Burnsville Rotary Foundation
Funding for local, national and international projects
Burnsville Rotary Foundation at a glance
In short: Burnsville Rotary Foundation gave $191K across 8 grants in 2026 (avg $24K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $191,204
- +34.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $23,901
- +34.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $6,750
- Total assets
- $536,851
- +111.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (57% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Burnsville Rotary Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Grants Under 5000 ($82K). Together the top 8 received $191K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 27 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Burnsville Rotary Foundation gives
- Giving grew 101% from 2023 to 2026. 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $85K (2021) to $191K (2026). In 2026 it made 8 grants totaling $191K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grants Under 5000 | — | $81,704 |
| 360 Communities Burnsville, MN | — | $65,000 |
| Brainpower in a Backpack Burnsville, MN | — | $13,000 |
| Free Book Buggy Eagan, MN | — | $7,500 |
| Foundation 191 Burnsville, MN | — | $6,000 |
| MN Valley Young Life Burnsville, MN | — | $6,000 |
| Open Door Food Shelf Eagan, MN | — | $6,000 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace Burnsville, MN | — | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $536,851 | $484,536 | $202,046 | $191,204 | 8 | $14,620 |
| 2025 | $254,361 | $142,039 | $153,129 | $142,424 | 8 | $7,081 |
| 2024 | $265,451 | $179,136 | $120,331 | $119,599 | 4 | $7,719 |
| 2023 | $206,646 | $105,832 | $96,212 | $95,270 | 3 | $245 |
| 2022 | $197,026 | $97,060 | $111,627 | $106,405 | 4 | $166 |
| 2021 | $211,593 | $135,554 | $90,228 | $84,845 | 3 | $192 |
About Burnsville Rotary Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Burnsville Rotary Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Burnsville, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $537K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 8 grants totaling $191K. Net investment income was $15K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Burnsville Rotary Foundation is led by Tony Compton, President El since 2026 (on filings since 2024); none of the 14 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Tony Compton
President El
Pr Image → President El, 2026
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tone Waters
President
New on the 2026 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Brakke
Secretary
Treasurer → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Thulien
Service
President → Past President, 2025
Past President → Service, 2026
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Jorgensen
Past President
Membership → President El, 2025
President El → Past President, 2026
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ali Awad
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2026
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Nelson
Vocational
President El → President, 2025
President → Vocational, 2026
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ana Garcia
Membership
New on the 2026 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bridget Ische
Foundation
New on the 2026 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Connor-Pearson
Social
New on the 2026 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Iliana Luebbert
Community Se
New on the 2026 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jack Kuehn
Sergeant at
New on the 2026 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nikhil Sehgal
Fundraising
New on the 2026 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Hillmer
Internationa
New on the 2026 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Barbara Zorn (2021–2025) — Historical
- Former: Peggy Hicks (2021–2025) — Social
- Former: Ted Ault (2021–2025) — World Svc
- Former: Wayne Jarvi (2022–2025) — Vocational
- Former: Andrew Johnson (2023–2025) — Community Sv
- Former: Pete Schulte (2023–2025) — Foundation
- Former: Ally Baer (2024–2025) — Member
- Former: Keith Mattson (2024–2025) — Treasurer
- Former: Jerry Buseman (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Jim Schmitt (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Karyn Braddock (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Heather Manley (2021–2022) — Past President
- Former: Robert Bro (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Brad Fendler (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Doug Stevens (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jb Ball (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Marcus Thomas (2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Burnsville Rotary Foundation
How much does Burnsville Rotary Foundation give each year?
Burnsville Rotary Foundation gave $191K across 8 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $142K across 8 grants.
What is Burnsville Rotary Foundation's typical grant size?
Burnsville Rotary Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $6,750, and its average grant was $23,901, across 8 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does Burnsville Rotary Foundation give grants?
Burnsville Rotary Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Burnsville, MN (5 grants) and Eagan, MN (2 grants).
Who are Burnsville Rotary Foundation's largest grantees?
Burnsville Rotary Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Grants Under 5000 ($81,704), 360 Communities ($65,000) and Brainpower in a Backpack ($13,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Burnsville Rotary Foundation?
Burnsville Rotary Foundation reported $537K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $485K.
What is Burnsville Rotary Foundation?
Burnsville Rotary Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Burnsville, MN. It holds $537K in total assets as of 2026.
What is Burnsville Rotary Foundation's EIN?
Burnsville Rotary Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1707122. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 17, 2026)
Live grants for the work Burnsville Rotary Foundation funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- UK Annual Writing Award: 'Pleasure in the Task of Writing' £250 (1st prize); £50 (runners-up); books for school library · Due November 5, 2026
- Nellie Mae Event Sponsorship Fund Grant Up to US $5,000 · Due November 5, 2026
- Rubin and Gloria Feldman Family Educational Institute Up to $5,000 · Due November 5, 2026
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