Blaze Credit Union Foundation
Blaze Credit Union Foundation is a Saint Paul, Minnesota-based Form 990 public charity formed in 2018. It supports community well-being through charitable giving, education, scholarships, teacher grants, and volunteerism.
Blaze Credit Union Foundation at a glance
In short: Blaze Credit Union Foundation gave $155K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $154,780
- +55.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,056
- -22.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $217,808
- -12.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Blaze Credit Union Foundation
- Review Cycle
- Teacher Grant applications for 2026 are due October 3, 2026. Community donation requests should be submitted at least three weeks before the event.
- Deadline
- Teacher Grant applications for 2026 are due October 3, 2026.
- Next open deadline
- January 6, 2027 (Blaze Foundation Teacher Grant)
- Contact
Mailing address: 840 Westminster Street, Saint Paul, MN 55130
Phone: (651) 291-1515
Website: https://blazecu.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Blaze Credit Union Foundation
Blaze Foundation Scholarship Program
Blaze Credit Union Foundation
Amount
$2,500 per scholarship
Deadline
Expected ~March
Based on past cycles
Blaze Foundation Teacher Grant
Blaze Credit Union Foundation
Amount
Up to $2,500
Deadline
Expected ~January
Based on past cycles
Who Blaze Credit Union Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Gillette Children's Hospital Foundation ($22K). Together the top 10 received $115K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s website says it supports Minnesota nonprofit organizations and communities. In filing year 2024, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota, 6% to Michigan, and 6% to Utah. Its scholarship program is described as supporting students in Minnesota communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How Blaze Credit Union Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $58K (2022) to $155K (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $155K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gillette Children's Hospital Foundation Saint Paul, MN | Charitable Donations | $21,700 |
| Saint Paul Public Schools Saint Paul, MN | Charitable Donations | $12,500 |
| Blaze Credit Union Falcon Heights, MN | Charitable Donations | $11,000 |
| Think Small Saint Paul, MN | Charitable Donations | $10,000 |
| Small Sums DBA at Home Group Inc Saint Paul, MN | Charitable Donations | $10,000 |
| Cars for Neighbors Inc Blaine, MN | Charitable Donations | $10,000 |
| Tree Trust Saint Paul, MN | Charitable Donations | $10,000 |
| Western Communities Action Network Inc Mound, MN | Charitable Donations | $10,000 |
| Our Saviour's Community Service Minneapolis, MN | Charitable Donations | $10,000 |
| Construction Careers Foundation Minnetonka, MN | Charitable Donations | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $217,808 | $244,151 | $275,655 | $154,780 | 14 |
| 2023 | $249,312 | $342,860 | $248,151 | $99,505 | 7 |
| 2022 | $154,603 | $246,566 | $234,519 | $58,315 | 3 |
| 2021 | $142,556 | $222,002 | $140,462 | $64,000 | 4 |
| 2020 | $61,016 | $87,007 | $89,987 | — | — |
| 2019 | $63,996 | $115,472 | $111,263 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated mission is to “passionately provide resources to enhance the overall wellness of the community.” Its website lists community-giving priorities that include education and financial empowerment, housing, hunger, cancer, health and wellness, and veterans and military families. The 2024 filing describes five focus areas for Community Impact Grants: community and economic development; diversity, equity and inclusion; housing; hunger relief and healthy eating; and informal education supporting life skills and financial well-being.
The filing says Community Impact Grants go to charitable organizations whose work aligns with at least one of those focus areas. Examples of grantees’ work, as described by the organizations themselves, include Gillette Children’s Hospital Foundation’s support for patient care, education, and research; Think Small’s work to advance quality care and education for young children; and Cars for Neighbors’ car-care assistance for neighbors in need. Other 2024 grantees describe work in emergency services, adult education, and social services.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the Foundation reported 14 itemized grants totaling $154,780. Grants ranged from $9,580 to $21,700, with a median of $10,000. The largest listed grant was $21,700 to Gillette Children’s Hospital Foundation. Other notable grants were $12,500 to Saint Paul Public Schools and $11,000 to Blaze Credit Union. Twelve additional listed grants included $10,000 each to Think Small, Small Sums DBA At Home Group Inc., Cars for Neighbors Inc., Tree Trust, Western Communities Action Network Inc., Our Saviour’s Community Service, Construction Careers Foundation, People Responding in Social Ministry, and Model Cities of St. Paul Inc.; the filing also lists $10,000 to Open Door Outreach Center Inc. in Michigan.
