Carolyn Dry Natural Process
Carolyn Dry Natural Process is a private foundation based in Winona, Minnesota. Its 2025 filing lists no grants, and its 2023–2025 filings report grant counts of zero.
Carolyn Dry Natural Process at a glance
- Total assets
- $73,788
- -31.6% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $30
- -99.9% vs 2024
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $34,158
- +31.2% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $34,158
- +31.2% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Carolyn Dry Natural Process
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1324 Skyline Drive, Winona, MN 55987-5405
Phone: (507) 452-1125
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Carolyn Dry Natural Process funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Winona, Minnesota. Its listed 2021 recipients were in Grand Marais and Northfield, Minnesota; Arlington, Virginia; and St. Paul, Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Carolyn Dry Natural Process gives
- In 2025 it paid out 768% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 10 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North House Folk School Grand Marais, MN | Donation | $2,000 |
| Bethel Lutheran Church St. Paul, MN | Donation | $1,000 |
| Carleton College Northfield, MN | Donation | $300 |
| Church of the Holy Communion Saint Peter, MN | Donation | $200 |
| Minnesota Public Radio St. Paul, MN | Donation | $100 |
| Sierra Club Oakland, CA | Donation | $100 |
| Southern Poverty Law Montgomery, AL | Donation | $100 |
| The Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | Donation | $100 |
| Woodlawn Cemetary Macclenny, FL | Donation | $100 |
| PBS Arlington, VA | Donation | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $73,788 | $30 | $34,158 | — | — | $34,158 | $4,448 |
| 2024 | $107,916 | $30,125 | $26,027 | — | — | $26,027 | $4,824 |
| 2023 | $103,818 | $106,873 | $27,693 | — | — | $27,600 | $1,632 |
| 2022 | $24,638 | $42,830 | $23,102 | — | — | $22,917 | $794 |
| 2021 | $6,910 | $23,707 | $30,182 | $4,100 | 10 | $29,800 | $25 |
| 2020 | $11,385 | $14,834 | $21,495 | — | — | — | $255 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Carolyn Dry Natural Process reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants included support for North House Folk School, whose mission is “to enrich lives and build community by teaching traditional northern crafts in a student-centered learning environment that inspires the hands, heart and mind.” Other recipients included Carleton College, The Nature Conservancy, and Minnesota Public Radio.
Grantmaking
The 2023, 2024, and 2025 filings each report zero grants. The available 2021 grant records list four recipients: North House Folk School ($2,000), Carleton College ($300), The Nature Conservancy ($100), and Minnesota Public Radio ($100).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
CAROLYN M DRY is listed on the 2025 filing as “EXECUTIVE DI.”
Carolyn Dry Natural Process's only listed officer is Carolyn M. Dry, Executive Di on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carolyn M. Dry
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Carolyn Dry Natural Process
How large is Carolyn Dry Natural Process?
Carolyn Dry Natural Process reported $74K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $34K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Carolyn Dry Natural Process fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants included support for North House Folk School, whose mission is “to enrich lives and build community by teaching traditional northern crafts in a student-centered learning environment that inspires the hands, heart and mind.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Carolyn Dry Natural Process?
The foundation states on its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Carolyn Dry Natural Process make grants?
The foundation is based in Winona, Minnesota. Its listed 2021 recipients were in Grand Marais and Northfield, Minnesota; Arlington, Virginia; and St. Paul, Minnesota.
What is Carolyn Dry Natural Process's EIN?
Carolyn Dry Natural Process's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4059572. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Carolyn Dry Natural Process accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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