Northfield Shares
Northfield Shares is a public charity based in Northfield, Minnesota. Founded in 2010, it describes itself as a community foundation that sustains and transforms the Northfield community through philanthropy, volunteerism, and collaborative leadership.
Northfield Shares at a glance
In short: Northfield Shares gave $829K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $52K), mostly in Minnesota. 44% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $829,165
- +391.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $51,823
- +330.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $22,565
- Total assets
- $10,261,389
- +41.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (7 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (59% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Northfield Shares
- How to Apply
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Applications are submitted online. The application deadline of September 25, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. has passed.
- Review Cycle
- September 25, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. for the application cycle described on the foundation’s grant-seeker pages; this is a past deadline as of October 2, 2026.
- Deadline
- September 25, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
- Next open deadline
- October 15, 2026 (Collaborative Leadership Grant (Ames Fund))
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 802, Northfield, MN 55057
Phone: (507) 403-9755
Website: https://northfieldshares.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Northfield Shares
Collaborative Leadership Grant (Ames Fund)
Northfield Shares
Amount
$25,000
Deadline
Expected ~October
Based on past cycles
Engeseth-Rinde Restoration Fund
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Northfield Shares Competitive Grants Program
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Expected ~October
Based on past cycles
Who Northfield Shares funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Carleton College ($137K). Together the top 10 received $764K.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 73 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its work as benefiting the greater Northfield community. Its grant guidelines require applicants to serve people within the Northfield School District’s geography. In filing year 2024, 59% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota; the remaining reported shares went to Ohio (17%), South Carolina (13%), New York (10%), and Illinois (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Northfield Shares open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 16 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $66K; repeat grants $41K. How we count
Medians: $67K first-time, $14K 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 $151K (2022) to $2.2M (2021). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $829K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carleton College Northfield, MN | Endowment Fund | $137,100 |
| Northfield United Methodist Northfield, MN | Endowment Fund | $137,100 |
| Wooster College Wooser, OH | 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 |
| University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN | Ms Achievement Center Fund #23692 | $67,038 |
| Northfield Healthy Community Initiative Northfield, MN | General Operating Support | $34,086 |
| Community Action Center Northfield, MN | Hillcrest Village, Operating and Youth Emergency Center | $24,329 |
| Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Owatonna, MN | Operating Fund | $20,800 |
| St John's Lutheran Church Northfield, MN | Annual Giving | $14,000 |
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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 | $10,261,389 | $4,108,981 | $1,327,198 | $829,165 | 16 | $529,809 |
| 2023 | $7,261,094 | $1,305,426 | $567,329 | $168,638 | 14 | $190,054 |
| 2022 | $5,894,936 | $477,542 | $519,406 | $150,857 | 12 | $127,738 |
| 2021 | $6,683,672 | $4,121,313 | $2,523,757 | $2,167,453 | 19 | $1,141,129 |
| 2020 | $5,309,836 | $626,680 | $468,866 | $191,146 | 12 | $137,163 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Northfield Shares’ mission is to sustain and transform the Northfield community by advancing philanthropy, inspiring volunteerism, and promoting collaborative leadership. Its website describes grantmaking intended to strengthen the community; grants may draw on flexible, field-of-interest, and donor-designated endowment funds.
Its 2024 grants included endowment funds, general operating support, and support for named projects and programs. Recipients illustrate the range of organizations supported: Carleton College describes itself as a liberal arts college; the Center for Courage & Renewal says it works to nurture integrity and relational trust; Northfield Healthy Community Initiative says its mission is to empower youth; and Community Action Center says it promotes a healthy, caring, and just community through resources, advocacy, and volunteer effort. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Northfield Shares reported 16 grants totaling $829,165. Grant amounts ranged from $8,000 to $137,100, with a median of $22,564. Notable grants included $137,100 each to Carleton College, Northfield United Methodist, and Wooster College, all for endowment funds; $110,000 to the Center for Courage & Renewal for general operating support; and $82,260 to Eastman School of Music for an endowment fund. Other grants included $67,038 to the University of Minnesota for the MS Achievement Center Fund #23692 and $34,086 to Northfield Healthy Community Initiative for general operating support.
