Larry and Donna Pulkrabek Foundation Inc
The Larry and Donna Pulkrabek Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Superior, Wisconsin. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Minnesota and the remainder to recipients in Wisconsin.
Larry and Donna Pulkrabek Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Larry and Donna Pulkrabek Foundation Inc gave $67K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $67,000
- -33.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +4.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,792
- -36.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,218,529
- -8.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Larry and Donna Pulkrabek Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3127 South Mont Du Lac Drive, Superior, WI 54880
Phone: (218) 310-6577
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Larry and Donna Pulkrabek Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Duluth Police Department ($8K). Together the top 10 received $47K.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 69 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota and 7% to recipients in Wisconsin. These figures describe the locations of the listed grant recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
How Larry and Donna Pulkrabek Foundation Inc gives
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 300% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2021) to $101K (2023). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $67K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Duluth Police Department Duluth, MN | General Support | $8,000 |
| Queen of Peace Cloquet, MN | General Support | $6,000 |
| Duluth Archery Club Cloquet, MN | General Support | $5,000 |
| Girl Scouts Lakes & Pines Waite Park, MN | General Support | $5,000 |
| GND Development Alliance Duluth, MN | General Support | $5,000 |
| Northern Lights Foundation Duluth, MN | General Support | $5,000 |
| Valley Youth Center Duluth, MN | General Support | $4,000 |
| Kids Golf Legacy Fund Hermantown, MN | General Support | $3,000 |
| Wishes & More Fridley, MN | General Support | $3,000 |
| 7 Stars Ranch Inc Duluth, MN | General Support | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,218,529 | $57,141 | $67,650 | $67,000 | 24 | $67,325 | $13,978 | $61,677 |
| 2023 | $1,336,335 | $58,680 | $116,185 | $101,199 | 23 | $105,390 | $4,067 | $65,935 |
| 2022 | $1,376,881 | $61,943 | $50,932 | $44,994 | 9 | $49,027 | — | $69,575 |
| 2021 | $1,493,548 | $64,321 | $79,048 | $16,740 | 5 | $69,104 | — | $76,659 |
| 2020 | $1,562,567 | $63,158 | $94,012 | $81,600 | 8 | — | — | $79,758 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Larry and Donna Pulkrabek Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $62K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose work, as described by the grantees, includes community recreation-area revitalization, assistance for families of children with serious illnesses, wishes and educational scholarships for children with life-threatening conditions, services for homeless youth, and adaptive ice hockey for people with service-related physical disabilities. These are descriptions of grantee activities, not a stated foundation mission.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $67,000 through 24 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $8,000, with a median grant of $2,500. The largest awards included $8,000 to Duluth Police Department and $6,000 to Queen of Peace, both for general support. Other notable grants were $5,000 each to Duluth Archery Club, Girl Scouts Lakes & Pines, GND Development Alliance, and Northern Lights Foundation.
Among other 2024 recipients, GND Development Alliance received $5,000; the alliance describes its work as revitalizing and transforming Duluth’s GND recreation area. Northern Lights Foundation received $5,000; it says it provides unrestricted cash grants to families of children with serious or life-threatening illnesses. Wishes & More received $3,000; it describes granting wishes and education-related awards to children with terminal or life-threatening conditions. Life House Inc received $1,000 and describes its work as reconnecting homeless and street-involved youth with their goals. Minnesota Warriors Ice Hockey received $500; it describes providing adaptive recreational hockey for people with physical disabilities incurred during U.S. service.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Larry Pulkrabek as president and treasurer; Donna Pulkrabek as vice president and secretary; and Greg Anderson, Steve Burgess, and Bryan Lagergren as directors.
Larry and Donna Pulkrabek Foundation Inc is led by Larry Pulkrabek, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Larry Pulkrabek
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Lagergren
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Anderson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Burgess
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna Pulkrabek
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Larry and Donna Pulkrabek Foundation Inc
How much does Larry and Donna Pulkrabek Foundation Inc give each year?
Larry and Donna Pulkrabek Foundation Inc gave $67K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $101K across 23 grants.
What is Larry and Donna Pulkrabek Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Larry and Donna Pulkrabek Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,792, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Larry and Donna Pulkrabek Foundation Inc give grants?
Larry and Donna Pulkrabek Foundation Inc gives mostly in Minnesota: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wisconsin (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Duluth, MN (10 grants) and Cloquet, MN (6 grants).
Does Larry and Donna Pulkrabek Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Larry and Donna Pulkrabek Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Larry and Donna Pulkrabek Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Larry and Donna Pulkrabek Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Duluth Police Department ($8,000), Queen of Peace ($6,000) and Duluth Archery Club ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Larry and Donna Pulkrabek Foundation Inc?
Larry and Donna Pulkrabek Foundation Inc reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $67K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $62K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Larry and Donna Pulkrabek Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Larry and Donna Pulkrabek Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Larry and Donna Pulkrabek Foundation Inc's EIN?
Larry and Donna Pulkrabek Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1603286. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Larry and Donna Pulkrabek Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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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Grantable. (2026). Larry and Donna Pulkrabek Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/larry-and-donna-pulkrabek-foundation-inc-morg_b2247ca1a6ae456d9fc269616490cb0b
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