Minnesota Masonic Charities
Minnesota Masonic Charities is a public charity based in Bloomington, Minnesota. Formed in 1983, it supports charitable causes guided by the Masonic principles of brotherly love, relief, and truth, including elder care, research, children’s health, education, and Minnesota Masonic history.
Minnesota Masonic Charities at a glance
In short: Minnesota Masonic Charities gave $26.7M across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $1.1M), mostly in Minnesota. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $26,684,619
- +6044.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +19.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,067,385
- +5061.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $29,117,580
- +88.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (9 of 25, 2024)
- 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).
How to apply to Minnesota Masonic Charities
- How to Apply
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The available information describes year-round applications for Lodge and Chapter matching grants and a March 1–April 30 application period for community scholarships through participating Lodges or Chapters. Scholarship applicants apply through the scholarship program; ACT scores are no longer required.
- Review Cycle
- Community Scholarship applications run March 1–April 30. The listed deadline for Minnesota Masonic Charities Scholarships is December 1, 2026.
- Deadline
- Community Scholarship applications run March 1–April 30.
- Next open deadline
- December 1, 2026 (Minnesota Masonic Charities Scholarships)
- Contact
Mailing address: 11501 Masonic Home Drive, Bloomington, MN 55437
Phone: (952) 948-7000
Website: https://mnmasoniccharities.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Minnesota Masonic Charities
Who Minnesota Masonic Charities funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Minnesota ($26.2M). Together the top 10 received $26.5M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($50,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
106 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 82 grants of 106 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization is based in Bloomington, Minnesota. Its 2024 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota. Its scholarship program is focused on students attending Minnesota institutions, and its Lodge and Chapter grant programs serve local projects and students.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Minnesota Masonic Charities open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 25 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2.9M; repeat grants $27K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $16K 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 $346K (2021) to $30.6M (2020). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $26.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN | Research | $26,179,762 |
| The Valley of Rochester Scottish Rite Children's Foundation Rochester, MN | Scottish Rite Children's Language Program | $74,000 |
| Cresent Cove Brooklyn Center, MN | General Support | $50,650 |
| Eagles Healing Nest Sauk Center, MN | General Support | $50,000 |
| MN Assistance Council for Veterans Minneapolis, MN | General Support | $50,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $50,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association - MNND Chapter Minnetonka, MN | General Support | $25,499 |
| Face It Foundation St Anthony, MN | General Support | $25,000 |
| MN Grand Chapter Order of the Easter Star Bloomington, MN | Scholarships | $25,000 |
| Veterans Honor Flight of NDMN West Fargo, MN | General Support | $17,611 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $29,117,580 | $13,538,629 | $31,165,792 | $26,684,619 | 25 |
| 2023 | $15,431,114 | $838,955 | $6,113,259 | $434,267 | 21 |
| 2022 | $16,075,960 | $1,430,555 | $5,514,044 | $416,870 | 22 |
| 2021 | $12,657,081 | $2,476,347 | $5,084,051 | $345,804 | 15 |
| 2020 | $10,993,088 | $1,162,289 | $33,270,233 | $30,574,733 | 23 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that it assists the Masonic family and others by supporting nonprofit entities and charitable causes. Its stated purposes include nursing care and elderly housing; services and education for older adults; research related to cancer, childhood language disorders, and physical, emotional, and mental health challenges among youth; higher education; and the preservation and dissemination of Minnesota Masonic history.
Examples of 2024 grantees illustrate a range of supported work. Eagles Healing Nest describes its mission as helping veterans heal with dignity and regain needed life functions. Face It Foundation says it uses peer support to help men recover from depression and prevent suicide. Helping Paws says it advances independence and quality of life through assistance dogs. Annandale Food Shelf describes itself as a community food shelf that feeds people in need.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Minnesota Masonic Charities reported 25 grants totaling $26,684,619. Grant amounts ranged from $5,500 to $26,179,762, with a median of $10,000. The largest listed award was $26,179,762 to the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis for research. Other notable awards included $74,000 to The Valley of Rochester Scottish Rite Children’s Foundation for its Scottish Rite children’s language program; $50,650 to Crescent Cove for general support; $50,000 each to Eagles Healing Nest and the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans for general support; and $50,000 to Rite Care of Minneapolis–an individual recipient for childhood language disorders.
The organization’s Mission Grants support selected nonprofits addressing community needs. Its website identifies Crescent Cove, Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans, Eagles Healing Nest, and Face It Foundation as examples of organizations it supports. The website does not provide an application process for Mission Grants.
