Ralph H Foss Memorial Trust
Ralph H Foss Memorial Trust is a private foundation based in Eagan, Minnesota. Its 2025 filing lists scholarships for high school graduates from Dawson and Richland Counties in Montana as an award restriction; that year, it gave $25,920 in 12 grants.
Ralph H Foss Memorial Trust at a glance
In short: Ralph H Foss Memorial Trust gave $26K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state Montana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,920
- +16.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,160
- -2.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,420
- Total assets
- $449,226
- +1.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Montana (47% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Ralph H Foss Memorial Trust
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It directs applicants to contact US Bank, attention Penny Doak; the form and materials are “CONTACT ABOVE.” Awards are restricted to high school graduates from Dawson and Richland Counties in Montana.
- Review Cycle
- April 1, a past deadline as of September 29, 2026.
- Deadline
- April 1, a past deadline as of September 29, 2026.
- Contact
Application contact: Us Bank Attn Penny Doak
Mailing address: PO Box 30678, Billings, MT 30678
Phone: (406) 657-8139
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ralph H Foss Memorial Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Dickinson State University ($4K). Together the top 10 received $17K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($9,200), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 57 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing’s 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Montana (47%), North Dakota (28%), Wyoming (7%), New York (7%), and Utah (4%). The listed grants also included recipients in South Dakota and Colorado. The filing restricts awards to high school graduates from Dawson and Richland Counties in Montana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ralph H Foss Memorial Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 113% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2019) to $26K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $9,200 |
| Dickinson State University Dickinson, ND | Scholarships | $3,680 |
| Montana Tech University Butte, MT | Scholarships | $2,840 |
| University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND | Scholarship | $1,840 |
| Northwest College Powell, WY | Scholarships | $1,840 |
| New York University New York, NY | Scholarship | $1,840 |
| Minot State University Minot, ND | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Western Governors University Salt Lake Cty, UT | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| University of Providence Great Falls, MT | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| University of Jamestown Jamestown, ND | Scholarship | $840 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $449,226 | $40,460 | $35,795 | $25,920 | 12 | $28,225 | $32,368 | $24,967 |
| 2024 | $444,653 | $41,188 | $33,570 | $22,170 | 10 | $24,461 | $33,770 | $24,017 |
| 2023 | $437,032 | $96,207 | $34,528 | $23,988 | 11 | $26,239 | $89,043 | $21,812 |
| 2022 | $375,351 | $62,826 | $35,371 | $24,390 | 13 | $27,462 | $55,478 | $23,324 |
| 2021 | $347,906 | $32,633 | $29,696 | $18,900 | 11 | $21,443 | $24,254 | $27,433 |
| 2020 | $344,970 | $15,414 | $29,884 | $20,382 | 11 | — | $8,381 | $23,291 |
| 2019 | $359,457 | $25,369 | $21,549 | $11,250 | 10 | — | $17,639 | $23,950 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ralph H Foss Memorial Trust reported a distributable amount of $25K for 2025 — 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 is provided. The 2025 grants were identified as scholarships and went to universities and colleges. Grantee descriptions illustrate the kinds of institutions supported: New York University describes its mission as education, research and scholarship, and patient care; Western Governors University says it creates pathways to opportunity through higher education; and the University of Jamestown describes a focus on student development, academic excellence, and professional preparation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust awarded 12 grants totaling $25,920. Grant amounts ranged from $840 to $8,360, with a median of $1,420.
The largest grants were $8,360 to Montana State University–Bozeman, $3,680 to Dickinson State University, $2,840 to Montana Tech University, and $1,840 each to the University of North Dakota, Northwest College, and New York University. Other recipients were Minot State University ($1,000), Western Governors University ($1,000), University of Providence ($1,000), an individual recipient State University ($840), University of Jamestown ($840), and University of Denver ($840).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists US Bank N A as trustee.
Ralph H Foss Memorial Trust's only listed officer is US Bank N A, Trustee on filings since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
US Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$7K (2019) → $8K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: US Bank NA (2023–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $8K, to US Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Ralph H Foss Memorial Trust
How much does Ralph H Foss Memorial Trust give each year?
Ralph H Foss Memorial Trust gave $26K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $22K across 10 grants.
What is Ralph H Foss Memorial Trust's typical grant size?
Ralph H Foss Memorial Trust's median grant in 2025 was $1,420, and its average grant was $2,160, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ralph H Foss Memorial Trust give grants?
Ralph H Foss Memorial Trust's top state is Montana, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Dakota (28%) and Wyoming (7%).
Does Ralph H Foss Memorial Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Ralph H Foss Memorial Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (9 grants) and "Scholarships" (3 grants).
Who are Ralph H Foss Memorial Trust's largest grantees?
Ralph H Foss Memorial Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Dickinson State University ($3,680), Montana Tech University ($2,840) and University of North Dakota ($1,840), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($9,200), which are not listed by name. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ralph H Foss Memorial Trust?
Ralph H Foss Memorial Trust reported $449K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ralph H Foss Memorial Trust fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants were identified as scholarships and went to universities and colleges. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ralph H Foss Memorial Trust?
The 2025 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ralph H Foss Memorial Trust's EIN?
Ralph H Foss Memorial Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-6048184. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 5, 2024)
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