TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OF ENDOWMENT AND TRUST ACCOUNTS BY BETHEL UNIVERSITY AND ITS CONSTITUENTS.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$19.1M
-16.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$651K
-15.1% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$651K
-15.1% YoY
About Bethel University Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Bethel University Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in ST PAUL, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $19.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grants totaling $651K. Net investment income was $2.4M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $19,075,604 | $22,745,842 | $23,520,243 |
| Revenue | $2,691,266 | $2,208,040 | $4,940,342 |
| Expenses | $2,026,199 | $784,582 | $791,645 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,360,783 | $238,363 | $277,464 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Bethel University Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Bethel University ($650,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BETHEL UNIVERSITY ST PAUL, MN | PROGRAMMING | $650,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LESLIE CHAPMAN | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| GAIL LUNDEEN | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JODY KOBBERVIG | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| DAVID EDGERTON | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| BRUCE JOHNSON | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| LAURA MCKNIGHT | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| BRIAN SALAMI | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| PAUL TOMMERDAHL | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| TIM DOTEN | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| RACHEL KARSJENS | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| ERIC SWANSON | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| CEDRIC LONG | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| ROSS ALLEN | EX-OFFICIO | 1 | — |
| CHRISTY COULTER | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| JEANNE OSGOOD | INTERIM EX DIRECTOR | 40 | — |
| MARK HINTZ | INTERIM ED THRU 8/12/24 | 40 | — |
| ANGELLA HJELLE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | — |
| MICHAEL JOHNSON | CONTROLLER | 1 | — |
| PAMELA BUCHANAN | DIRECTOR OF GOVT, CORP & FDTN RELATIONS | 40 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bethel University Foundation?
Bethel University Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in ST PAUL, MN. It holds $19.1M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Bethel University Foundation?
As of 2025, Bethel University Foundation holds $19.1M in total assets with $2.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $651K in 2025.
Where does Bethel University Foundation operate?
Bethel University Foundation has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What size grants does Bethel University Foundation award?
In 2025, Bethel University Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $651K — an average of about $651K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Bethel University Foundation's EIN?
Bethel University Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7094836. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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