Robert E and Edith M Grissinger Fd
The Robert E and Edith M Grissinger Foundation is a private independent foundation based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Established in 2017, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with tax-exempt status. The foundation manages substantial assets and distributes grants to support educational, cultural, and social service initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.2M
-0.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$829K
+67.1% YoY
Grant Count
35
+59.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
+5.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not maintain a publicly stated mission statement. However, based on its grantmaking activities, the foundation supports:
- Young adult, teen, and post-secondary education and cultural activities
- Pre-school education and cultural activities
- Umbrella organizations providing basic needs and economic guidance
- Human services and poverty alleviation initiatives
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis.
Grant Range
$25,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation restricts its grantmaking to Minnesota, with particular focus on:
- Hopkins
- Minneapolis
- Saint Paul
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets:
- Total assets: $10.2 million (as of 2024)
- Total liabilities: $0
Annual Activity:
- 2024: Revenue of $558,000; Expenses of $952,000
- Total giving: $496,000–$829,000 (depending on fiscal year)
- Giving rate: Approximately 4.9% of assets
Historical Trend: Assets have grown from $3.8 million in 2022 to $10.2 million in 2024, representing significant growth in the foundation's endowment.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,174,112 | $10,207,932 | $3,830,073 |
| Revenue | $558,020 | $666,304 | $188,461 |
| Expenses | $952,290 | $612,764 | $212,492 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $952,290 | $612,764 | $212,492 |
| Net Investment Income | $469,703 | $590,423 | $36,994 |
| Distributable Amount | $594,725 | $468,368 | $204,432 |
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
93 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's leadership team includes:
- Bruce Nerland – President
- Richard L Fields – Treasurer
- Pamela Weier – Secretary/Director
- Dianne Haulcy – Director
- Frank Forsberg – Director
- Heather Fields-Kruse – Director
- Elizabeth Nerland-Anderson – Director
Several directors receive compensation for their roles.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard L Fields | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Bruce Nerland | President | 1 | — |
| Dianne Haulcy DIRECTOR | Director | 1 | $2,000 |
| Frank Forsberg DIRECTOR | Director | 1 | — |
| Pamela Weier DIRECTOR | Secretary | 1 | $2,000 |
| Heather Fields-Kruse | Director | 1 | $2,000 |
| Elizabeth Nerland-Anderson | Director | 1 | $2,000 |
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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