Jessie F Hallett Char Trust Ua
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$391K
+16.9% YoY
Grant Count
15
+7.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$26K
+9.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Hallett Charitable Trusts share a mission to strengthen the Cuyuna Lakes Area and designated non-profit organizations through financial support, while maintaining the trusts as financial resources for future generations.
The Jessie Hallett Trust specifically directs its charitable dollars to fourteen named educational, religious, and other designated organizations in perpetuity. The trust does not accept unsolicited grant applications, as the vast majority of its charitable funding is designated to these pre-selected organizations.
Grantmaking
The Jessie Hallett Trust does not accept unsolicited grant applications. Grants are made to designated organizations that are tax-exempt under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) or tax-exempt governmental entities.
Grant Range
$20,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust primarily focuses on the Cuyuna Lakes Area in Minnesota, including the communities of Crosby, Deerwood, Ironton, and Riverton.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total assets: $8.1 million (2024)
- Total giving (2024): $391,136
- Most recent filing: 2024 Form 990-PF
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Moody Bible Institute of Chicago ($58,595), Bethel University ($58,595), Berea College ($58,595).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF JAMESTOWN JAMESTOWN, ND | GENERAL OPERATING | $39,064 |
| GIRL SCOUTS OF THE USA NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL OPERATING | $1,953 |
| CHRISTIAN HERALD ASSOCIATION NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL OPERATING | $19,532 |
| GIRL SCOUTS OF THE USA NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL OPERATING | $1,953 |
| BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA IRVING, TX | GENERAL OPERATING | $3,906 |
| PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) FDN JEFFERSONVILLE, IN | GENERAL OPERATING | $19,532 |
| MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING | $58,595 |
| MCCORMICK THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING | $31,251 |
| CHILDRENS HOME SOCIETY OF MINN ST PAUL, MN | GENERAL OPERATING | $250 |
| CONCORDIA COLLEGE MOORHEAD, MN | GENERAL OPERATING | $39,064 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Megan Powers serves as Executive Director of the Hallett Charitable Trusts.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| US BANK NA | CO-TRUSTEE | 1 | $57,826 |
| DESIREE PARKER | CO-TRUSTEE | 4 | $12,500 |
| KIRK A SPRINGSTED | CO-TRUSTEE | 4 | $12,500 |
| MARGARET POLEY | CO-TRUSTEE | 4 | $12,500 |
| PAUL JUSTIN SCHLIESMAN | CO-TRUSTEE | 4 | $12,500 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Hallett Charitable Trusts have supported the Cuyuna Lakes Area for over 30 years with grants for education, community projects, youth programs, social services, economic development, arts, and senior services.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Jessie F Hallett Char Trust Ua fund?
The Hallett Charitable Trusts share a mission to strengthen the Cuyuna Lakes Area and designated non-profit organizations through financial support, while maintaining the trusts as financial resources for future generations. The Jessie Hallett Trust specifically directs its charitable dollars to fourteen named educational, religious, and other designated organizations in perpetuity. The trust does not accept unsolicited grant applications, as the vast majority of its charitable funding is desig…
How do I apply for a grant from Jessie F Hallett Char Trust Ua?
**Grant Activity:** • Annual giving: $391,136 (2024) • Number of grants: 14 (2024) • Median grant size: $20,000 • Grant range: $2,000 - $59,000 • Giving rate: 4.8% of assets **Historical Giving:** • 2023: $335,000 across 13 grants (median $17,000) • 2022: $355,000 across 13 grants (median $18,000) **Application Policy:** The Jessie Hallett Trust does not accept unsolicited grant applications. Grants are made to designated organizations that are tax-exempt under Internal Revenue Code Section 501…
Where does Jessie F Hallett Char Trust Ua make grants?
The trust primarily focuses on the Cuyuna Lakes Area in Minnesota, including the communities of Crosby, Deerwood, Ironton, and Riverton.
What size grants does Jessie F Hallett Char Trust Ua award?
In 2024, Jessie F Hallett Char Trust Ua awarded 15 grants totaling $391K — an average of about $26K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Jessie F Hallett Char Trust Ua's EIN?
Jessie F Hallett Char Trust Ua's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-6211994. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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