Robert & Helen Remick Ch Foundation
The Robert & Helen Remick Charitable Foundation is a private foundation established in 1998 and based in Lakefield, Minnesota. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) exempt organization with the mission of supporting charitable causes that reflect the lifelong interests and values of its founders, Robert and Helen Remick.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$793K
+25.0% YoY
Grant Count
22
+10.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$36K
+13.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The trustees make awards reflecting the founders' lifelong interests and concerns. The Remicks supported groups and endeavors that assisted young people and persons-in-crisis in Cottonwood and Jackson counties and nearby areas. The foundation also prioritizes lively and unique expressions of creativity that benefit communities.
Specific funding areas include:
- Youth services and youth development
- Victim services
- Arts and culture programs, including art education and performing arts
- Scholarship funds
- Historical organizations
- Parenting classes
- Environmental programs
- Alternative instruction programs
- Community support in small towns
Grantmaking
Applicants must be tax-exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. A written application is required. The Minnesota Common Grant Application is acceptable.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports organizations in:
- Cottonwood County, Minnesota
- Jackson County, Minnesota
- Nearby areas in Minnesota and South Dakota
- Specific communities include Hutchinson, Jackson, and Lakefield
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue:
- Total assets: $9,162,653 to $9,250,757 (as of most recent filings)
- Total annual giving: $685,062 to $793,399
- Total annual revenue: $836,701
- Total annual expenses: $889,828
- Expense ratio: 106.3% of total revenue spent on programs
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
120 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is managed by four compensated trustees:
- Lynel Rae Nelson – Trustee (6 hours/week, $17,750 compensation)
- Lynne Kessler – Trustee (6 hours/week, $17,800 compensation)
- Jean Pike – Trustee (6 hours/week, $18,000 compensation)
- Michael Nesseth – Trustee (6 hours/week, $17,000 compensation)
For additional information, contact: Patrick K. Costello, 507-662-6621, patrickkcostello@msn.com
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LYNEL RAE NELSON | TRUSTEE | 6 | $22,750 |
| LYNNE KESSLER | TRUSTEE | 6 | $29,500 |
| JEAN PIKE | TRUSTEE | 6 | $23,000 |
| MICHAEL NESSETH | TRUSTEE | 6 | $23,000 |
Contact Information
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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