Be Blessed Foundation Inc
Be Blessed Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Corcoran, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $8K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $14K.
Be Blessed Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Be Blessed Foundation Inc gave $14K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $13,606
- -31.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,701
- -65.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,190
- Total assets
- $8,149
- -63.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Be Blessed Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Carson Almquist ($4K). Together the top 6 received $8K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($6,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Be Blessed Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 157% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2022) to $20K (2024). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $6,000 |
| Carson Almquist Wayzata, MN | Vehicle Repair | $3,791 |
| Suzanne Cartmill McKinney, TX | Marriage Counseling | $1,380 |
| Andy Rakotz Becker, MN | Dog Medical Treatment | $1,000 |
| Taylor Larson St Louis Park, MN | Marriage Retreat | $657 |
| Margie McDaniel Ministries Maple Grove, MN | Sponsored Event | $449 |
| Buffalo High School Buffalo, MN | Sponsored Prom Event | $329 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,149 | $4,939 | $21,024 | $13,606 | 8 | $21,024 | $529 |
| 2024 | $22,300 | $59,285 | $49,380 | $19,900 | 4 | $35,685 | — |
| 2023 | $14,328 | $36,050 | $28,184 | $17,210 | 4 | $28,184 | — |
| 2022 | — | $11,471 | $6,609 | $5,300 | 5 | $6,609 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Be Blessed Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $529 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Be Blessed Foundation Inc is led by Jacob Richmann, Chairman since 2025 (on filings since 2022); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jacob Richmann
Chairman
Chairmann → Resident, 2023
Resident → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Denny Duron
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Rakotz
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jessa Rockotz (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Dennis Duron (2022) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Be Blessed Foundation Inc
How much does Be Blessed Foundation Inc give each year?
Be Blessed Foundation Inc gave $14K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $20K across 4 grants.
What is Be Blessed Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Be Blessed Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,190, and its average grant was $1,701, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Be Blessed Foundation Inc give grants?
Be Blessed Foundation Inc gives mostly in Minnesota: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (10%).
Does Be Blessed Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Be Blessed Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Be Blessed Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Be Blessed Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Carson Almquist ($3,791), Suzanne Cartmill ($1,380) and Andy Rakotz ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($6,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Be Blessed Foundation Inc?
Be Blessed Foundation Inc reported $8K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $21K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $529 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Be Blessed Foundation Inc?
Be Blessed Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Corcoran, MN. It holds $8K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Be Blessed Foundation Inc's EIN?
Be Blessed Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3076567. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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