Arlin Falck Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Caledonia, MN EIN: 41-1925877

The Arlin Falck Foundation is a private foundation established in 1999 and headquartered in Caledonia, Minnesota. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation focused on community-based grantmaking.

Key facts about Arlin Falck Foundation

EIN: 41-1925877
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $130,194
Grants made (2024): 22
Average grant: $5,918
Median grant: $4,393
New grantees (estimate): 27% first-time grantees (6 of 22, 2024)
Primary geography: Minnesota (76% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
How to apply: Grant applications are accepted on a rolling basis with periodic deadlines. Full details ↓
Deadline: Rolling

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Arlin Falck Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Arlin Falck Foundation's 22 itemized 2024 grants were Minnesota (76%) and Iowa (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Mabel, MN (4 grants), Caledonia, MN (3 grants), Waukon, IA (3 grants) and Rushford, MN (2 grants). None of its 22 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (9 grants).

Is Arlin Falck Foundation open to new grantees?

27%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 6 of 22 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $5K. How we count

Medians: $9K first-time, $4K repeat.

55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving fell 42% from 2021 to 2024. Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$130K

-42.2% YoY

Grant Count

-24.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$6K

-23.8% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation provides funding for scholarships and supports a diverse range of community initiatives. Funding priorities include:

Scholarships
Community development projects
Community promotions and education
Infrastructure improvements (parking lots, building rehabilitation, facility upgrades)
Equipment and safety gear for emergency services
Historical preservation and accessibility enhancements
Educational resources and materials
Community assistance programs

Grantmaking

Grant Range

$4,000-$5,000

Review Cycle

. Eligible applicants include municipalities and organizations with 501(c)(3) designation from the Internal Revenue Service. Interested organizations can contact the foundation for application materials and guidelines.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation serves four primary counties:

Winneshiek County, Iowa
Allamakee County, Iowa
Fillmore County, Minnesota
Houston County, Minnesota

The foundation is headquartered in Caledonia, Minnesota, and actively encourages grant applications from all eligible organizations within these service areas.

Grant Distribution by State

Minnesota $99K (76%)

Iowa $31K (24%)

Share of all 22 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Iowa Minnesota

Cities

CaledoniaDecorahWaukonMabelRushfordLa CrescentHarmonyPostvilleLansingCalmarCantonHoustonSpring GroveBrownsvilleHarpers FerrySpring ValleyBurr OakEitzenFort AtkinsonLanesboro

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets & Giving (2024):

Total assets: $3,199,463
Total revenues: $136,365
Total expenses: $225,873
Total giving: $225,000

Historical Trends:

2023: Assets $3,400,000 | Total giving $240,400 | 37 grants
2022: Assets $3,600,000 | Total giving $224,000 | 32 grants
2021: Assets $3,800,000 | Total giving $263,000 | 43 grants

The foundation maintains a lean operational structure with no full-time employees.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

163 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include City of Brownsville ($20,000), City of Eitzen ($15,000), Houston County Sheriff's Posse ($11,700).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CITY OF BROWNSVILLE Brownsville, MN	FIRE & RESUCE WELL & OP EQUIPMENT	$20,000
CITY OF EITZEN Eitzen, MN	UTV PUMP	$15,000
HOUSTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S POSSE Caledonia, MN	DRONE PROGRAM REPLACEMENT & UPGRADE	$11,700
CALEDONIA AREA COMMUNITY CHARITIES Caledonia, MN	BLACKTOP PARKING LOT/REPAINT LANES	$11,282
LANESBORO HISTORICAL PRESERVATION Lanesboro, MN	ENHANCE ACCESSIBILITY/WALKING TRAIL	$10,000
POSTVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT Postville, IA	MULTI-BAND PORTABLE RADIOS	$7,000
LANSING IOWA FOOD TRUST Lansing, IA	FOOD FOR THE HOLIDAYS	$6,000
DECORAH HIGH SCHOOL Decorah, IA	SCHOLARSHIPS	$5,900
CITY OF MABEL (PUBLIC LIBRARY) Mabel, MN	TECHNOLOGY UPDATE	$5,274
HESPER MABEL HISTORICAL SOCIETY Mabel, MN	BUILDING & GROUNDS UPGRADES & IMP	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Key Personnel:

Kathleen V. Nelson – President
Dale Evavold – Secretary
Alan C. Anderson – Treasurer

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Kathleen V Nelson	President	22.5	$49,560
Dale Evavold	Secretary	1	$8,010
Alan C Anderson	Treasurer	1	$8,010

Contact Information

Address: 12743 Buckley Road Caledonia, MN 55921-2808

Phone: 507-724-3348

Email: arlinfalckfoundation@yahoo.com

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Arlin Falck Foundation fund?

The foundation provides funding for scholarships and supports a diverse range of community initiatives. Funding priorities include: • Scholarships • Community development projects • Community promotions and education • Infrastructure improvements (parking lots, building rehabilitation, facility upgrades) • Equipment and safety gear for emergency services • Historical preservation and accessibility enhancements • Educational resources and materials • Community assistance programs

How do I apply for a grant from Arlin Falck Foundation?

Grant applications are accepted on a rolling basis with periodic deadlines. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

Where does Arlin Falck Foundation make grants?

The foundation serves four primary counties: • Winneshiek County, Iowa • Allamakee County, Iowa • Fillmore County, Minnesota • Houston County, Minnesota The foundation is headquartered in Caledonia, Minnesota, and actively encourages grant applications from all eligible organizations within these service areas.