay Peterson (2021–2025) — President
  • Former: Carla Tappainer (2022) — Director
  • Former: Melissa Nelson (2022) — Director
  • Former: Bill Tschohl (2021) — Director
  • Former: Curt Martinson (2021) — Director
  • Former: Joel Hohenstein (2021) — Director
  • Former: Paul Chellsen (2021) — President
  • Former: Rich Davey (2021) — Director

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Frequently asked questions about Apple Valley Yellow Ribbon Network

How large is Apple Valley Yellow Ribbon Network?

Apple Valley Yellow Ribbon Network reported $18K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $18K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $671 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is Apple Valley Yellow Ribbon Network?

Apple Valley Yellow Ribbon Network is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Apple Valley, MN. It holds $18K in total assets as of 2026.

Where does Apple Valley Yellow Ribbon Network operate?

Apple Valley Yellow Ribbon Network has awarded grants in California, Minnesota, North Carolina, New York, Texas.

What is Apple Valley Yellow Ribbon Network's EIN?

Apple Valley Yellow Ribbon Network's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-5154354. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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