George & Phyllis Engh Charitable
George & Phyllis Engh Charitable is a private foundation, based in Eagan, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $268K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $34K. Net investment income was $26K.
George & Phyllis Engh Charitable at a glance
In short: George & Phyllis Engh Charitable gave $34K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $34K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $33,516
- +156.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $33,516
- +156.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $33,516
- Total assets
- $268,342
- -3.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who George & Phyllis Engh Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kerkhoven Civic Center ($34K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (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
How George & Phyllis Engh Charitable gives
- Giving grew 126% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 228% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $34K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kerkhoven Civic Center Kerkhoven, MN | General Operating | $33,516 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $268,342 | $31,023 | $40,330 | $33,516 | 1 | $35,553 | $26,325 | $15,572 |
| 2024 | $277,671 | $10,221 | $20,071 | $13,084 | 1 | $15,400 | $5,532 | $15,483 |
| 2023 | $287,519 | $9,566 | $22,655 | $16,035 | 1 | $18,329 | $5,240 | $14,586 |
| 2022 | $300,607 | $10,679 | $22,860 | $14,844 | 1 | $16,897 | $5,806 | $15,859 |
| 2021 | $312,794 | $46,315 | $18,076 | $9,572 | 1 | — | $41,213 | $16,880 |
| 2020 | $284,382 | $10,414 | $21,819 | $14,759 | 1 | — | $5,803 | $15,394 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George & Phyllis Engh Charitable reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George & Phyllis Engh Charitable's only listed officer is US Bank N A, Trustee on the 2025 filing (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
US Bank N A
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$5K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: US Bank NA (2020–2024) — Trustee
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 $5K, to US Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about George & Phyllis Engh Charitable
How much does George & Phyllis Engh Charitable give each year?
George & Phyllis Engh Charitable gave $34K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $13K across 1 grant.
How large is George & Phyllis Engh Charitable?
George & Phyllis Engh Charitable reported $268K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $36K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does George & Phyllis Engh Charitable operate?
George & Phyllis Engh Charitable has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is George & Phyllis Engh Charitable's EIN?
George & Phyllis Engh Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-6216846. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 24, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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