Hanna R Kristianson Testamentary

Private foundation · Grantmaker Albert Lea, MN EIN: 41-6209010

Hanna R Kristianson Testamentary is a private foundation, based in Albert Lea, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $58K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2K.

Hanna R Kristianson Testamentary at a glance

In short: Hanna R Kristianson Testamentary gave $2K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$1,729
+335.5% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
1
+0.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$1,729
+335.5% vs 2023
Median grant
$1,729
Total assets
$57,582
-6.9% vs 2023
Primary geography
Minnesota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.

Who Hanna R Kristianson Testamentary funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

3 grants across all recorded years

3<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

Albert LeaBlooming PrairieHollandale

How Hanna R Kristianson Testamentary gives

  • In 2024 it paid out 122% 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

$0$500$1K$1.5K$2K0 grants2020 0 grants2021 1 grant2022 1 grant2023 1 grant2024

From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $397 (2023) to $2K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $2K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
1 grant to individuals Recipients not named —$1,729
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2024$57,582—$4,269$1,7291$3,482—$2,858
2023$61,851$3$6,957$3971$5,666$3$3,075
2022$68,806$4$2,150$6201$1,739$4$3,325
2021$70,952—$1,287——$1,094—$3,401
2020$72,240$1,058$1,057———$1,058$3,471

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hanna R Kristianson Testamentary reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Hanna R Kristianson Testamentary's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; 3 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Beverly Grotsun

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    0.5 hrs/week

    $207 (2020) → $115 (2024)

  • Kathy Jensen

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    0.5 hrs/week

    $135 (2020) → $375 (2024)

  • Robert Hanson

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    0.5 hrs/week

    $105 (2024)

  • Barbara Olson

    Trustee

    New on the 2024 filing

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Richard Haug (2020–2023) — Trustee

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Kathy Jensen — Trustee: $375Kathy JensenTrustee$375Beverly Grotsun — Trustee: $115Beverly GrotsunTrustee$115Robert Hanson — Trustee: $105Robert HansonTrustee$105

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $375, to Kathy Jensen (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about Hanna R Kristianson Testamentary

How much does Hanna R Kristianson Testamentary give each year?

Hanna R Kristianson Testamentary gave $2K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $397 across 1 grant.

How large is Hanna R Kristianson Testamentary?

Hanna R Kristianson Testamentary reported $58K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

Where does Hanna R Kristianson Testamentary operate?

Hanna R Kristianson Testamentary has awarded grants in Minnesota.

What is Hanna R Kristianson Testamentary's EIN?

Hanna R Kristianson Testamentary's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-6209010. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

(6)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 10, 2022)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 2, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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