Big Lake Spud Fest Inc
Big Lake Spud Fest Inc is a public charity based in Big Lake, Minnesota. It raises funds through a summer festival and charitable gambling to benefit local nonprofits and youth recreation programs.
Big Lake Spud Fest Inc at a glance
In short: Big Lake Spud Fest Inc gave $520K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $17K). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $520,003
- +13.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- -6.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,333
- +20.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,100
- Total assets
- $225,900
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Big Lake Spud Fest Inc
- How to Apply
-
Submit a completed LG503 form by mail or as a scanned email attachment. Requests should be submitted at least one week before the Donation Committee’s monthly meeting.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 215, Big Lake, MN 55309
Phone: (763) 607-3952
Website: https://biglakespudfest.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Big Lake Spud Fest Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Big Lake SchoolsCommunity Ed ($119K). Together the top 10 received $345K.
Grant Size Distribution
136 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 132 grants of 136 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization says it strives to donate at least 75% of its charitable gambling funds within the Big Lake area or to organizations that directly serve and support the community.
How Big Lake Spud Fest Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $54K (2020) to $520K (2025). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $520K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Big Lake SchoolsCommunity Ed | — | $118,950 |
| The Wave | — | $36,000 |
| Big Lake Baseball Association | — | $32,000 |
| Big Lake Youth Athletic Association | — | $30,000 |
| Big Lake All Night Graduation Commi | — | $25,000 |
| Big Lake Baseball Booster | — | $23,286 |
| Big Lake Ambassador Scholarship | — | $22,000 |
| Big Lake Quarterback Club | — | $20,000 |
| The Compassion Connection | — | $20,000 |
| Youre Not Alone | — | $17,500 |
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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 | $225,900 | $618,273 | $599,559 | $520,003 | 30 | — |
| 2024 | $207,107 | $499,737 | $503,123 | $459,132 | 32 | — |
| 2023 | $209,643 | $488,840 | $459,730 | $393,255 | 32 | — |
| 2022 | $182,850 | $343,747 | $300,158 | $224,824 | 22 | — |
| 2021 | $137,132 | $341,485 | $278,133 | $204,650 | 20 | — |
| 2020 | $71,989 | $84,299 | $74,810 | $54,100 | 7 | — |
| 2019 | $62,527 | $191,910 | $185,149 | $120,165 | 10 | $201 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to raise funds through a summer festival and charitable gambling activities to benefit local nonprofits and youth recreation programs. It says its donations help Big Lake children participate in sports, clubs and activities, access food during weekends and summer months, and benefit from other programs that enrich their lives. It also prioritizes contributions that can benefit the greatest number of people.
Grantmaking
In 2025, Big Lake Spud Fest reported 30 grants totaling $520,003. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $118,950, with a median grant of $11,100. The largest reported awards included Big Lake SchoolsCommunity Ed ($118,950), The Wave ($36,000), Big Lake Baseball Association ($32,000), Big Lake Youth Athletic Association ($30,000), Big Lake All Night Graduation Commi ($25,000), and Big Lake Baseball Booster ($23,286).
The organization accepts donation requests. Applicants are asked to complete an LG503 form and submit it by mail or as a scanned email attachment. The Donation Committee meets on the second Monday of each month; requests should arrive at least one week before that meeting. The committee presents recommendations to the Board of Directors on the third Tuesday, when requests are approved or denied.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Raeanne Danielowski as President, Donna Clarksean as Treasurer, Deb Johnson as Secretary, and Nick Paine as Vice President.
Big Lake Spud Fest Inc is led by Raeanne Danielowski, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Raeanne Danielowski
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deb Johnson
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna Clarksean
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nick Paine
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Amber Lankki (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Brad Cross (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Cody Munger (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Corrie Scott (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Denise McDowall (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Janet McKernan (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Jason Lankki (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Natalie Bender (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Sarah Scharf (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Don Orrock (2019) — Co-President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Big Lake Spud Fest Inc
How much does Big Lake Spud Fest Inc give each year?
Big Lake Spud Fest Inc gave $520K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $459K across 32 grants.
What is Big Lake Spud Fest Inc's typical grant size?
Big Lake Spud Fest Inc's median grant in 2025 was $11,100, and its average grant was $17,333, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Big Lake Spud Fest Inc's largest grantees?
Big Lake Spud Fest Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Big Lake SchoolsCommunity Ed ($118,950), The Wave ($36,000) and Big Lake Baseball Association ($32,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Big Lake Spud Fest Inc?
Big Lake Spud Fest Inc reported $226K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $618K.
What does Big Lake Spud Fest Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to raise funds through a summer festival and charitable gambling activities to benefit local nonprofits and youth recreation programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Big Lake Spud Fest Inc?
Submit a completed LG503 form by mail or as a scanned email attachment. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Big Lake Spud Fest Inc make grants?
The organization says it strives to donate at least 75% of its charitable gambling funds within the Big Lake area or to organizations that directly serve and support the community.
What is Big Lake Spud Fest Inc's EIN?
Big Lake Spud Fest Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1764906. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 23, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 28, 2026)
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