Dennis K and Vivian D Siemer
Dennis K and Vivian D Siemer is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Mankato, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $167K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $14K. Net investment income was $12K.
Dennis K and Vivian D Siemer at a glance
In short: Dennis K and Vivian D Siemer gave $14K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $14,000
- +12.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,000
- +12.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $14,000
- Total assets
- $166,941
- +7.1% 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 Dennis K and Vivian D Siemer funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was ISD #77 - Mankato Area Public Schools ($14K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Dennis K and Vivian D Siemer gives
- Giving grew 109% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 181% 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
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2019) to $14K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ISD #77 - Mankato Area Public Schools Mankato, MN | To support educational opportunities at the high school level. | $14,000 |
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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 | $166,941 | $27,137 | $16,103 | $14,000 | 1 | $14,987 | $11,675 | $8,291 |
| 2024 | $155,907 | $28,986 | $15,625 | $12,500 | 1 | $14,079 | $11,073 | $7,289 |
| 2023 | $142,546 | $15,455 | $16,323 | $13,600 | 1 | $14,911 | $9,169 | $7,094 |
| 2022 | $143,414 | $22,433 | $9,394 | $6,700 | 2 | $8,706 | $8,935 | $6,789 |
| 2021 | $130,375 | $14,190 | $5,134 | $4,000 | 2 | $4,524 | $13,682 | $7,113 |
| 2020 | $121,319 | $8,320 | $8,171 | $7,418 | 1 | — | $8,013 | $6,174 |
| 2019 | $121,170 | $6,808 | $3,576 | $2,880 | 2 | — | $7,019 | $6,120 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dennis K and Vivian D Siemer reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dennis K and Vivian D Siemer is led by Dennis K. Siemer, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dennis K. Siemer
President
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Kuhlman
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Henry Panowitsch
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Bennett
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Dobitz
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristy Schuck
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vivian D. Siemer
Vice President
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2020
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Chambers
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Dennis K and Vivian D Siemer
How much does Dennis K and Vivian D Siemer give each year?
Dennis K and Vivian D Siemer gave $14K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $13K across 1 grant.
How large is Dennis K and Vivian D Siemer?
Dennis K and Vivian D Siemer reported $167K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Dennis K and Vivian D Siemer?
Dennis K and Vivian D Siemer is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Mankato, MN. It holds $167K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Dennis K and Vivian D Siemer operate?
Dennis K and Vivian D Siemer has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Dennis K and Vivian D Siemer's EIN?
Dennis K and Vivian D Siemer's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1957558. 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2023
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