Dondelinger Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Mentor, MN EIN: 41-1963901

Dondelinger Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Mentor, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 15 grants totaling $47K.

Key facts about Dondelinger Foundation

In short: Dondelinger Foundation gave $47K across 15 grants in 2023 (avg $3K), mostly in Minnesota. 40% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.

EIN
41-1963901
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2023
Annual giving (2023)
$47,008
Grants made (2023)
15
Average grant
$3,134
Median grant
$2,400
New grantees (estimate)
40% first-time grantees (6 of 15, 2023)
Primary geography
Minnesota (80% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2023; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Financial Overview

From 2023 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$47K

-9.6% YoY

Grant Count

15

-28.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

+26.5% YoY

Is Dondelinger Foundation open to new grantees?

40%

first-time grantees, 2023

In 2023, 6 of 15 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $3K. How we count

Medians: $4K first-time, $2K repeat.

  • 60% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2023). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Share of all 15 itemized 2023 grant dollars.

Cities

Thief River FallsMiddle RiverAlexandraDes MoinesRio VerdeGoodridgeMentorSaint PaulBemidjiHarlanNewfoldenPhoenixWarren

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K15 grants202121 grants202215 grants2023

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2023

Middle River Fire Department: $6KMiddle River Fire Department$6KFalls Day Activity Center: $6KFalls Day Activity Center$6KAmerican Red Cross: $5KAmerican Red Cross$5KLegacy Event Cen Ter: $5KLegacy Event Cen Ter$5KNorthland Community Foundation: $5KNorthland Community Foundation$5KNewfolden Community Homes: $3KNewfolden Community Homes$3KVerde Cares: $3KVerde Cares$3KTRF Heritage Center: $2KTRF Heritage Center$2KLutheran Social Service: $2KLutheran Social Service$2KTRF Athletic Association: $2KTRF Athletic Association$2K

Grant Size Distribution

51 grants across all recorded years

51<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
MIDDLE RIVER FIRE DEPARTMENT Middle River, MNFIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT$6,000
FALLS DAY ACTIVITY CENTER Thief River Falls, MNDISABILITY SERVICES EQUIPMENT$6,000
AMERICAN RED CROSS Des Moines, IATORNADO RELIEF FUND$5,000
LEGACY EVENT CEN TER Thief River Falls, MNWEIGHT ROOM EQUIPMENT$5,000
NORTHLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Thief River Falls, MNCHARITABLE$4,500
NEWFOLDEN COMMUNITY HOMES Newfolden, MNCOMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT$3,000
VERDE CARES Rio Verde, AZCHARITABLE$2,500
TRF HERITAGE CENTER Thief River Falls, MNCHARITABLE$2,400
LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICE Saint Paul, MNCHARITABLE$2,108
TRF ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Thief River Falls, MNCHARITABLE$2,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.5$1$1.5202120222023
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Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Dondelinger Foundation is led by Robert J. Dondelinger, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.

Officers on the 2023 filing

  • Robert J. Dondelinger

    President

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

  • Kurt Marben

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

  • Thomas Dondelinger

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

  • Bruce D. Keller

    Secretary & Treasurer

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

  • Marlene B. Dondelinger

    Vice President

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "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 Dondelinger Foundation

How much does Dondelinger Foundation give each year?

Dondelinger Foundation gave $47K across 15 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2022 it gave $52K across 21 grants.

What is Dondelinger Foundation's typical grant size?

Dondelinger Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $2,400, and its average grant was $3,134, across 15 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990 filing. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dondelinger Foundation that year got $4K on average.

Where does Dondelinger Foundation give grants?

Dondelinger Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest states were Iowa (15%) and Arizona (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Thief River Falls, MN (7 grants) and Middle River, MN (3 grants).

Does Dondelinger Foundation give general operating support?

Not in 2023: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Dondelinger Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (8 grants).

Who are Dondelinger Foundation's largest grantees?

Dondelinger Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Middle River Fire Department ($6,000), Falls Day Activity Center ($6,000) and American Red Cross ($5,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.

What is Dondelinger Foundation?

Dondelinger Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Mentor, MN. It holds — in total assets as of 2023.

What is Dondelinger Foundation's EIN?

Dondelinger Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1963901. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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