Magnifi Financial Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Melrose, MN EIN: 61-1690771

Magnifi Financial Foundation is a private foundation, based in Melrose, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $797K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $30K. Net investment income was $27K.

Key facts about Magnifi Financial Foundation

In short: Magnifi Financial Foundation gave $30K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
61-1690771
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$30,000
Grants made (2024)
5
Average grant
$6,000
Median grant
$5,000
Total assets
$797,427
Primary geography
Minnesota (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$797K

+17.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$30K

+11.1% YoY

Grant Count

5

+66.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$6K

-33.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Magnifi Financial Foundation reported a distributable amount of $34K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How Magnifi Financial Foundation gives

  • Giving grew 50% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 88% 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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.

Cities

PerhamAlbanyMelroseRichmondSt CloudWadenaAvonFargoLittle FallsMinneapolisPaynesvillePlymouthSartellSauk Centre

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K5 grants2020 4 grants2021 4 grants2022 3 grants2023 5 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2020) to $30K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $30K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2024

Fargo Park District Foundation: $10KFargo Park District Foundation$10KThree Rivers Park: $10KThree Rivers Park$10KCity of Wadena: $5KCity of Wadena$5KThe Melrose Area Community Youth Ce: $3KThe Melrose Area CommunityYouth Ce$3KCity of Albany: $3KCity of Albany$3K

The largest 2024 recipient was Fargo Park District Foundation ($10K). Together the top 5 received $30K.

Grant Size Distribution

21 grants across all recorded years

21<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Fargo Park District Foundation Fargo, NDDonation to support the devlopment of a community center.$10,000
Three Rivers Park Plymouth, MNDonation to support the devlopment of a new park.$10,000
City of Wadena Wadena, MNDonation to support the construction of 3 additional weather sirens for the city of wadena.$5,000
The Melrose Area Community Youth Ce Melrose, MNGeneral donation to provide food, activities, games, & tutors for kids.$2,500
City of Albany Albany, MNDonation to cover expenses such as specialized training, kennels, food, & veterinarian costs for a school therapy dog.$2,500

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$50K$100K$150K$200K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$797,427$680,413$609,430
Revenue$158,444$98,724$87,623
Expenses$41,430$27,741$24,532
Qualifying Distributions$30,000$27,000$23,000
Net Investment Income$27,025$11,397$3,171
Distributable Amount$34,218$29,779$26,729

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Magnifi Financial Foundation is led by Charles B. Friederichs, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Charles B. Friederichs

    President

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Corey Sand

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Gary Meyer

    Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Janelle Borgmann

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Nancy L. Roske

    Vice President

    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 Magnifi Financial Foundation

How much does Magnifi Financial Foundation give each year?

Magnifi Financial Foundation gave $30K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $27K across 3 grants.

What is Magnifi Financial Foundation's typical grant size?

Magnifi Financial Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Magnifi Financial Foundation give grants?

Magnifi Financial Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Dakota (33%).

Does Magnifi Financial Foundation give general operating support?

Yes: 20% of Magnifi Financial Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are Magnifi Financial Foundation's largest grantees?

Magnifi Financial Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Fargo Park District Foundation ($10,000), Three Rivers Park ($10,000) and City of Wadena ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Magnifi Financial Foundation?

Magnifi Financial Foundation reported $797K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $30K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $34K (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 Magnifi Financial Foundation's EIN?

Magnifi Financial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1690771. 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.

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