Fair Contracting Foundation of Minnesota
Fair contracting foundation advances the mutual interests of Minnesota's construction industry through informing and petitioning government officials on enforcement, identifying work opportunities, promoting economoic competitiveness, and serving the betterment of the unionized industry as a whole.
Fair Contracting Foundation of Minnesota at a glance
In short: Fair Contracting Foundation of Minnesota gave $150K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $150K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $150,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $150,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $150,000
- Total assets
- $3,223,732
- -7.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Fair Contracting Foundation of Minnesota funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Building Strong Communities Inc ($150K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 3 (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
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2023) to $150K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Building Strong Communities Inc St. Paul, MN | Program Support | $150,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,223,732 | $1,159,182 | $1,431,162 | $150,000 | 1 | $123,050 |
| 2024 | $3,481,305 | $1,130,721 | $1,327,745 | $150,000 | 1 | $145,380 |
| 2023 | $3,662,747 | $1,352,169 | $1,199,388 | $150,000 | 1 | $104,074 |
| 2022 | $3,544,890 | $1,253,217 | $1,080,597 | — | — | $41,494 |
| 2021 | $3,476,384 | $1,222,540 | $1,029,103 | — | — | $40,721 |
About Fair Contracting Foundation of Minnesota
Based on IRS filings
Fair Contracting Foundation of Minnesota is a public charity focused on Employment, based in St. Paul, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $150K. Net investment income was $123K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fair Contracting Foundation of Minnesota is led by Martha Hendrickson, President & Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 22 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Martha Hendrickson
President & Chair
Trustee & Controller → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → President & Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Sullivan
Trustee & Controller
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Joslin
Trustee & Controller
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dominic Andrist
Trustee & Uni
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joel Smith
Trustee & Uni
Secretary → Fmr Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
Fmr Secretary & Treasurer → Trustee & Uni, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Nesse
Trustee & Controller
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Quarnstrom
Trustee & Controller
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Krolczyk
Trustee & Controller
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Conroy
Trustee & Uni
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Pothen
Trustee & Uni
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Fairbanks
Trustee & Uni
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Per Utne
Trustee & Controller
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Worke
Trustee & Controller
Chair & President → Fmr President & Cha, 2022
Fmr President & Cha → Trustee & Controller, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barry Davies
Trustee & Uni
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Heimerl
Trustee & Uni
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela Sheehan
Trustee & Uni
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Fry
Trustee & Uni
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Luke Kuhl
Trustee & Controller
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sam Libke
Trustee & Controller
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Seth Schroeder
Trustee & Uni
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Wilde
Executive Di
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$196K (2021) → $240K (2025)
Doug Schroeder
Secretary
Trustee & Uni → President & Chair, 2022
President & Chair → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: David Manderson (2021–2024) — Fmr Trustee
- Former: Tim House (2021–2024) — Fmr Trustee
- Former: Brady Nelson (2021–2023) — Fmr Trustee
- Former: Pete Verdeja (2021–2023) — Fmr Trustee
- Former: Chad Katzung (2021–2022) — Fmr Trustee
- Former: Mike Loftus (2021) — Trustee & Uni
- Former: Mike McCauley (2021) — Fmr Trustee
- Former: Terry Nelson (2021) — Fmr Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $240K, to Mike Wilde (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Fair Contracting Foundation of Minnesota
How much does Fair Contracting Foundation of Minnesota give each year?
Fair Contracting Foundation of Minnesota gave $150K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $150K across 1 grant.
How large is Fair Contracting Foundation of Minnesota?
Fair Contracting Foundation of Minnesota reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What is Fair Contracting Foundation of Minnesota?
Fair Contracting Foundation of Minnesota is a public charity focused on Employment, based in St. Paul, MN. It holds $3.2M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Fair Contracting Foundation of Minnesota operate?
Fair Contracting Foundation of Minnesota has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Fair Contracting Foundation of Minnesota's EIN?
Fair Contracting Foundation of Minnesota's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0414267. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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