John F Grundhofer Charitable Fdn Tr
John F Grundhofer Charitable Fdn Tr is a private foundation, based in Eagan, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $8.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $320K. Net investment income was $192K.
John F Grundhofer Charitable Fdn Tr at a glance
In short: John F Grundhofer Charitable Fdn Tr gave $320K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $107K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $320,000
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $106,667
- -64.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $8,259,609
- -2.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who John F Grundhofer Charitable Fdn Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Living Desert ($300K). Together the top 3 received $320K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 21 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How John F Grundhofer Charitable Fdn Tr gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 76% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $300K (2023) to $667K (2020). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $320K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Living Desert Palm Desert, CA | General Operating | $300,000 |
| United Way Worldwide Alexandria, VA | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Inspiration and Recognition of Science Boston, MA | General Operating | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,259,609 | $209,476 | $432,232 | $320,000 | 3 | $330,045 | $192,023 | $432,096 |
| 2024 | $8,482,371 | $6,380,050 | $354,050 | $300,000 | 1 | $306,592 | $767,614 | $234,046 |
| 2023 | $2,456,382 | $52,993 | $343,650 | $300,000 | 1 | $305,626 | $19,421 | $134,385 |
| 2022 | $2,747,034 | $3,688 | $407,509 | $345,500 | 7 | $351,481 | $7,988 | $173,016 |
| 2021 | $3,101,124 | $787,867 | $493,908 | $443,350 | 9 | $449,461 | $743,242 | $170,248 |
| 2020 | $2,708,828 | $65,987 | $722,788 | $667,000 | 22 | — | $18,042 | $156,430 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John F Grundhofer Charitable Fdn Tr reported a distributable amount of $432K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John F Grundhofer Charitable Fdn Tr's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
US Bank N A
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$85K (2025)
Patricia Meier Grundhofer
Co-Trustee
Executive Director → Co-Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: U S Bank N A (2021–2024) — Co-Trustee
- Former: John F. Grundhofer (2020) — President & Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $85K, to US Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about John F Grundhofer Charitable Fdn Tr
How much does John F Grundhofer Charitable Fdn Tr give each year?
John F Grundhofer Charitable Fdn Tr gave $320K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $300K across 1 grant.
What is John F Grundhofer Charitable Fdn Tr's typical grant size?
John F Grundhofer Charitable Fdn Tr's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $106,667, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John F Grundhofer Charitable Fdn Tr give grants?
John F Grundhofer Charitable Fdn Tr gives mostly in California: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does John F Grundhofer Charitable Fdn Tr give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of John F Grundhofer Charitable Fdn Tr's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is John F Grundhofer Charitable Fdn Tr?
John F Grundhofer Charitable Fdn Tr reported $8.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $330K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $432K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is John F Grundhofer Charitable Fdn Tr's EIN?
John F Grundhofer Charitable Fdn Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2440735. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
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