Minnesota Rural Health Association
MRHA is a non-profit, membership organization missioned to strengthen the health, health care and well-being of rural Minnesotans through leadership, advocacy, education and collaboration.
Minnesota Rural Health Association at a glance
In short: Minnesota Rural Health Association gave $58K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $57,712
- -46.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,542
- -67.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,448
- Total assets
- $546,920
- +72.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Minnesota Rural Health Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Olivia Hospital and Clinic ($29K). Together the top 5 received $58K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 10 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2023) to $107K (2024). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $58K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Olivia Hospital and Clinic Olivia, MN | Tuition Assistance for Trainings | $29,000 |
| Johnson Memorial Health Svcs Dawson, MN | Tuition Assistance for Trainings | $8,000 |
| Lake Region Healthcare Fergus Falls, MN | Tuition Assistance for Trainings | $7,448 |
| Alexandria Center for Diagnos Alexandria, MN | Tuition Assistance for Trainings | $6,749 |
| Centracare Health System Saint Cloud, MN | Tuition Assistance for Trainings | $6,515 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $546,920 | $487,656 | $255,948 | $57,712 | 5 | $595 |
| 2024 | $317,112 | $479,040 | $281,257 | $107,221 | 3 | $4,761 |
| 2023 | $187,510 | $172,873 | $173,766 | $44,274 | 2 | $2,841 |
| 2022 | — | $52,926 | $58,723 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $102,219 | $50,607 | $37,582 | — | — | — |
About Minnesota Rural Health Association
Based on IRS filings
Minnesota Rural Health Association is a public charity focused on Health, based in Cromwell, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $547K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $58K. Net investment income was $595.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Minnesota Rural Health Association is led by Mark T. Jones, Executive Director on filings since 2021; 1 of 17 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark T. Jones
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$30K (2021) → $48K (2025)
Katherine Wilkes
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alyssa Meller
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David J. Borgert
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Denise Schneekloth
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James A. Przybilla
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeanne M. Larson
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly A. McCoy
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Dewey
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Ash
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Grafstrom
Director
Past President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Warren Larson
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zora M. Radosevich
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Lee
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thad Shunkwiler
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Thorson
Treasurer
Board Treasurer → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martha Paulson-Strommen
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Brennan McAlpin (2022–2023) — President
- Former: Kap Wilkes (2022) — Board Vice President
- Former: Heather Keyes (2021) — Board Vice President
- Former: Sue Grafstrom (2021) — Board President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $48K, to Mark T Jones (Exec Director).
Frequently asked questions about Minnesota Rural Health Association
How much does Minnesota Rural Health Association give each year?
Minnesota Rural Health Association gave $58K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $107K across 3 grants.
What is Minnesota Rural Health Association's typical grant size?
Minnesota Rural Health Association's median grant in 2025 was $7,448, and its average grant was $11,542, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Minnesota Rural Health Association give grants?
Minnesota Rural Health Association gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Minnesota Rural Health Association give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Minnesota Rural Health Association's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Tuition Assistance for Trainings" (5 grants).
Who are Minnesota Rural Health Association's largest grantees?
Minnesota Rural Health Association's largest 2025 grantees include Olivia Hospital and Clinic ($29,000), Johnson Memorial Health Svcs ($8,000) and Lake Region Healthcare ($7,448), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Minnesota Rural Health Association?
Minnesota Rural Health Association reported $547K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $488K.
What is Minnesota Rural Health Association?
Minnesota Rural Health Association is a public charity focused on Health, based in Cromwell, MN. It holds $547K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Minnesota Rural Health Association's EIN?
Minnesota Rural Health Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1873554. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 30, 2026)
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