Chesebrough Trust Fund
Chesebrough Trust Fund is a private foundation, based in Eagan, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $91K. Net investment income was $242K.
Chesebrough Trust Fund at a glance
In short: Chesebrough Trust Fund gave $91K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $91,195
- -70.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $22,799
- -63.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $26,401
- Total assets
- $2,306,877
- +6.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Chesebrough Trust Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Leroy Community Foundation ($34K). Together the top 4 received $91K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 21 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Chesebrough Trust Fund gives
- Giving fell 52% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 55% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $91K (2025) to $313K (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $91K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Leroy Community Foundation Leroy, MN | General Operating | $33,560 |
| Leroy-Ostrander ISD #499 Leroy, MN | General Operating | $33,560 |
| First Presbyterian Church Leroy, MN | General Operating | $19,242 |
| Leroy Area Ambulance Council Leroy, MN | General Operating | $4,833 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,306,877 | $289,168 | $144,562 | $91,195 | 4 | $97,148 | $241,716 | $175,854 |
| 2024 | $2,163,762 | $315,136 | $361,635 | $313,237 | 5 | $319,055 | $274,926 | $167,131 |
| 2023 | $2,210,960 | $155,206 | $143,236 | $99,894 | 4 | $105,429 | $111,590 | $155,351 |
| 2022 | $2,204,282 | $58,261 | $238,871 | $191,478 | 4 | $196,964 | $37,374 | $162,910 |
| 2021 | $2,384,890 | $258,771 | $191,895 | $147,285 | 4 | $153,034 | $215,254 | $188,616 |
| 2020 | $2,318,016 | $23,185 | $185,200 | $144,908 | 4 | — | $35,854 | $162,050 |
| 2019 | $2,480,028 | $107,172 | $250,961 | $205,014 | 4 | — | $70,391 | $163,249 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Chesebrough Trust Fund reported a distributable amount of $176K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Chesebrough Trust Fund's only listed officer is US Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
US Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$38K (2019) → $44K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $44K, to US Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Chesebrough Trust Fund
How much does Chesebrough Trust Fund give each year?
Chesebrough Trust Fund gave $91K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $313K across 5 grants.
What is Chesebrough Trust Fund's typical grant size?
Chesebrough Trust Fund's median grant in 2025 was $26,401, and its average grant was $22,799, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Chesebrough Trust Fund give grants?
Chesebrough Trust Fund gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Leroy, MN (4 grants).
Does Chesebrough Trust Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Chesebrough Trust Fund's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Chesebrough Trust Fund?
Chesebrough Trust Fund reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $97K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $176K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Chesebrough Trust Fund's EIN?
Chesebrough Trust Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-6203712. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
Live grants for the work Chesebrough Trust Fund funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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