TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS AND EDUCATIONAL GRANTS TO THE AREA SERVED BY THE CENTENNIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT #12.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$484K
+1.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$19K
-70.7% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$19K
-70.7% YoY
About Centennial Area Education Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Centennial Area Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in CIRCLE PINES, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $484K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $19K. Net investment income was $10K.
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 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $483,932 | $476,869 | $484,909 |
| Revenue | $94,757 | $131,059 | $122,819 |
| Expenses | $115,321 | $181,941 | $127,785 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $10,365 | $565 | $286 |
| 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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Centennial Area Education Foundation
CAEF Power of Centennial Grants
CENTENNIAL AREA EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
September 30, 2026
CAEF Scholarship Program
CENTENNIAL AREA EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies by scholarship; $15,000 directly awarded by CAEF in 2025; total scholarships administered: $110,600
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Isd 12 ($19,350).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ISD 12 CIRCLE PINES, MN | OPERATING | $19,350 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUZY GUTHMUELLER | CO-PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| CHRIS BETTINGER | CO-PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| JAMIE PERSON | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| TOM BREUNING | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SUSAN LINSER | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| DESIREE PHILLIPS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ISAAC WIPPERFURTH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JESICA FU | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CRAIG JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEFF HOLMBERG | EX-OFFICIO | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Centennial Area Education Foundation?
Centennial Area Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in CIRCLE PINES, MN. It holds $484K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Centennial Area Education Foundation?
As of 2024, Centennial Area Education Foundation holds $484K in total assets with $95K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $19K in 2024.
Where does Centennial Area Education Foundation operate?
Centennial Area Education Foundation has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What size grants does Centennial Area Education Foundation award?
In 2024, Centennial Area Education Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $19K — an average of about $19K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Centennial Area Education Foundation's EIN?
Centennial Area Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0113670. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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