Regina Foundation
To benefit and carry out the purposes of allina health system, doing business as united hospital and regina senior living, in connection with the roman catholic church. For description of 12/31/2023 termination of entity by its members.
Regina Foundation at a glance
In short: Regina Foundation gave $2.8M across 5 grants in 2023 (avg $551K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $2,756,230
- +1055.6% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 5
- +150.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $551,246
- +362.3% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $270,691
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Regina Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Benedictine Health System Foundation ($2.0M). Together the top 5 received $2.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 6 grants of 11 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Regina Foundation gives
- Giving grew 907% from 2020 to 2023. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $197K (2021) to $2.8M (2023). In 2023 it made 5 grants totaling $2.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Benedictine Health System Foundation Minneapolis, MN | Distribution of Assets of the Organization | $1,985,527 |
| Allina Health Foundation Minneapolis, MN | Distribution of Assets of the Organization | $375,579 |
| Allina Health System (DBA United Hospital) Minneapolis, MN | Medical center operations including spiritual care, mental health, cancer patient assistance, equipment for hospital maintenance.medical center operations inclding spiritual care, mental health, cancer patient assistance, equipment for hospital maintenance | $270,691 |
| Regina Senior Living Hastings, MN | Senior housing operations including spiritual care, landscaping project for tabitha memory care area. | $111,258 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation Minneapolis, MN | Scholarship for Medical Students | $13,175 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $139,733 | $2,756,230 | $2,756,230 | 5 | $123,862 |
| 2022 | $2,587,778 | $266,583 | $301,815 | $238,505 | 2 | $106,437 |
| 2021 | $2,950,010 | $342,347 | $324,486 | $196,627 | 2 | $77,522 |
| 2020 | $2,843,822 | $325,284 | $343,789 | $273,609 | 2 | $169,499 |
About Regina Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Regina Foundation is a public charity, based in Minneapolis, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 5 grants totaling $2.8M. Net investment income was $124K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Regina Foundation is led by Helen Strike, Director & Interim Executive Director Fndtn since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 13 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Helen Strike
Director & Interim Executive Director Fndtn
Director & Interim Executive Foundation Director → Director & Interim Executive Director Fdntn, 2021
Director & Interim Executive Director Fdntn → Director & Interim Executive Director Fndtn, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Briana Sturm
Director & Executive Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug Laumeyer
Director & Chair
Director, Chair & Vice Chair → Director & Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bernadette Estenson
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Moes
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Flower
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Zuzek
Director & Vice Chair
Director → Director & Vice Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anna Raway
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ian McQuistan MD
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Feeder
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joby Nolan
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandi Poellinger
Former Executive Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard Magnuson
Executive Vice President & CFO
CFO → Executive Vice President & CFO, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Brian Lacroix (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Cheri High (2021) — Interim Executive Director
- Former: Cindy Hoffman (2020) — Director & Chair
- Former: Dave Vandergon (2020) — Director
- Former: Kenneth Lacroix (2020) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Mike Wise (2020) — Director
- Former: Tony Bolstorff (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Regina Foundation
How much does Regina Foundation give each year?
Regina Foundation gave $2.8M across 5 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it gave $239K across 2 grants.
What is Regina Foundation's typical grant size?
Regina Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $270,691, and its average grant was $551,246, across 5 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990.
Where does Regina Foundation give grants?
Regina Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (4 grants).
Does Regina Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Regina Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Regina Foundation's largest grantees?
Regina Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Benedictine Health System Foundation ($1,985,527), Allina Health Foundation ($375,579) and Allina Health System (DBA United Hospital) ($270,691), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What is Regina Foundation's EIN?
Regina Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1987372. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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