ISD 88 Foundation Inc
To enhance the quality of education in isd 88 while creating partnerships between our schools, our communities and alumni.
ISD 88 Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: ISD 88 Foundation Inc gave $20K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20,225
- +2.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,225
- +2.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,225
- Total assets
- $698,832
- +12.9% 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 ISD 88 Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Independent School District 88 ($20K).
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 ISD 88 Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 125% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2022) to $20K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Independent School District 88 New ULM, MN | See 990-Part 3 LN 4B | $20,225 |
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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 | $698,832 | $98,198 | $60,806 | $20,225 | 1 | $29,281 |
| 2024 | $618,973 | $85,832 | $46,687 | $19,674 | 1 | $26,540 |
| 2023 | $597,533 | $79,374 | $41,616 | $10,000 | 1 | $146 |
| 2022 | $510,832 | $70,176 | $38,250 | $9,000 | 1 | $11,095 |
| 2021 | $686,301 | $73,412 | $47,446 | $10,500 | 1 | $23,083 |
| 2020 | $501,440 | $49,810 | $56,895 | $16,718 | 1 | $9,980 |
| 2019 | $485,131 | $120,242 | $56,151 | $15,000 | 1 | $11,113 |
About ISD 88 Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
ISD 88 Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in New ULM, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $699K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $20K. Net investment income was $29K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
ISD 88 Foundation Inc is led by Abby Swenson, President since 2023 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 12 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Abby Swenson
President
President → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kay Burnett Martin
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cody Kohn
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harold Enamorado
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Irene Achman
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kaitlin Houlihan
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Korey Woodley
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Kircher
Executive Di
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
$20K (2025)
Jacob Holm
Treasurer
Director → Co-Treasurer, 2020
Co-Treasurer → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Benz
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sean Koster
Ex-Officio
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Sveine
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Jill Curry (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Jim Pearson (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Tim Knaak (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Lisa Besemer (2020–2024) — Secretary
- Former: John Rodenberg (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Sandra Juni (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Mike Lieb (2019–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Shannon Frauenholz (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Bill Steinke (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Nicole Schmiesing (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Ted Sauers (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Jeff Bertrang (2020–2021) — Ex-Officio
- Former: Joan Ristuccia (2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Amanda Groebner (2019–2020) — Secretary
- Former: Greg Thomas (2019–2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $20K, to Stephanie Kircher (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about ISD 88 Foundation Inc
How much does ISD 88 Foundation Inc give each year?
ISD 88 Foundation Inc gave $20K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $20K across 1 grant.
How large is ISD 88 Foundation Inc?
ISD 88 Foundation Inc reported $699K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $98K.
What is ISD 88 Foundation Inc?
ISD 88 Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in New ULM, MN. It holds $699K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does ISD 88 Foundation Inc operate?
ISD 88 Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is ISD 88 Foundation Inc's EIN?
ISD 88 Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-5615797. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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 2019 (received by the IRS November 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 6, 2026)
Live grants for the work ISD 88 Foundation Inc funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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