Eagles Fifth District Cancer Telethon
Raise funds in support of cancer research.
Eagles Fifth District Cancer Telethon at a glance
In short: Eagles Fifth District Cancer Telethon gave $870K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $290K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $870,000
- -11.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $290,000
- -11.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $248,000
- Total assets
- $949,121
- -4.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Eagles Fifth District Cancer Telethon funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mayo Clinic Research ($522K). Together the top 3 received $870K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 7 grants of 15 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Eagles Fifth District Cancer Telethon gives
- Giving grew 142% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $360K (2021) to $980K (2023). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $870K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic Research Rochester, MN | Cancer Medical Research | $522,000 |
| Hormel Cancer Research Institution Austin, MN | Cancer Medical Research | $248,000 |
| Minnesota Medical Foundation Minneapolis, MN | Cancer Medical Research | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $949,121 | $1,116,076 | $1,048,593 | $870,000 | 3 | $35,589 |
| 2023 | $998,452 | $1,130,665 | $1,146,511 | $980,000 | 3 | $30,703 |
| 2022 | $884,118 | $1,019,484 | $1,008,370 | $860,000 | 3 | $3,178 |
| 2021 | $381,804 | $415,362 | $405,385 | $360,000 | 3 | $1,892 |
| 2020 | $796,477 | $997,944 | $969,317 | $790,000 | 3 | $7,674 |
About Eagles Fifth District Cancer Telethon
Based on IRS filings
Eagles Fifth District Cancer Telethon is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Rochester, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $949K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $870K. Net investment income was $36K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Eagles Fifth District Cancer Telethon is led by Brett Carlson, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 10 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brett Carlson
Executive Director
Vice President → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$400 (2022) → $16K (2024)
Mike Chapman
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Teresa Chapman
Director
Executive Director → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$11K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Robert Bishop
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Lowman
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Hedrick
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carmel Taylor
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Backus
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tricia Katzenberger
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gina Carlson
Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Grace Thillamy (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jerry Rahman (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Dale Johnston (2020–2021) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $16K, to Brett Carlson (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Eagles Fifth District Cancer Telethon
How much does Eagles Fifth District Cancer Telethon give each year?
Eagles Fifth District Cancer Telethon gave $870K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $980K across 3 grants.
What is Eagles Fifth District Cancer Telethon's typical grant size?
Eagles Fifth District Cancer Telethon's median grant in 2024 was $248,000, and its average grant was $290,000, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Eagles Fifth District Cancer Telethon give grants?
Eagles Fifth District Cancer Telethon gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Eagles Fifth District Cancer Telethon give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Eagles Fifth District Cancer Telethon's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Cancer Medical Research" (3 grants).
How large is Eagles Fifth District Cancer Telethon?
Eagles Fifth District Cancer Telethon reported $949K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is Eagles Fifth District Cancer Telethon?
Eagles Fifth District Cancer Telethon is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Rochester, MN. It holds $949K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Eagles Fifth District Cancer Telethon's EIN?
Eagles Fifth District Cancer Telethon's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1419117. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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