For Masonic Lodges and Eastern Star Chapters, the organization offers matching grants for local charitable projects, with a maximum of $10,000 per grant and a stated annual allocation of $25,000. Its website says applications for these grants are accepted year-round. A related matching program supports Lodge- and Chapter-sponsored community scholarships; these scholarships are distinct from Minnesota Masonic Charities’ statewide scholarship program.
Minnesota Masonic Charities also offers six scholarship categories for students. The scholarship program reports approximately $1 million in annual awards and 86 or more scholarships per year. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA and attend or plan to attend a Minnesota college, university, or trade or technical school. High school seniors or equivalent may apply; homeschool and private school students are eligible if they meet the requirements. Masonic affiliation is not required.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John Schwietz as CEO–Charities; Sue Mork as CFO–Charities through September 2024; Eric J. Neetenbeek as President–Charities; Beth Schroeder as COO; Markus Mueller as Fund Development Manager; and Mike Senden as CFO. Listed directors and officers also include John L. Cook, Chair; Mary A. Hanson, Treasurer; Steven R. Johnson, Vice Chair; and Sharon Barlow, Worthy Grand Matron through April 2024.
Minnesota Masonic Charities is led by John Schwietz, CEO - Charities since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 4 of 19 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Schwietz
CEO - Charities
Vice President of Organizational Advancement → COO - Charities, 2021
COO - Charities → CEO - Charities, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$194K (2020) → $370K (2024)
Eric J. Neetenbeek
President - Charities
President & CEO - Charities → President - Charities, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$431K (2021) → $192K (2024)
John L. Cook
Chair
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David E. Olson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David S. Wething
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James H. Proctor
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael S. Rosenzweig
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Brihn
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Gann
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Markus Mueller
Fund Development Manager
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$123K (2023) → $129K (2024)
Mike Senden
CFO
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
$42K (2024)
Mary A. Hanson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven R. Johnson
Vice Chair
Director → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Foster Solem
Deputy Grand Master
Senior Grand Warden → Deputy Grand Master, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert S. Davis
Senior Grand Warden
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Schroeder
COO
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cj Brase
Worthy Grand Matron
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Taylor
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Carrick
Deputy Grand Master
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Sue Mork (2020–2024) — CFO - Charities · Filing note: Thru September 2024
- Former: Dayton L. Berg (2021–2024) — Grand Master · Filing note: Thru April 2024
- Former: Sharon Barlow (2023–2024) — Worthy Grand Matron · Filing note: Thru April 2024
- Former: G. Roger McNear III (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Paul C. Himmler (2020–2023) — Chair
- Former: Robert L. Fendler (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Tony R. Krall (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Lauren Hauter (2022–2023) — Director of Marketing & Communications
- Former: Pam J. Willette (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Robert L. Darling (2023) — Director
- Former: Ethan A. Seaberg (2020–2021) — Deputy Grandmaster & Director · Filing note: Thru April 2021
- Former: Kathy Foster (2020–2021) — Worthy Grand Matron & Director · Filing note: Thru April 2021
- Former: Rolf Widstrand (2020–2021) — Deputy Grandmaster & Director
- Former: Kathie Brown (2021) — Worthy Grand Matron & Director
- Former: Gregory J. Lane (2020) — Director
- Former: Kelly Johns (2020) — Vice President of Communications
- Former: Raymond G. Christenson (2020) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $370K, to John Schwietz (CEO - Charities). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Minnesota Masonic Charities
How much does Minnesota Masonic Charities give each year?
Minnesota Masonic Charities gave $26.7M across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $434K across 21 grants.
What is Minnesota Masonic Charities's typical grant size?
Minnesota Masonic Charities's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $1,067,385, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Minnesota Masonic Charities that year got $2.9M on average.
Where does Minnesota Masonic Charities give grants?
Minnesota Masonic Charities 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 Minneapolis, MN (2 grants) and Bloomington, MN (2 grants).
Does Minnesota Masonic Charities give general operating support?
Yes: 52% of Minnesota Masonic Charities's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Food Shelf Program" (4 grants).
Who are Minnesota Masonic Charities's largest grantees?
Minnesota Masonic Charities's largest 2024 grantees include University of Minnesota ($26,179,762), The Valley of Rochester Scottish Rite Children's Foundation ($74,000) and Cresent Cove ($50,650), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($50,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Minnesota Masonic Charities?
Minnesota Masonic Charities reported $29.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $13.5M.
What does Minnesota Masonic Charities fund?
The organization states that it assists the Masonic family and others by supporting nonprofit entities and charitable causes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Minnesota Masonic Charities?
The available information describes year-round applications for Lodge and Chapter matching grants and a March 1–April 30 application period for community scholarships through participating Lodges or Chapters. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Minnesota Masonic Charities's EIN?
Minnesota Masonic Charities's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1495325. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 October 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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