George a Macpherson Fund
To support the Minnesota historical society, macalester college, saint john's university, and the charitable organizations selected by the individual trustees who are appointed by these supported organizations
George a Macpherson Fund at a glance
In short: George a Macpherson Fund gave $87K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $29K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $86,982
- -2.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $28,994
- -2.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $28,994
- Total assets
- $1,286,027
- -1.6% 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 George a Macpherson Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Macalester College ($29K). Together the top 3 received $87K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How George a Macpherson Fund gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $87K (2020) to $92K (2022). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $87K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Macalester College Saint Paul, MN | General Operating Support | $28,994 |
| Minnesota Historical Society Saint Paul, MN | General Operating Support | $28,994 |
| St Johns University Collegeville, MN | General Operating Support | $28,994 |
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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 | $1,286,027 | $97,722 | $118,669 | $86,982 | 3 | $97,670 |
| 2024 | $1,307,311 | $78,182 | $120,785 | $89,532 | 3 | $78,138 |
| 2023 | $1,349,914 | $33,388 | $119,112 | $91,224 | 3 | $33,361 |
| 2022 | $1,437,010 | $87,682 | $121,661 | $91,650 | 3 | $87,682 |
| 2021 | $1,470,513 | $147,313 | $127,022 | $89,637 | 3 | $147,313 |
| 2020 | $1,449,428 | $44,722 | $117,069 | $86,970 | 3 | $44,722 |
About George a Macpherson Fund
Based on IRS filings
George a Macpherson Fund is a public charity, based in Eagan, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $87K. Net investment income was $98K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George a Macpherson Fund's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
US Bank NA
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$28K (2020) → $28K (2025)
Gary D. Martin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jennifer Meyer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Peggy Ingison
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $28K, to US Bank NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about George a Macpherson Fund
How much does George a Macpherson Fund give each year?
George a Macpherson Fund gave $87K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $90K across 3 grants.
What is George a Macpherson Fund's typical grant size?
George a Macpherson Fund's median grant in 2025 was $28,994, and its average grant was $28,994, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does George a Macpherson Fund give grants?
George a Macpherson Fund gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Saint Paul, MN (2 grants).
Does George a Macpherson Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of George a Macpherson Fund's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is George a Macpherson Fund?
George a Macpherson Fund reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $98K.
What is George a Macpherson Fund's EIN?
George a Macpherson Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-6010888. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
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