Benedictine Living Communities Inc
We are a catholic, faith-based organization entrusted with advancing the life-enhancing senior care ministry of the benedictine sisters of duluth, Minnesota. We witness to god's love by creating inclusive communities, supporting those we serve to live well and with purpose, with special concern for the underserved.
Benedictine Living Communities Inc at a glance
In short: Benedictine Living Communities Inc gave $470K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $157K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $469,576
- -41.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $156,525
- -41.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $137,615
- Total assets
- $32,101,372
- +25.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Benedictine Living Communities Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Saint Anne of Winona ($287K). Together the top 3 received $470K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 11 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Benedictine Living Communities Inc gives
- Giving grew 254% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $106K (2021) to $803K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $470K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Anne of Winona Minneapolis, MN | Strategic Capital | $287,064 |
| Benedictine Health System Minneapolis, MN | System Support | $137,615 |
| Benedictine Foundation Minneapolis, MN | Foundation Expenses | $44,897 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,101,372 | $46,054,279 | $40,248,080 | $469,576 | 3 | $167,370 |
| 2024 | $25,561,908 | $40,722,375 | $36,332,932 | $802,813 | 3 | $181,210 |
| 2023 | $25,098,496 | $36,802,797 | $33,989,202 | $143,995 | 2 | $34,788 |
| 2022 | $21,749,420 | $34,853,052 | $32,167,953 | $132,734 | 2 | $4,862 |
| 2021 | $22,523,153 | $33,504,114 | $32,223,275 | $105,948 | 1 | $18,188 |
| 2020 | $22,047,133 | $35,324,503 | $33,355,787 | $430,177 | 1 | $8,675 |
About Benedictine Living Communities Inc
Based on IRS filings
Benedictine Living Communities Inc is a public charity, based in Minneapolis, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $32.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $470K. Net investment income was $167K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Benedictine Living Communities Inc is led by Jerry Carley, CEO of Bhs on every filing since 2020; 6 of 18 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jerry Carley
CEO of Bhs
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Seth Fisher
Executive Director of Blc-Dickinson
Executive Director of Blc - Dickinson → Executive Director of Blc-Dickinson, 2025
On filings since 2024
24 hrs/week
$136K (2024) → $283K (2025)
Jim Cornelius
Executive Director of Blc-Wahpeton
Executive Director - Wahpeton → Executive Director of Blc - Wahpeton, 2023
Executive Director of Blc - Wahpeton → Executive Director of Blc-Wahpeton, 2025
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Foss
Executive Director of Blc-Garrison
Executive Director - Garrison → Executive Director of Blc - Garrison, 2023
Executive Director of Blc - Garrison → Executive Director of Blc-Garrison, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Naomi Grueneich
Executive Director of Blc-Ellendale
Executive Director of Blc-Ellendale → Executive Director - Ellendale, 2022
Executive Director - Ellendale → Executive Director of Blc-Ellendale, 2023
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Taylar Hack
Vice President of Bhs & President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Greff
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pam Becker
Resident Service Director
Director of Nursing → Don, 2023
Don → Resident Service Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$136K (2021) → $124K (2025)
Christine Jas
Director of Nursing
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$127K (2025)
Melinda Nation
Director of Nursing
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$126K (2025)
Gene Lindemann
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Glynn
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Trupka
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Luanna Graeber
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Pardae
Cna-Nar
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$143K (2022) → $226K (2025)
Walter Nyambariga
Cna-Nar
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$127K (2025)
Kevin Rymanowski
CFO & Treasurer
CFO of Bhs → CFO of Bhs & Treasurer, 2022
CFO of Bhs & Treasurer → CFO & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beverly Kadrmas
Secretary
Director → Director & Secretary, 2022
Director & Secretary → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (22)
- Former: Jodi Hendrickson (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Jon Frantsvog (2020–2024) — Executive Director of Sbhc
- Former: Sr Mary Susan Dewitt (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Imelda Racraquin Frias (2022–2024)
- Former: Teresa Deegan (2023–2024)
- Former: Merry Abenir (2024)
- Former: Kelsey Peterson (2020–2023) — Executive Director of Blc - Lamoure
- Former: Tia Bowe (2020–2023) — Vice President of Bhs & Former President
- Former: Amy Harris (2023) — Nurse Aide Coach
- Former: Dan Narum (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Karen Kaiser (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Lailanie Concepcion (2020–2022)
- Former: Rick Lehnherr (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Sister Linda Wiggins (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Mark Gaboan (2022)
- Former: Tia Bowe Vp Of (2022) — Bhs & President
- Former: Jody Lawson (2020–2021) — Don
- Former: Lanette Lutz (2020–2021)
- Former: Regina Messer (2021) — Clinical Manager
- Former: Anthony Hanson (2020) — Executive Director of Ppcc
- Former: Jeff Moore (2020) — Chair
- Former: Pamela Becker (2020) — Director of Nursing
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 $283K, to Seth Fisher (Exec DIR of BLC-Dickinson). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Benedictine Living Communities Inc
How much does Benedictine Living Communities Inc give each year?
Benedictine Living Communities Inc gave $470K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $803K across 3 grants.
What is Benedictine Living Communities Inc's typical grant size?
Benedictine Living Communities Inc's median grant in 2025 was $137,615, and its average grant was $156,525, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Benedictine Living Communities Inc give grants?
Benedictine Living Communities Inc gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (3 grants).
Does Benedictine Living Communities Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Benedictine Living Communities Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Benedictine Living Communities Inc?
Benedictine Living Communities Inc reported $32.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $46.1M.
What is Benedictine Living Communities Inc's EIN?
Benedictine Living Communities Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1639687. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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