Oakleaf Endowment Trust for Public Radio International

Public charity · Grantmaker Minneapolis, MN EIN: 41-6429972

To establish an endowment to maintain and enhance the quality of public radio international or its successor by merger or consolidation

Key facts about Oakleaf Endowment Trust for Public Radio International

In short: Oakleaf Endowment Trust for Public Radio International gave $345K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $345K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

EIN
41-6429972
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$344,841
Grants made (2024)
1
Average grant
$344,841
Median grant
$344,841
Total assets
$6,500,050
Primary geography
Minnesota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$6.5M

+4.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$345K

+2.6% YoY

Grant Count

1

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$345K

+2.6% YoY

How Oakleaf Endowment Trust for Public Radio International gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+17%). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

About Oakleaf Endowment Trust for Public Radio International

Based on IRS filings

Oakleaf Endowment Trust for Public Radio International is a public charity, based in Minneapolis, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $345K. Net investment income was $679K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

Minneapolis

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K$400K1 grant2020 1 grant2021 1 grant2022 1 grant2023 1 grant2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $281K (2020) to $345K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $345K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2024

Public Radio International: $345KPublic Radio International$345K

The largest 2024 recipient was Public Radio International ($345K).

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

<$50K$50–100K$100–250K5$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Public Radio International Minneapolis, MNSee 990 P.2 Part III$344,841

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$500K$1M$1.5M$2M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$6,500,050$6,231,710$6,327,920
Revenue$679,324$312,757$1,466,433
Expenses$410,353$408,765$400,549
Net Investment Income$679,324$312,292$162,982

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Oakleaf Endowment Trust for Public Radio International's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Edward P. Schneider

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rufus R. Winton

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kerri Hoffman Chair

    Trustee

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kristi Tjaden Appointed

    Trustee

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (3)
  • Former: Cory Zanin (2020–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Kerri Hoffman (2020–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Robert L. Ryan (2020–2023) — Trustee

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.

Frequently asked questions about Oakleaf Endowment Trust for Public Radio International

How much does Oakleaf Endowment Trust for Public Radio International give each year?

Oakleaf Endowment Trust for Public Radio International gave $345K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $336K across 1 grant.

How large is Oakleaf Endowment Trust for Public Radio International?

Oakleaf Endowment Trust for Public Radio International reported $6.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $679K.

Where does Oakleaf Endowment Trust for Public Radio International operate?

Oakleaf Endowment Trust for Public Radio International has awarded grants in Minnesota.

What is Oakleaf Endowment Trust for Public Radio International's EIN?

Oakleaf Endowment Trust for Public Radio International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-6429972. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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