CommunityGiving is a philanthropic services organization headquartered in St. Cloud, Minnesota, operating as a 501(c)(3) public charity. Founded in 1985 as the Central Minnesota Community Foundation and evolving into its current umbrella structure in 2015, CommunityGiving serves as a collaborative framework that unites multiple community foundations across Minnesota and Kansas. The organization provides centralized administrative services, specialized expertise, and infrastructure support to enable its partner foundations to maximize their community impact.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$282.6M
+18.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$16.7M
-2.6% YoY
Grant Count
426
+1.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$39K
-3.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Engaging People. Connecting Resources. Building Community.
Purpose: To attract and administer charitable funds while strengthening collaboration and increasing efficiency across partner community foundations.
CommunityGiving's grantmaking focuses on:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
The organization administers over 1,100 funds and manages 120 scholarship funds, distributing grants to over 1,000 nonprofits annually.
Grantmaking
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
CommunityGiving serves communities in:
- Minnesota: Alexandria, Brainerd, Carver County, Paynesville, St. Cloud, Willmar, Foley, ROCORI, and Greater White Bear Lake areas
- Kansas: Derby
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of June 2024:
- Total Assets: $238 million
- Total Revenue: $30.3 million
- Total Expenses: $22.5 million
- Total Liabilities: $45.3 million
- Annual Giving: $18.4 million
As of 2025:
- Total Assets: $282.6 million
- Total Revenue: $46.2 million
- Total Expenses: $23.1 million
Staffing: 41 employees (as of 2025)
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $282,584,648 | $237,880,375 | $208,628,197 |
| Revenue | $46,201,694 | $30,311,653 | $19,883,794 |
| Expenses | $23,060,011 | $22,465,219 | $20,819,148 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $8,035,748 | $8,304,578 | $4,576,144 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
45 open opportunities from Communitygiving
AACF: Alexandria "Difference Maker" Grants
COMMUNITYGIVING
Amount
US $5,000 - US $30,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Alan Peterson Agricultural Scholarship Grant
COMMUNITYGIVING
Amount
US $2,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Alice L. Schubert Medical Scholarship Grant
COMMUNITYGIVING
Amount
US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St Cloud ($378,607), Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota ($363,794), Anna Marie's Alliance ($186,423).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ADVOCACY & INCLUSION MATTER OF WEST CENTRAL MN-AIM WILLMAR, MN | GEN/OPER SUPPORT | $37,569 |
| AIM HIGHER FOUNDATION SAINT PAUL, MN | GEN/OPER SUPPORT | $13,051 |
| ALBANY AREA HIGH SCHOOLS ISD 745 ALBANY, MN | SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS | $16,500 |
| ALEXANDRIA AREA ARTS ASSOCIATION INC AKA ANDRIA THEATRE ALEXANDRIA, MN | GEN/OPER SUPPORT | $5,100 |
| ALEXANDRIA AREA YMCA ALEXANDRIA, MN | GEN/OPER SUPPORT | $103,672 |
| ALEXANDRIA CARDINAL ATHLETIC FOUNDATION ALEXANDRIA, MN | GEN/OPER SUPPORT | $23,500 |
| ALEXANDRIA COVENANT CHURCH ALEXANDRIA, MN | GEN/OPER SUPPORT | $78,000 |
| ALEXANDRIA TECHNICAL & COMMUNITY COLLEGE ALEXANDRIA, MN | SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS | $17,097 |
| ALEXANDRIA TECHNICAL & COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION ALEXANDRIA, MN | GEN/OPER SUPPORT | $29,728 |
| ALL SAINTS ACADEMY SAINT CLOUD, MN | GEN/OPER SUPPORT | $5,920 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Laura Helmer – Board Chair
- Dominic Papatola – Chief Impact Officer
- Steve Joul – President & CEO
- James Ringwald – Chief Financial Officer
- Greta Stark-Kraker – Executive Director, Central Minnesota Community Foundation
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN JOUL | PRESIDENT | 40 | $251,717 |
| STEVE PETERSON | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| LAURA HELMER | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| DR KATHLEEN ALLEN | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JAMES RINGWALD | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JANET GRONES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN HERGES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KEITH HUMPHREY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHUCK ALBRECHT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEVE LARAWAY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TIM TORGERSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JIM ROELOFS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TOHOW SIYAD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KEN WARNER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JACK DRISCOLL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GREG GILNESS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DONNA STACKEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ERIN BITZAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ELIZABETH STANTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHERIFF AHMED | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WAYNE NELSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SARA CARLSON | WACF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $126,895 |
| ELISE WIENER | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $157,496 |
| GRETA STARK-KRAKER | CMCF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $141,554 |
| DOMINIC PAPATOLA | CHIEF IMPACT OFFICER | 40 | $147,309 |
| CARY POGATCHNIK | ASSISTANT CONTROLLER | 40 | $101,437 |
Contact Information
Main Office:
- Address: 101 7th Avenue S. #100, St. Cloud, MN 56301
- Phone: (320) 253-4380 or toll-free (877) 253-4380
- Fax: (320) 240-9215
- Email: info@communitygiving.org
- Website: www.communitygiving.org
- Business Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30am-5:00pm, Friday 7:30am-12:00pm
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Communitygiving fund?
**Mission:** Engaging People. Connecting Resources. Building Community. **Purpose:** To attract and administer charitable funds while strengthening collaboration and increasing efficiency across partner community foundations. CommunityGiving's grantmaking focuses on: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services The organization administers over 1,100 funds and manages 120 scholarship funds, distributing grants to over 1,000 nonprofits annually.
How do I apply for a grant from Communitygiving?
**Grant Distribution:** CommunityGiving administered over $17 million in distributions to more than 1,000 nonprofits from 1,330 funds established by donors. **Scholarship Programs:** The organization administers 120 scholarship funds, awarding $865,690 to education institutions and 323 students on a semester or quarterly basis. **Typical Award Range:** $5,100–$1,239,464 **Grant Types:** Grants support capital campaigns, local programs, and community initiatives. The organization also operates d…
Where does Communitygiving make grants?
CommunityGiving serves communities in: • **Minnesota:** Alexandria, Brainerd, Carver County, Paynesville, St. Cloud, Willmar, Foley, ROCORI, and Greater White Bear Lake areas • **Kansas:** Derby
What size grants does Communitygiving award?
In 2025, Communitygiving awarded 426 grants totaling $16.7M — an average of about $39K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Communitygiving's EIN?
Communitygiving's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3412544. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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