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. 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.
Apple Valley Yellow Ribbon Network at a glance
- Total assets
- $17,817
- +25.0% vs 2025
- Revenue (2026)
- $21,493
- -3.8% vs 2025
- Qualifying distributions (2026)
- $17,931
- -12.7% vs 2025
- Expenses (2026)
- $17,931
- -12.7% vs 2025
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Apple Valley Yellow Ribbon Network funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2025) to $8K (2021). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dakota County Technical College Rosemount, MN | Donation to provide a scholarship to a veteran. | $2,000 |
| Warrior 196 Leadership Foundation Apple Valley, MN | Provide scholarship funds awarded to select high school students in Minnesota school district 196. | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $17,817 | $21,493 | $17,931 | — | — | $17,931 | — | $671 |
| 2025 | $14,255 | $22,338 | $20,538 | $2,250 | 2 | $20,538 | — | $657 |
| 2024 | $12,405 | $18,409 | $14,259 | — | — | $14,259 | — | $509 |
| 2023 | $8,255 | $8,529 | $9,318 | $5,188 | 9 | $5,666 | $9 | — |
| 2022 | $8,775 | $9,571 | $10,027 | $6,714 | 15 | $7,165 | $10 | $402 |
| 2021 | $7,815 | $11,899 | $8,992 | $7,597 | 30 | — | — | $140 |
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.
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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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