Mount Saint Benedict Foundation
Financial development and furtherance of the purposes of the sisters of st. Benedict and similar projects designed to assist their work.
Mount Saint Benedict Foundation at a glance
In short: Mount Saint Benedict Foundation gave $336K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $336K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $335,584
- -97.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -90.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $335,584
- -75.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $335,584
- 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.
Who Mount Saint Benedict Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sisters of St Benedict ($336K).
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 30 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Mount Saint Benedict Foundation gives
- Giving fell 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $336K (2024) to $13.5M (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $336K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sisters of St Benedict Crookston, MN | Grant for Sisters Needs | $335,584 |
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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 | — | $2,890 | $336,839 | $335,584 | 1 | $1,918 |
| 2023 | $432,561 | $1,105,881 | $13,666,603 | $13,506,076 | 10 | $967,791 |
| 2022 | $13,004,430 | $5,763,934 | $708,841 | $589,787 | 10 | $5,563,964 |
| 2021 | $15,228,162 | $1,547,220 | $545,940 | $436,164 | 9 | $1,249,569 |
About Mount Saint Benedict Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Mount Saint Benedict Foundation is a public charity, based in Crookston, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $336K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mount Saint Benedict Foundation is led by Sister Jane Becker, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sister Jane Becker
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Brekken
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Olson
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack Robertson
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Yaggie
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sister Anita Whalen
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sister Kathy Kuchar
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sister Myra Schmieg
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Nelson
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allen Foltz
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Heidi Whiting (2021–2023) — Foundation Director
- Former: Carol Foltz (2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Mount Saint Benedict Foundation
How much does Mount Saint Benedict Foundation give each year?
Mount Saint Benedict Foundation gave $336K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $13.5M across 10 grants.
Where does Mount Saint Benedict Foundation operate?
Mount Saint Benedict Foundation has awarded grants in Minnesota, North Dakota.
What is Mount Saint Benedict Foundation's EIN?
Mount Saint Benedict Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1813425. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 17, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work Mount Saint Benedict Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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