Crosslake Emily Knights Foundation
Crosslake Emily Knights Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Crosslake, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. In 2025, it made $3K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $7.
Crosslake Emily Knights Foundation at a glance
- Revenue (2025)
- $7
- -100.0% vs 2024
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $2,514
- -94.6% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $2,514
- -94.6% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Crosslake Emily Knights Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Crosslake Emily Knights Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2023) to $11K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| K of C 9657 Crosslake, MN | Coats for Kids | $2,750 |
| Julia Keiffer Crosslake, MN | Education | $1,000 |
| Lucas Ganley Crosslake, MN | Education | $1,000 |
| Bennett Brusseau Crosslake, MN | Education | $1,000 |
| Maggie Thell Crosslake, MN | Education | $1,000 |
| Landon Roy Crosslake, MN | Education | $1,000 |
| Grady Roy Crosslake, MN | Education | $1,000 |
| Mackenzie Merta Crosslake, MN | Education | $1,000 |
| Haliee Polchow Crosslake, MN | Education | $1,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Crosslake Emily Knights Foundation?
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 | — | $7 | $2,514 | — | — | $2,514 | $7 | — |
| 2024 | $2,507 | $26,177 | $46,306 | $10,750 | 9 | $46,306 | $73 | $1,114 |
| 2023 | $22,637 | $24,056 | $15,541 | $7,000 | 7 | $15,541 | $22 | $987 |
| 2022 | $14,122 | $30,494 | $21,372 | $9,300 | 4 | $21,372 | $5 | $552 |
| 2021 | $5,000 | $5,000 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Crosslake Emily Knights Foundation is led by Joseph Christensen, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joseph Christensen
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Harvey Baxter
Vice President
V P → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Tim Dirks
Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Glen Young
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Roger Schwieters (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Charles Cole (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Gerald Brine (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Paul McConville (2021) — Presient
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Crosslake Emily Knights Foundation
What is Crosslake Emily Knights Foundation?
Crosslake Emily Knights Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Crosslake, MN.
Where does Crosslake Emily Knights Foundation operate?
Crosslake Emily Knights Foundation has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Crosslake Emily Knights Foundation's EIN?
Crosslake Emily Knights Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2595292. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work Crosslake Emily Knights Foundation funds
Human Services Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Crosslake Emily Knights Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Otto Bremer Trust
St. Paul, MN
The Otto Bremer Trust funds organizations and projects addressing community needs and opportunities, including health care and social services, in Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. In 2025, grants ranged from $3,500 to $4.2 million, with a median of $150,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests or direct grant applications; Community Responsive Fund grants are offered through selected intermediaries.
Assets
$1.4B
Grants
180
Total Given
$57.2M
Crow Wing Power Community Trust
Brainerd, MN
Accumulate and disburse funds for educational and charitable purposes
Assets
$152K
Grants
2
Total Given
$21K
Initiative Foundation
Little Falls, MN
The Initiative Foundation funds nonprofit capacity-building, local government and school projects, and economic and workforce development across its 14-county Central Minnesota service area, including portions of the Leech Lake and Mille Lacs Bands of Ojibwe. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,176 to $146,160, with a median award of $24,500. It accepts grant applications on a rolling basis through competitive review.
Assets
$114.7M
Grants
214
Total Given
$5.5M
Communitygiving
St Cloud, MN
COMMUNITYGIVING supports nonprofits, scholarships, and community initiatives through donor-established funds and some competitive grants, serving communities in Minnesota and Derby, Kansas. In 2025, its grants ranged from $5,100 to $680,477, with a median of $15,528; listed competitive opportunities generally offer $5,000–$30,000. It accepts applications for competitive opportunities through its online grant system; availability and eligibility depend on each opportunity.
Assets
$282.6M
Grants
426
Total Given
$16.7M
Tradition Family Foundation
Lakeville, MN
Tradition Family Foundation supports youth hockey programs and families with disabilities, with its 2025 grants going to Minnesota recipients. Recent awards ranged from $500 to $2,000, though its annual grantmaking has varied substantially. It accepts applications using its grant cover sheet or the Minnesota Common Grant Application, with a narrative; no deadline is stated.
Assets
$33K
Grants
4
Total Given
$4K
Happy Dancing Turtle
Pine River, MN
Assets
$11.7M
Grants
8
Total Given
$26K
More similar funders
More Funders in Minnesota
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Crosslake Emily Knights Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Crosslake Emily Knights Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?