Mankato Clinic Foundation Inc
To provide, promote and develop health education and healthy lifestyle awareness to members of the Mankato Clinic service area.
Mankato Clinic Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Mankato Clinic Foundation Inc gave $194K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Minnesota. 83% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $194,200
- +20.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,183
- -19.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,250
- Total assets
- $1,707,750
- +15.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 83% first-time grantees (10 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
Who Mankato Clinic Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Greater Mankato Area United Way - First Steps ($45K). Together the top 10 received $168K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($20,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Mankato Clinic Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
83%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 12 grantees (83%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $21K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 $51K (2020) to $194K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $194K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Mankato Area United Way - First Steps Mankato, MN | clinical social worker and In School Counselor for Bullying | $44,700 |
| Wellshare International Minneapolis, MN | To help assist WellShare International deploy Community Health Workers in communities to work with patients who struggle with access to resources due to social, racial, cultural, economic or other factors. | $30,000 |
| Educare Foundation - School and Classroom Grants Mankato, MN | Educare is a non-profit, public entity which provides financial support to Mankato Area Public Schools, beyond the normal operating budgets, for programs and activities that enhance educational opportunities for all students. Through this funding, we enable teachers to explore new ways to expand a world of learning for their students. | $25,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $20,000 |
| Mankato Youth Place Mankato, MN | A Safe Place for kids to learn and grow | $12,500 |
| Greater Mankato Area United Way - Navigator Program Mankato, MN | clinical social worker | $12,500 |
| Camp Sweet Life Mankato, MN | Scholarships for Campers | $10,000 |
| Connections Ministry Mankato, MN | Street Medicine: prescription assistance, necessary first aid, foot clinics and medical support for guests at the shelter, at our outreach office, and on the streets. Provide clean socks, foot and hand warmers, hydration, and proper seasonal supplies to ensure that all who are exposed to the elements remain healthy. | $10,000 |
| Echo Food Shelf Mankato, MN | Freezers | $10,000 |
| Childrens Museum Mankato, MN | Healthy Me Exhibit: Reboot of popular exhibit that teaches health topics and allows children to role play as healthcare professionals. | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,707,750 | $431,445 | $357,467 | $194,200 | 12 | $18,694 |
| 2023 | $1,480,770 | $278,001 | $312,629 | $161,625 | 8 | $3,407 |
| 2022 | $1,344,681 | $391,421 | $320,063 | $174,362 | 10 | $56 |
| 2021 | $1,463,723 | $341,884 | $267,592 | $137,831 | 7 | $4,905 |
| 2020 | $1,250,975 | $155,806 | $215,621 | $51,000 | 3 | $319 |
About Mankato Clinic Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Mankato Clinic Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Mankato, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 12 grants totaling $194K. Net investment income was $19K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mankato Clinic Foundation Inc is led by Marcia Bahr, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 14 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marcia Bahr
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Kittelson
Chairperson
Board Member → Chairperson, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Coty Bruender
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Beyer
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Dobson
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sreelatha Spieker
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tami Meehan
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Finn
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julia Ketcham Corbett
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith Bauer
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Peller
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rylee Anderson
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kara Sullivan
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melinda Wedzina
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Katie Anderson MD (2020–2023) — Chairperson
- Former: Lisa Cownie (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Cathy Davis (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Katie Smentak (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Chris Mager (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: David Wittenberg (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Marsha Danielson (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Steve Hatkin (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Steve Haugen MD (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Byron McGregor MD (2020) — Board Member
- Former: David Naples (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Nancy Pfeifer (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Steve Penkhus MD (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Steve Peterson (2020) — Board Member
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 Mankato Clinic Foundation Inc
How much does Mankato Clinic Foundation Inc give each year?
Mankato Clinic Foundation Inc gave $194K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $162K across 8 grants.
What is Mankato Clinic Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Mankato Clinic Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $11,250, and its average grant was $16,183, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mankato Clinic Foundation Inc that year got $15K on average.
Where does Mankato Clinic Foundation Inc give grants?
Mankato Clinic Foundation Inc gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Mankato, MN (9 grants).
Does Mankato Clinic Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 8% of Mankato Clinic Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Mankato Clinic Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Mankato Clinic Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Greater Mankato Area United Way - First Steps ($44,700), Wellshare International ($30,000) and Educare Foundation - School and Classroom Grants ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($20,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mankato Clinic Foundation Inc?
Mankato Clinic Foundation Inc reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $431K.
What is Mankato Clinic Foundation Inc?
Mankato Clinic Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Mankato, MN. It holds $1.7M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Mankato Clinic Foundation Inc's EIN?
Mankato Clinic Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-6045200. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 28, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 27, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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