NORTHFIELD SHARES SEEKS TO SUSTAIN AND TRANSFORM THE NORTHFIELD COMMUNITY BY ADVANCING PHILANTHROPY, INSPIRING VOLUNTEERISM AND PROMOTING COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.3M
+41.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$829K
+391.7% YoY
Grant Count
16
+14.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$52K
+330.2% YoY
About Northfield Shares
Based on IRS filings
Northfield Shares is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in NORTHFIELD, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 16 grants totaling $829K. Net investment income was $530K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,261,389 | $7,261,094 | $5,894,936 |
| Revenue | $4,108,981 | $1,305,426 | $477,542 |
| Expenses | $1,327,198 | $567,329 | $519,406 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $529,809 | $190,054 | $127,738 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Northfield Shares
Collaborative Leadership Grant (Ames Fund)
NORTHFIELD SHARES
Amount
$25,000
Deadline
October 15, 2026
Engeseth-Rinde Restoration Fund
NORTHFIELD SHARES
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Northfield Shares Competitive Grants Program
NORTHFIELD SHARES
Amount
Varies
Deadline
October 15, 2026
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Carleton College ($137,100), Northfield United Methodist ($137,100), Wooster College ($137,100).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CARLETON COLLEGE NORTHFIELD, MN | ENDOWMENT FUND | $137,100 |
| CENTER FOR COURAGE & RENEWAL GREENVILLE, SC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $110,000 |
| EASTMAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC ROCHESTER, NY | ENDOWMENT FUND | $82,260 |
| FIFTY NORTH NORTHFIELD, MN | OPERATING ACCOUNT | $12,101 |
| GREAT RIVER SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL WINONA, MN | $10K SHOW SPONSOR | $13,600 |
| MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES OWATONNA, MN | OPERATING FUND | $20,800 |
| NORTHFIELD HEALTHY COMMUNITY INITIATIVE NORTHFIELD, MN | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $34,086 |
| NORTHFIELD UNITED METHODIST NORTHFIELD, MN | ENDOWMENT FUND | $137,100 |
| ST JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH NORTHFIELD, MN | ANNUAL GIVING | $14,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MINNEAPOLIS, MN | MS ACHIEVEMENT CENTER FUND #23692 | $67,038 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BETH AYOTTE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JANE BARTHO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PAULT THIBOUTOT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ERIKA CAMPBELL | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| MAR VALDECANTOS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PERRY LARSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ARLEN MALECHA | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JOHN ROBISON | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| KELLY STREET | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MERRI KMOCH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| STAN MORK | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| KELLY WEBSTER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CARRIE CARROLL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS | 40 | $114,250 |
| JOE HARGIS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LARRY ENFIELD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CORRIE DEMAS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northfield Shares?
Northfield Shares is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in NORTHFIELD, MN. It holds $10.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Northfield Shares?
As of 2024, Northfield Shares holds $10.3M in total assets with $4.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 16 grants totaling $829K in 2024.
Where does Northfield Shares operate?
Northfield Shares has awarded grants in Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, South Carolina.
What size grants does Northfield Shares award?
In 2024, Northfield Shares awarded 16 grants totaling $829K — an average of about $52K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Northfield Shares's EIN?
Northfield Shares's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3080430. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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