Josefson Family Foundation
Josefson Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Fergus Falls, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $264K in total assets. In 2024, it made $23K in qualifying distributions.
Josefson Family Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $264,253
- +0.5% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $8,542
- -23.9% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $23,321
- +27.5% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $23,537
- +27.2% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Josefson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
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
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $200 (2022) to $10K (2020). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $200.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Innovates Prior Lake, MN | Enable an Educational Institution to attend an Entrepreneurial Education Conference | $200 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $264,253 | $8,542 | $23,537 | — | — | $23,321 | — |
| 2023 | $262,857 | $11,226 | $18,510 | — | — | $18,293 | — |
| 2022 | $263,517 | $11,234 | $19,897 | $200 | 1 | $19,680 | $2,167 |
| 2021 | $263,068 | $9,915 | $17,568 | $625 | 2 | $17,315 | $3,114 |
| 2020 | $264,093 | $9,889 | $17,022 | $10,440 | 2 | — | $2,595 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Josefson Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Laurel E J Kilde
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lois E Josefson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Josefson Family Foundation
How large is Josefson Family Foundation?
Josefson Family Foundation reported $264K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $9K.
Where does Josefson Family Foundation operate?
Josefson Family Foundation has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Josefson Family Foundation's EIN?
Josefson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-1073761. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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