Arsher Charitable Trust
Arsher Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Hibbing, Minnesota. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including churches, social-service providers, food programs, health organizations, and other nonprofits.
Arsher Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Arsher Charitable Trust gave $839K across 45 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in Minnesota. 11% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $838,500
- -1.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 45
- -4.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,633
- +2.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $12,205,035
- +1.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (5 of 45, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (74% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Arsher Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 605 West 37Th Street, Hibbing, MN 55746
Phone: (218) 262-1023
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Arsher Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was First Lutheran Church ($100K). Together the top 10 received $568K.
Grant Size Distribution
226 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 204 grants of 226 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 74% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota. The reported shares for other recipient states included New York (13%), Michigan (2%), Nebraska (2%), and New Hampshire (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Arsher Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 45 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 84% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $748K (2023) to $902K (2021). In 2025 it made 45 grants totaling $839K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Lutheran Church Hibbing, MN | General Support | $100,000 |
| North Homes Children & Family Services Grand Rapids, MN | General Support | $100,000 |
| Salvation Army - Hibbing Hibbing, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
| Second Harvest Northland Duluth, MN | General Support | $82,500 |
| Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota St. Paul, MN | General Support | $50,000 |
| Star of the North Maternity Home Duluth, MN | General Support | $50,000 |
| St Francis Health Services of Morris Inc Morris, MN | General Support | $25,000 |
| Light the Way Lutheran Church Tucson, MN | General Support | $20,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation Staten Island, MN | General Support | $20,000 |
| Twelfth Step House Virginia, NE | General Support | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,205,035 | $1,115,468 | $939,995 | $838,500 | 45 | $859,211 | $1,048,601 | $882,322 |
| 2024 | $12,029,952 | $1,247,031 | $970,480 | $855,000 | 47 | $891,624 | $1,186,142 | $839,061 |
| 2023 | $11,757,763 | $1,134,722 | $821,085 | $747,500 | 42 | $757,749 | $1,075,406 | $772,887 |
| 2022 | $11,442,265 | $170,882 | $862,503 | $785,881 | 47 | $794,632 | $297,743 | $804,165 |
| 2021 | $12,132,692 | $1,207,661 | $963,333 | $901,500 | 45 | $912,033 | $1,156,811 | $911,473 |
| 2020 | $11,891,112 | $701,184 | $874,354 | $795,000 | 46 | — | $649,436 | $775,945 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arsher Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $882K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations serving people facing hunger, recovery, vision loss, and other needs. Second Harvest Northland describes its mission as ending hunger together in northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin. Twelfth Step House says it provides a safe residence for people recovering from chemical abuse. Lighthouse Center for Vital Living describes its work as fostering vibrant lives for people with vision loss and other challenges to independence.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust made 45 grants totaling $838,500. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The filing lists general support as the purpose for its largest grants. Notable recipients included First Lutheran Church and North Homes Children & Family Services ($100,000 each), Second Harvest Northland ($82,500), and Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota and Star of the North Maternity Home ($50,000 each). Other reported 2025 grants included $20,000 to Twelfth Step House and $13,000 to Lighthouse Center for Vital Living.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists the following trustees: John N Nys, Rana R Porter, Kent D Rhude, Cary J Rhude, Sally A Pernat, and Joan Rhude.
Arsher Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; 2 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John N. Nys
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2025)
Kent D. Rhude
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2024) → $3K (2025)
Cary J. Rhude
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joan Rhude
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rana R. Porter
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sally A. Pernat
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $3K, to Kent D Rhude (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Arsher Charitable Trust
How much does Arsher Charitable Trust give each year?
Arsher Charitable Trust gave $839K across 45 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $855K across 47 grants.
What is Arsher Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Arsher Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $18,633, across 45 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Arsher Charitable Trust that year got $9K on average.
Where does Arsher Charitable Trust give grants?
Arsher Charitable Trust gives mostly in Minnesota: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Duluth, MN (9 grants), Hibbing, MN (4 grants), Virginia, MN (3 grants) and Chisholm, MN (2 grants).
Does Arsher Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Arsher Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (45 of 45) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Arsher Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Arsher Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include First Lutheran Church ($100,000), North Homes Children & Family Services ($100,000) and Salvation Army - Hibbing ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Arsher Charitable Trust?
Arsher Charitable Trust reported $12.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $859K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $882K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Arsher Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations serving people facing hunger, recovery, vision loss, and other needs. Second Harvest Northland describes its mission as ending hunger together in northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Arsher Charitable Trust?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Arsher Charitable Trust's EIN?
Arsher Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-6331441. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Arsher Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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