Gandrud Foundation
The Gandrud Foundation is a private foundation based in Owatonna, Minnesota. It reported 14 grants totaling $14,550 in 2023, supporting organizations including schools, churches, youth, community, and cultural organizations.
Gandrud Foundation at a glance
In short: Gandrud Foundation gave $15K across 14 grants in 2023 (avg $1K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $14,550
- -16.6% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 14
- -30.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $1,039
- +19.1% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $297,668
- -0.3% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (86% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Gandrud Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing names Michael Gandrud as the contact and says to apply in letter format. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Michael Gandrud
Mailing address: 815 Rice Lake St Box 528, Owatonna, MN 55060
Phone: (507) 413-0927
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gandrud Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 71 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota, 7% to Florida, 3% to Wisconsin, and 3% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How Gandrud Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (+18%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2020) to $17K (2022). In 2023 it made 14 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 14 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $14,550 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $297,668 | $17,479 | $18,322 | $14,550 | 14 | $14,581 | $13,738 | $16,858 |
| 2022 | $298,511 | $17,325 | $22,964 | $17,450 | 20 | $18,275 | $12,636 | $17,243 |
| 2021 | $304,150 | $17,956 | $20,622 | $15,760 | 21 | $16,610 | $14,026 | $18,566 |
| 2020 | $306,816 | $18,130 | $17,588 | $12,370 | 16 | — | $5,876 | $16,066 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gandrud Foundation reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as agriculture, community services, science education, local history, library services, and the visual arts. For example, the Steele County Agricultural Society describes its mission as promoting agriculture, horticulture, and livestock; United Way of Steele County says it aims to change lives by mobilizing and optimizing the caring power of its community. MicrobeTV describes its mission as providing free, accurate, accessible science education.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 14 grants totaling $14,550 in 2023, compared with 20 grants totaling $17,450 in 2022 and 21 grants totaling $15,760 in 2021. In 2023, grants ranged from $250 to $2,800, with a median grant of $1,000.
Among the largest reported 2023 grants were $2,800 to Owatonna Public Schools and $2,000 each to Gamehaven Council BSA and Trinity Lutheran Church. Other reported grants included $1,000 each to Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranch, United Way of Steele County, Owatonna Children's Remedial Fund, an individual recipient, and Steele County Agricultural Society. The filing gives the purpose for these grants as assistance to further each recipient’s program mission.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Dale Gandrud, Linda Gandrud, and Jonathan Gandrud as trustees, and Michael Gandrud as president.
Gandrud Foundation is led by Michael Gandrud, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Michael Gandrud
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dale Gandrud
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Gandrud
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Gandrud
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Gandrud Foundation
How much does Gandrud Foundation give each year?
Gandrud Foundation gave $15K across 14 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $17K across 20 grants.
What is Gandrud Foundation's typical grant size?
Gandrud Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,039, across 14 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gandrud Foundation give grants?
Gandrud Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (7%).
Does Gandrud Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Gandrud Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To provide assistance to further program mission." (14 grants).
How large is Gandrud Foundation?
Gandrud Foundation reported $298K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Gandrud Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as agriculture, community services, science education, local history, library services, and the visual arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gandrud Foundation?
The filing names Michael Gandrud as the contact and says to apply in letter format. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Gandrud Foundation's EIN?
Gandrud Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-6038629. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 26, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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