East Central Energy Trust
East Central Energy Trust is a public charity based in Braham, Minnesota. Formed in 1936, it supports charitable and educational purposes primarily in the East Central Energy service area, including emergency energy assistance.
East Central Energy Trust at a glance
In short: East Central Energy Trust gave $86K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $85,651
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- Average grant
- $8,565
- Median grant
- $9,362
- Total assets
- $259,608
- +29.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to East Central Energy Trust
- Contact
Mailing address: 412 N Main, Braham, MN 55006
Phone: (800) 254-7944
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who East Central Energy Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Anoka County Crime Prevention Coalition ($10K). Together the top 10 received $86K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust states that its charitable and educational purposes are primarily in the East Central Energy service area. In 2025, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota and 9% to recipients in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $86K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anoka County Crime Prevention Coalition Andover, MN | Provide Crime Prevention | $10,000 |
| Changing Gaits Inc Pine City, MN | Provide trail rides and equestrian therapy to heal, educate, mentor, | $10,000 |
| Dalbo Fire Department Dalbo, MN | Provide Fire and Medical Protection | $10,000 |
| Isle Police Department Isle, MN | Provide Crime Protection | $10,000 |
| Foley Police Department Foley, MN | Provide Crime Protection | $9,724 |
| Family Pathways North Branch, MN | Work with the community to enhance lives and chapion positive social change | $9,000 |
| Wigs for the Cure Mora, MN | Provide wigs to chemo patients of east central Minnesota | $8,145 |
| Brule-St Croix Chapter of North Country Trail Association Poplar, WI | Maintain Public Trails | $8,000 |
| Empower House Pine City, MN | Provide Care for Mental Health and Substance Challenges | $5,500 |
| Community Action Respecting Elders Care Foley, MN | Provide services that help seniors thrive in their homes | $5,282 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $259,608 | $231,575 | $152,726 | $85,651 | 10 | $2,864 |
| 2024 | $200,759 | $134,207 | $98,630 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $155,182 | $90,910 | $69,175 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $120,447 | $90,152 | $71,393 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $101,688 | $86,874 | $106,365 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $121,179 | $99,902 | $90,499 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $111,776 | $96,444 | $96,891 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust states that its purpose is the accumulation and disbursement of funds for charitable and educational purposes, primarily in the East Central Energy service area, including emergency energy assistance.
Its 2025 grants included support for public safety, equine therapy, community services, cancer-related assistance, trail maintenance, mental health and substance-use services, and services for seniors. For example, grantee Changing Gaits describes its mission as faith-based equine therapy for people with mental, physical, and emotional disabilities. Family Pathways says it provides essential services and works with the community to champion positive social change. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust reported 10 grants totaling $85,651. Grant amounts ranged from $5,282 to $10,000, with a median of $9,362. The largest awards included $10,000 each to Anoka County Crime Prevention Coalition for crime prevention, Changing Gaits for trail rides and equestrian therapy, Dalbo Fire Department for fire and medical protection, and Isle Police Department for crime protection. Other awards included $9,000 to Family Pathways and $8,145 to Wigs for the Cure.
The trust says it monitors grant-fund use through written summaries prepared and submitted by recipients describing how funds were used at the time of the grant application.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Deb Eck as president; Tracy Sannicolas as vice president; Pam Mattson as secretary; and Linda Zimmer as treasurer, who left in October 2025. It also lists Patricia Carlson, Jeffrey Mastey, Tim Anderson, Tony Munstrerteiger, and Julie Immel as directors.
East Central Energy Trust is led by Deb Eck, President since 2025 (on filings since 2022); none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Deb Eck
President
Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tony Munstrerteiger
Director
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Carlson
Director
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Mastey
Director
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Immel
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Anderson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Zimmer
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer & Director, 2021
Treasurer & Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pam Mattson
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Sannicolas
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Debbie Anderson (2019–2024) — Secretary & Director
- Former: Staci Kuhnke (2019–2024) — President & Director
- Former: Randy Spiczka (2019–2023) — Vice President & Director · Filing note: Through October
- Former: Tish Carlson (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Becky Meyman (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Jane Robbins (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Frank Christopherson (2019–2020) — President & Director
- Former: Jan Jensen (2019–2020) — Secretary & Director
- Former: Kenneth Halvorsen (2019–2020) — Treasurer & Director
- Former: Richard Zimmer (2019) — Director
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 East Central Energy Trust
How much does East Central Energy Trust give each year?
East Central Energy Trust gave $86K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is East Central Energy Trust's typical grant size?
East Central Energy Trust's median grant in 2025 was $9,362, and its average grant was $8,565, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does East Central Energy Trust give grants?
East Central Energy Trust gives mostly in Minnesota: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wisconsin (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pine City, MN (2 grants) and Foley, MN (2 grants).
Does East Central Energy Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on East Central Energy Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are East Central Energy Trust's largest grantees?
East Central Energy Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Anoka County Crime Prevention Coalition ($10,000), Changing Gaits Inc ($10,000) and Dalbo Fire Department ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is East Central Energy Trust?
East Central Energy Trust reported $260K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $232K.
What does East Central Energy Trust fund?
The trust states that its purpose is the accumulation and disbursement of funds for charitable and educational purposes, primarily in the East Central Energy service area, including emergency energy assistance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from East Central Energy Trust?
East Central Energy Trust has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is East Central Energy Trust's EIN?
East Central Energy Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1889062. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 26, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 15, 2025)
Live grants for the work East Central Energy Trust funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). East Central Energy Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/east-central-energy-trust-morg_d9a505edb359417791c25ff9e04bf176
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