PMR Foundation
PMR Foundation is a private foundation based in Long Lake, Minnesota. It reported 12 grants totaling $64,705 in 2024, supporting organizations in Minnesota and elsewhere, including education, health, arts, housing, and social-service organizations.
PMR Foundation at a glance
In short: PMR Foundation gave $65K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Minnesota. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $64,705
- +25.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,392
- -16.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,003
- Total assets
- $257,064
- +4.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (4 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to PMR Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1822 Homestead Trail, Long Lake, MN 55356
Phone: (763) 249-1405
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who PMR Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sensory and Cognitive Foundation ($25K). Together the top 10 received $65K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 36 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 60% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota, 39% to California, 1% to Wisconsin, and less than 1% to Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is PMR Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 12 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 499% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $52K (2023) to $253K (2022). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sensory and Cognitive Foundation San Luis Obispo, CA | General | $25,000 |
| Blake School Hopkins, MN | General | $10,000 |
| Children's Minnesota Edina, MN | General | $10,000 |
| University of St Thomas St. Paul, MN | General | $10,000 |
| Guthrie Theater Foundation Minneapolis, MN | General | $3,000 |
| Tubman Minneapolis, MN | General | $2,005 |
| Simpson Housing Services Inc Minneapolis, MN | General | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthoold of MN ND & SD Saint Paul, MN | General | $1,500 |
| Prairie Enthusiasts Inc Viroqua, WI | General | $500 |
| Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Roseville, MN | General | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $257,064 | $80,587 | $69,051 | $64,705 | 12 | $66,703 | $40,645 | $13,378 |
| 2023 | $245,528 | $51,718 | $55,718 | $51,600 | 8 | $52,326 | $14,070 | $11,135 |
| 2022 | $249,528 | $142,551 | $253,237 | $253,200 | 4 | $253,200 | $191,313 | $5,023 |
| 2021 | $360,214 | $102,638 | $72,661 | $71,400 | 12 | $72,026 | $2,662 | $16,768 |
| 2020 | $330,237 | $3,092 | $1,224 | — | — | — | $2,517 | $14,462 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, PMR Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for PMR Foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose work, as described by the grantees, includes education, health, theater and visual arts, housing support, and crisis and support services. For example, Simpson Housing Services says its mission is to house, support, and advocate for people experiencing homelessness; the Guthrie Theater Foundation describes its work as exploring classic and contemporary plays; and Midway Contemporary Art says it supports the creation of and reflection upon visual art.
Grantmaking
In 2024, PMR Foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $64,705. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $25,000, with a median of $2,002.
Notable grants included $25,000 to Sensory and Cognitive Foundation; $10,000 each to Blake School, Children’s Minnesota, and the University of St. Thomas; $3,000 to Guthrie Theater Foundation; $2,005 to Tubman; and $2,000 to Simpson Housing Services. All were listed with a general purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Peter Rechelbacher as president/CEO, Mindy Rechelbacher as secretary and treasurer, and Evan Rechelbacher as director.
PMR Foundation is led by Peter Rechelbacher, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Peter Rechelbacher
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Evan Rechelbacher
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mindy Rechelbacher
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jeff May (2020–2021) — Director
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 PMR Foundation
How much does PMR Foundation give each year?
PMR Foundation gave $65K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $52K across 8 grants.
What is PMR Foundation's typical grant size?
PMR Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,003, and its average grant was $5,392, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from PMR Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does PMR Foundation give grants?
PMR Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (39%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (4 grants) and Saint Paul, MN (2 grants).
Does PMR Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of PMR Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are PMR Foundation's largest grantees?
PMR Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Sensory and Cognitive Foundation ($25,000), Blake School ($10,000) and Children's Minnesota ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is PMR Foundation?
PMR Foundation reported $257K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $67K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does PMR Foundation fund?
No mission statement for PMR Foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose work, as described by the grantees, includes education, health, theater and visual arts, housing support, and crisis and support services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from PMR Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is PMR Foundation's EIN?
PMR Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5209895. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does PMR Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). PMR Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 8, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/pmr-foundation-morg_a4bf842da56a46a9b0c26f707ae0614c
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