Megan and Bernie Vonruden Foundation Inc
The Megan and Bernie Vonruden Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Faribault, Minnesota. In 2024, it reported giving $239,790 through 10 grants to charitable organizations in Minnesota and North Carolina.
Megan and Bernie Vonruden Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Megan and Bernie Vonruden Foundation Inc gave $240K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $239,790
- +3488.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +900.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,979
- +258.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $3,304,386
- +1.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (75% 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 Megan and Bernie Vonruden Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3305 Highway 60 West, Faribault, MN 55021
Phone: (507) 384-0328
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Megan and Bernie Vonruden Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Girls on the Run ($60K across 2 grants). Together the top 8 received $240K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota and 25% went to recipients in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Megan and Bernie Vonruden Foundation Inc gives
- In 2024 it paid out 146% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2023) to $240K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $240K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Girls on the Run Raleigh, NC | Donation | $35,000 |
| Faribault Area Hospice Foundation Faribault, MN | Donation | $35,000 |
| Soldiers 6 Inver Grove Heights, MN | Donation | $35,000 |
| Hometown Hero Stillwater, MN | Donation | $30,000 |
| Ruth's House Faribault, MN | Donation | $25,000 |
| Max Foundation Warroad, MN | Donation | $25,000 |
| Girls on the Run Raleigh, NC | Donation | $25,000 |
| Max Foundation Warroad, MN | Donation | $25,000 |
| Bethlehem Academy Prom Faribault, MN | Donation | $4,500 |
| Lakeville South Boys Golf Lakeville, MN | Donation | $290 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 grants were reported as 10 grants; 2023 had 1 grant, and 2022 had none.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,304,386 | $106,873 | $261,208 | $239,790 | 10 | $239,815 | $87,969 | $163,735 |
| 2023 | $3,259,618 | $543,551 | $24,710 | $6,682 | 1 | $6,707 | $524,022 | $145,449 |
| 2022 | $3,002,768 | $3,001,489 | — | — | — | — | $1,886 | $5,147 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Megan and Bernie Vonruden Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $164K 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 show support for organizations including the Faribault Area Hospice Foundation and Soldiers 6. The hospice foundation describes its mission as improving the quality of life for patients and loved ones in the District One Hospital area. Soldiers 6 describes its mission as partnering service dogs with honorably discharged veterans and helping veterans with visible or non-visible wounds navigate life.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $239,790. Grant amounts ranged from $290 to $35,000, with a median grant of $25,000. Notable grants included $35,000 each to Girls on the Run in Raleigh, North Carolina; the Faribault Area Hospice Foundation in Faribault, Minnesota; and Soldiers 6 in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. Other grants included $30,000 to Hometown Hero, $25,000 to Ruth’s House, and two grants of $25,000 each to the MAX Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Megan Vonruden as president, Bernard Vonruden as treasurer, Britton Vonruden and Monet Vonruden as board members, and Matthew Drevlow as secretary.
Megan and Bernie Vonruden Foundation Inc is led by Megan Vonruden, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Megan Vonruden
President
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bernard Vonruden
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Britton Vonruden
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Drevlow
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monet Vonruden
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Megan and Bernie Vonruden Foundation Inc
How much does Megan and Bernie Vonruden Foundation Inc give each year?
Megan and Bernie Vonruden Foundation Inc gave $240K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7K across 1 grant.
What is Megan and Bernie Vonruden Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Megan and Bernie Vonruden Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $23,979, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Megan and Bernie Vonruden Foundation Inc give grants?
Megan and Bernie Vonruden Foundation Inc gives mostly in Minnesota: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Faribault, MN (3 grants), Raleigh, NC (2 grants) and Warroad, MN (2 grants).
Does Megan and Bernie Vonruden Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Megan and Bernie Vonruden Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (10 grants).
Who are Megan and Bernie Vonruden Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Megan and Bernie Vonruden Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Girls on the Run ($60,000 across 2 grants), Max Foundation ($50,000 across 2 grants) and Faribault Area Hospice Foundation ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Megan and Bernie Vonruden Foundation Inc?
Megan and Bernie Vonruden Foundation Inc reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $240K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $164K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Megan and Bernie Vonruden Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations including the Faribault Area Hospice Foundation and Soldiers 6. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Megan and Bernie Vonruden Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Megan and Bernie Vonruden Foundation Inc's EIN?
Megan and Bernie Vonruden Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1387656. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Megan and Bernie Vonruden 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 2022–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Megan and Bernie Vonruden Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/megan-and-bernie-vonruden-foundation-inc-morg_8141d0c153c74485b545381f2b9f7276
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