The foundation’s website says applications are submitted online and reviewed by its Grants Committee for eligibility, conformity with guidelines, available funds, and project feasibility. The committee recommends applications to the Board of Directors for final approval. Applications must be complete and include supporting documents; applicants may be asked for additional information. Successful applicants sign a grant agreement before funds are disbursed. Grantees must submit a Grant Impact Report, and unused funds must be returned unless an extension is granted in writing. Previous recipients must submit their impact report before applying again.
The guidelines set a minimum request of $500 and no maximum. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) organizations or fiscally sponsored by one, and must serve people within the Northfield School District’s geography. The guidelines exclude, among other things, endowment and capital campaigns, real estate purchases, basic municipal services, lobbying, fundraisers, and projects supporting theological functions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Erika Campbell as chair, John Robison as vice chair, and Arlen Malecha as secretary. Listed board members are Beth Ayotte, Jane Bartho, Pault Thiboutot, Mar Valdecantos, Perry Larson, Kelly Street, and Merri Kmoch.
Northfield Shares is led by Erika Campbell, Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 16 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Erika Campbell
Chair
Board Member → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carrie Carroll
Executive Directors
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$107K (2023) → $114K (2024)
Pault Thiboutot
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane Bartho
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arlen Malecha
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Street
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Perry Larson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Robison
Vice Chair
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Webster
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stan Mork
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beth Ayotte
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Corrie Demas
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Hargis
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Enfield
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mar Valdecantos
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Merri Kmoch
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (24)
- Former: Tara Berndt (2020–2023) — Chair
- Former: Roberto Zayas (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Cody Warren (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Pault Thibitot (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Bob Thacker (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Jim Loe (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Laura Eschen (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Marylynn Oglesbee (2020–2022) — Ec & Chair
- Former: John Larson (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Megan Kraby (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Kallie Rollenhagen (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Karen Robison (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Donna Rae Scheffert (2020–2021) — Grants Chair
- Former: Doug Scott (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jennifer Sawyer (2020–2021) — Ec & Governan
- Former: Justin Stets (2020–2021) — Fund Development
- Former: Youth Board Member Agn (2020–2021) — Youth Board
- Former: Rhemi Abrams Fuller (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Youth Board Member Ga (2021) — Youth Board
- Former: Greg Siems (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Mark Jarrett (2020) — Treasurer & F
- Former: Meleah Follen (2020) — Finance & Governor
- Former: Youth Board Member Gn (2020) — Youth Board
- Former: Youth Board Member Sh (2020) — Youth Board
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 $114K, to Carrie Carroll (Executive Directors).
Frequently asked questions about Northfield Shares
How much does Northfield Shares give each year?
Northfield Shares gave $829K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $169K across 14 grants.
What is Northfield Shares's typical grant size?
Northfield Shares's median grant in 2024 was $22,565, and its average grant was $51,823, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Northfield Shares that year got $66K on average.
Where does Northfield Shares give grants?
Northfield Shares gives mostly in Minnesota: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Ohio (17%) and South Carolina (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Northfield, MN (8 grants).
Does Northfield Shares give general operating support?
Yes: 44% of Northfield Shares's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Endowment Fund" (4 grants).
Who are Northfield Shares's largest grantees?
Northfield Shares's largest 2024 grantees include Carleton College ($137,100), Northfield United Methodist ($137,100) and Wooster College ($137,100), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Northfield Shares?
Northfield Shares reported $10.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.1M.
What does Northfield Shares fund?
Northfield Shares’ mission is to sustain and transform the Northfield community by advancing philanthropy, inspiring volunteerism, and promoting collaborative leadership. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Northfield Shares?
Applications are submitted online. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 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 November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 19, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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