Harlan R Thurston Foundation
Harlan R Thurston Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Anoka, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 5 grants totaling $10K.
Harlan R Thurston Foundation at a glance
In short: Harlan R Thurston Foundation gave $10K across 5 grants in 2023 (avg $2K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $10,000
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $2,000
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Harlan R Thurston Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Adnover High School ($2K). Together the top 3 received $6K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($4,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Harlan R Thurston Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (+0%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 407% 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $10K (2023). In 2023 it made 5 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adnover High School Andover, MN | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Anoka High School Anoka, MN | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Blaine High School Blaine, MN | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $4,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $3,096 | $30,971 | $10,000 | 5 | $14,097 | $3,464 |
| 2022 | $639,558 | $3,445 | $63,934 | $10,000 | 5 | $20,394 | $24,725 |
| 2021 | $700,047 | $4,012 | $63,056 | $10,000 | 5 | $24,305 | $23,428 |
| 2020 | $759,091 | $5,387 | $65,537 | $10,000 | 5 | — | $24,111 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harlan R Thurston Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Harlan R Thurston Foundation is led by Roger Giroux Dr, President on the 2023 filing; none of the 8 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Roger Giroux Dr
President
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ginny Karbowski
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Fischer
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey McGonigal
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandy Selinski
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Merritt
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Tender
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shelly Martin
Durectir
Director → Durectir, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Roger Giroux (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Craig Rounds (2020) — Director
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 Harlan R Thurston Foundation
How much does Harlan R Thurston Foundation give each year?
Harlan R Thurston Foundation gave $10K across 5 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $10K across 5 grants.
What is Harlan R Thurston Foundation's typical grant size?
Harlan R Thurston Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,000, across 5 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Harlan R Thurston Foundation give grants?
Harlan R Thurston Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Harlan R Thurston Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Harlan R Thurston Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (5 grants).
Who are Harlan R Thurston Foundation's largest grantees?
Harlan R Thurston Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Adnover High School ($2,000), Anoka High School ($2,000) and Blaine High School ($2,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($4,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What is Harlan R Thurston Foundation?
Harlan R Thurston Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Anoka, MN.
How much is Harlan R Thurston Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Harlan R Thurston Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Harlan R Thurston Foundation's EIN?
Harlan R Thurston Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-6043390. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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