Grand Lodge of Af & Am of Minnesota
Preserve fraternal union among its membership and to promote charitable services among its members and the community.
Grand Lodge of Af & Am of Minnesota at a glance
In short: Grand Lodge of Af & Am of Minnesota gave $237K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $47K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $236,863
- +75.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $47,373
- +110.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $10,387,941
- +6.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (78% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Grand Lodge of Af & Am of Minnesota funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Minnesota Masonic Charities ($113K). Together the top 5 received $237K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 32 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Grand Lodge of Af & Am of Minnesota gives
- Giving grew 42% from 2022 to 2025. 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 $135K (2024) to $252K (2021). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $237K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Masonic Charities Bloomington, MN | Operating Support | $112,863 |
| Masonic Service Association Cedar Rapids, IA | Operating Support | $52,000 |
| Face It Foundation Shoreview, MN | Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Demolay International Rosemount, MN | Operating Support | $12,000 |
| Northern Star Council BSA Fort Snelling, MN | Operating Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $10,387,941 | $988,579 | $1,046,893 | $236,863 | 5 | $219,007 |
| 2024 | $9,753,838 | $940,755 | $1,003,797 | $135,050 | 6 | $207,069 |
| 2023 | $8,549,561 | $967,734 | $898,305 | $212,000 | 6 | $180,616 |
| 2022 | $9,278,719 | $1,143,125 | $865,403 | $166,260 | 6 | $465,071 |
| 2021 | $9,030,373 | $805,622 | $786,968 | $251,500 | 9 | $165,466 |
| 2020 | $7,647,124 | $1,145,460 | $913,722 | $211,000 | 9 | $445,468 |
About Grand Lodge of Af & Am of Minnesota
Based on IRS filings
Grand Lodge of Af & Am of Minnesota is a public charity, based in Bloomington, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $10.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $237K. Net investment income was $219K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Grand Lodge of Af & Am of Minnesota is led by Foster D. Solem, Grand Master - President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Foster D. Solem
Grand Master - President
Senior Grand Warden - Secretary → Deputy Grand Master, 2024
Deputy Grand Master → Grand Master - President, 2025
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dayton L. Berg
Past Grand Master
Deputy Grand Master - Vice President → Grand Master - President, 2024
Grand Master - President → Past Grand Master, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert S. Davis
Deputy Grand Master
Junior Grand Warden → Senior Grand Warden, 2024
Senior Grand Warden → Deputy Grand Master, 2025
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rolf M. Widstrand
Past Grand Master
Deputy Grand Master → Grand Master, 2022
Grand Master → Past Grand Master, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tony R. Krall
Past Grand Master
Deputy Grand Master → Grand Master - President, 2023
Grand Master - President → Past Grand Master, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shawn R. Carrick
Senior Grand Warden
Senior Grand Deacon → Junior Grand Deacon, 2024
Junior Grand Deacon → Senior Grand Warden, 2025
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Brust
Junior Grand Warden
Junior Grand Deacon → Senior Grand Deacon, 2024
Senior Grand Deacon → Junior Grand Warden, 2025
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Carson
Senior Grand Deacon
Junior Grand Deacon → Senior Grand Deacon, 2025
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Rich
Junior Grand Deacon
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Keith Reierson (2020–2024) — Grand Secretary
- Former: Ethan A. Seaberg (2020–2023) — Past Grand Master
- Former: John B. Studell (2020–2022) — Past Grand Master
- Former: Frank Spevak (2021–2022) — Grand Treasurer
- Former: Robert L. Darling (2020–2021) — Past Grand Master
- Former: Douglas Campbell (2020) — Grand Treasurer
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.
Frequently asked questions about Grand Lodge of Af & Am of Minnesota
How much does Grand Lodge of Af & Am of Minnesota give each year?
Grand Lodge of Af & Am of Minnesota gave $237K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $135K across 6 grants.
What is Grand Lodge of Af & Am of Minnesota's typical grant size?
Grand Lodge of Af & Am of Minnesota's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $47,373, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Grand Lodge of Af & Am of Minnesota give grants?
Grand Lodge of Af & Am of Minnesota gives mostly in Minnesota: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Iowa (22%).
Does Grand Lodge of Af & Am of Minnesota give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Grand Lodge of Af & Am of Minnesota's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Grand Lodge of Af & Am of Minnesota's largest grantees?
Grand Lodge of Af & Am of Minnesota's largest 2025 grantees include Minnesota Masonic Charities ($112,863), Masonic Service Association ($52,000) and Face It Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Grand Lodge of Af & Am of Minnesota?
Grand Lodge of Af & Am of Minnesota reported $10.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $989K.
What is Grand Lodge of Af & Am of Minnesota's EIN?
Grand Lodge of Af & Am of Minnesota's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-0123134. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 17, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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