Duane & Lynda Jergenson Family Fdtn
Duane & Lynda Jergenson Family Fdtn is a private foundation, based in Minneapolis, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $177K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $88K. Net investment income was $28.
Duane & Lynda Jergenson Family Fdtn at a glance
In short: Duane & Lynda Jergenson Family Fdtn gave $88K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $87,650
- +94.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +600.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,521
- -72.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $177,366
- +47.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Duane & Lynda Jergenson Family Fdtn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fraser ($55K). Together the top 7 received $88K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 13 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Duane & Lynda Jergenson Family Fdtn gives
- Giving grew 79% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2020) to $88K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $88K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fraser Richfield, MN | Help support programs for autism, mental/behavioral health, and other disabilities. | $55,000 |
| Choice Inc Eden Prairie, MN | Help Increase Opportunities for People with Intellectual Disabilities. | $20,500 |
| Central Lutheran Church Minneapolis, MN | Offering | $10,000 |
| Saint Paul's Outreach Mendota Heights, MN | Support communities to get to know christ and have a relationship with god. | $1,000 |
| Magnuson Christian School White Bear Lake, MN | Support Christ-Centered Education for Students. | $1,000 |
| Wishes & More Minneapolis, MN | Support granting wishes and scholarships to kids with terminal and life-threatening conditions. | $100 |
| Agate Housing and Services Minneapolis, MN | Help in proving stable homes, reliable meals, and more. | $50 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $177,366 | $146,638 | $89,304 | $87,650 | 7 | $87,650 | $28 | $8,434 |
| 2023 | $120,032 | $3,843 | $46,450 | $45,000 | 1 | $45,000 | $2,393 | $7,944 |
| 2022 | $162,639 | $1,893 | $1,375 | — | — | — | $518 | $7,983 |
| 2021 | $162,121 | $1,522 | $50,275 | $49,000 | 4 | $49,000 | — | $10,002 |
| 2020 | $210,874 | $20,236 | $26,156 | $25,000 | 1 | — | — | $10,764 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Duane & Lynda Jergenson Family Fdtn reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Duane & Lynda Jergenson Family Fdtn is led by Tamara Wold, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tamara Wold
President
Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harrison Wold
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynda Jergenson
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Duane Jergenson (2020) — President & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Duane & Lynda Jergenson Family Fdtn
How much does Duane & Lynda Jergenson Family Fdtn give each year?
Duane & Lynda Jergenson Family Fdtn gave $88K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $45K across 1 grant.
What is Duane & Lynda Jergenson Family Fdtn's typical grant size?
Duane & Lynda Jergenson Family Fdtn's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $12,521, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Duane & Lynda Jergenson Family Fdtn give grants?
Duane & Lynda Jergenson Family Fdtn gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (3 grants).
Does Duane & Lynda Jergenson Family Fdtn give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Duane & Lynda Jergenson Family Fdtn's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Duane & Lynda Jergenson Family Fdtn's largest grantees?
Duane & Lynda Jergenson Family Fdtn's largest 2024 grantees include Fraser ($55,000), Choice Inc ($20,500) and Central Lutheran Church ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Duane & Lynda Jergenson Family Fdtn?
Duane & Lynda Jergenson Family Fdtn reported $177K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $88K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Duane & Lynda Jergenson Family Fdtn's EIN?
Duane & Lynda Jergenson Family Fdtn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1974230. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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