Minnesota Valley Lands Inc
To perform and assist in fulfilling the purpose of the Minnesota valley national wildlife refuge trust, inc.
Minnesota Valley Lands Inc at a glance
In short: Minnesota Valley Lands Inc gave $16.5M across 2 grants in 2020 (avg $8.2M), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $16,468,814
- +2645.8% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $8,234,407
- +1272.9% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $8,234,407
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Minnesota Valley Lands Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Minnesota Valley Lands LLC ($16.5M). Together the top 2 received $16.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $600K (2019) to $16.5M (2020). In 2020 it made 2 grants totaling $16.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Valley Lands LLC Bloomington, MN | GRANT | $16,462,509 |
| Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Bloomington, MN | GRANT | $6,305 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $1,043,300 | $16,633,440 | $16,468,814 | 2 | $17 |
| 2019 | $15,600,901 | $215,531 | $755,720 | $599,788 | 1 | $472 |
About Minnesota Valley Lands Inc
Based on IRS filings
Minnesota Valley Lands Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Bloomington, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 2 grants totaling $16.5M. Net investment income was $17.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Minnesota Valley Lands Inc is led by James Ische, Director & President since 2020 (on filings since 2019); 2 of 7 officers listed in 2020 are compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
James Ische
Director & President
Director → Director & President, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paige Winebarger
Director
Director & President → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$3K (2019) → $385 (2020)
Cynthia Osmundson
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ed Crozier
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Wolf
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lois Norrgard
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Loon Stumbras
Executive Di
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$9K (2019) → $8K (2020)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $8K, to Deborah Loon Stumbras (Executive Di). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Minnesota Valley Lands Inc
How much does Minnesota Valley Lands Inc give each year?
Minnesota Valley Lands Inc gave $16.5M across 2 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990. In 2019 it gave $600K across 1 grant.
What is Minnesota Valley Lands Inc?
Minnesota Valley Lands Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Bloomington, MN.
Where does Minnesota Valley Lands Inc operate?
Minnesota Valley Lands Inc has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Minnesota Valley Lands Inc's EIN?
Minnesota Valley Lands Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4162476. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 29, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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