The 2024 filing separately describes $125,000 in Community Impact Grants, $70,000 in student scholarships, and $22,400 in teacher grants. It says donation requests other than teacher grants, student scholarships, community grants, and donations to Children’s Miracle Network go through a contribution database and approval process; the three grant programs are decided through subcommittees.
The Foundation’s website invites eligible Minnesota nonprofits to request financial or in-kind support, including sponsorships and silent-auction items. It asks that donation requests be submitted at least three weeks before the event. The website says it cannot provide monetary donations to individuals or for-profit organizations, or to school extracurricular activities such as sports, clubs, and booster programs; post-prom or post-grad parties; individual youth or amateur athletics teams; or school carnivals or galas. It says in-kind donations may be available for auctions, raffles, or prize giveaways.
The Teacher Grant program supports Minnesota K–12 public, private, and charter school educators with $500–$2,500 for underfunded classroom projects focused on student financial well-being and life skills. After-school and sports programs are not eligible. The 2026 application period runs August 10–October 3, 2026.
The scholarship program supports students pursuing post-secondary education through needs-based and member-exclusive awards. The 2026 application period ended March 31, 2026. The website lists $120,000 for 48 needs-based scholarships and $60,000 for 24 member-exclusive scholarships, each worth $2,500. The Foundation’s 2024 filing also reports awarding student scholarships; these awards are for individual students, not grants to outside organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Christine Cordell as chair, Tina Jones as vice chair, Soua Yee Vang as treasurer, and Malee Yang as secretary, who left in 2024. Directors listed are Cindy Boden, Josh Chacon, Savanna Givens, Nikki Sizemore, Stephanie Johnson, and Lisa Lehman.
Blaze Credit Union Foundation is led by Dan Stoltz, CEO - Credit Union on the 2024 filing; none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dan Stoltz
CEO - Credit Union
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine Cordell
Chair
Chair → President & Chair, 2021
President & Chair → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Josh Chacon
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nikki Sizemore
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Boden
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Savanna Givens
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Lehman
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Johnson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tina Jones
Vice Chair
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Malee Yang
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Burleson
CFO - Credit Union
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Soua Yee Vang
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Souayee Vang (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Aaron Kastner (2022–2023) — CFO - Credit Union
- Former: Dave Boden (2022–2023) — CEO - Credit Union
- Former: Scarlett Yang (2023) — Associate Director
- Former: Cyndi Pilney (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Jen McCorkle (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Lori Hodapp (2021) — Director
- Former: Lorraine Lennartson (2019–2020) — Secretary
- Former: Jen (2019) — McCorkle
- Former: SouaYee (2019) — Vang
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Blaze Credit Union Foundation
How much does Blaze Credit Union Foundation give each year?
Blaze Credit Union Foundation gave $155K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $100K across 7 grants.
What is Blaze Credit Union Foundation's typical grant size?
Blaze Credit Union Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,056, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Blaze Credit Union Foundation give grants?
Blaze Credit Union Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Michigan (6%) and Utah (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Saint Paul, MN (6 grants).
Does Blaze Credit Union Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Blaze Credit Union Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Donations" (14 grants).
Who are Blaze Credit Union Foundation's largest grantees?
Blaze Credit Union Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Gillette Children's Hospital Foundation ($21,700), Saint Paul Public Schools ($12,500) and Blaze Credit Union ($11,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Blaze Credit Union Foundation?
Blaze Credit Union Foundation reported $218K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $244K.
What does Blaze Credit Union Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s stated mission is to “passionately provide resources to enhance the overall wellness of the community.” Its website lists community-giving priorities that include education and financial empowerment, housing, hunger, cancer, health and wellness, and veterans and military families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Blaze Credit Union Foundation?
Blaze Credit Union Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check blazecu.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Blaze Credit Union Foundation's EIN?
Blaze Credit Union Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4112454. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 20, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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