Royale B and Eleanor M Arvig Memori

Foundation · Grantmaker PERHAM, MN EIN: 41-1574208 Website

The Royale B and Eleanor M Arvig Memorial Scholarship Fund is a private foundation based in Perham, Minnesota. Established in August 1987, it operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization dedicated to supporting higher education through scholarship awards. The foundation was created to honor Royale and Eleanor Arvig, founders who began offering telephone service to the Perham area in 1950.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$64K

+0.0% YoY

Grant Count

+2.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$750

-2.4% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation emphasizes the importance of higher education and encourages civic leadership. Scholarships are awarded to students pursuing education in:

Mathematics
Engineering
Accounting
Computer Science
Telecommunications
Physical Sciences

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation funds students from 36 school districts served by Arvig in Minnesota, including:

Bertha-Hewitt, New York Mills, Perham, Nevis, Twin Valley, Walker-Hackensack-Akeley, Waubun, Ulen-Hitterdal, Henning, Battle Lake, Staples-Motley, Hawley, Wadena, Mahnomen, Park Rapids, Cass Lake, Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton, Osakis, Lake Park Audubon, Pelican Rapids, Wabasso, Detroit Lakes, and other communities across Minnesota.

Grant Distribution by State

Minnesota $189K (100%)

States

Minnesota

Cities

ADAAKELEYALEXANDRIAAUDUBONAdaAkeleyBATTLE LAKEBELGRADEBEMIDJIBERTHABETHABIGFORKBLEVIEWBLUFFTONBattle LakeBorupCALLAWAYCARLOSCASS LAKECOLD SPRING

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets:

$1,355,284 (2024)
$1,248,077 (2023)
$1.25M (2023)

Annual Giving:

$63,750 (2024)
$64,395 in expenses (2023)

Revenue:

$155,873 (2023)

Liabilities:

$0 (2023)

Expense Ratio:

41.3% of total revenue spent on programs

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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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

250 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Deon Estebo ($750), Kaija Weishalla ($750), Sierra Wroolie ($750).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
DEON ESTEBO REDWOOD FALLS, MN	SCHOLARSHIP	$750
KAIJA WEISHALLA BERTHA, MN	SCHOLARSHIP	$750
SIERRA WROOLIE AKELEY, MN	SCHOLARSHIP	$750
BRIANNA RADDATZ WALKER, MN	SCHOLARSHIP	$750
GIGI NI DETROIT LAKES, MN	SCHOLARSHIP	$750
ETHAN SEVERSON HENNING, MN	SCHOLARSHIP	$750
CARTER GROVE OSAKIS, MN	SCHOLARSHIP	$750
AZARA BOSCHEE SAUK CENTRE, MN	SCHOLARSHIP	$750
DEAN KRON COLD SPRING, MN	SCHOLARSHIP	$750
SIMON LIAN LONG PRAIRIE, MN	SCHOLARSHIP	$750

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Allen Arvig – President (serves without compensation)
David Arvig – Director/Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (serves without compensation)

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ALLEN ARVIG	PRESIDENT	—	—
DAVID ARVIG	DIRECTOR	—	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2024

The foundation continues its annual scholarship awards cycle. In 2024 and 2025, the foundation awarded $3,000 scholarships to 36 area high school seniors each year. Recipients are selected based on their achievements and interests in STEM and related fields. The foundation maintains active engagement with the 36 school districts it serves and works with Arvig to administer the scholarship program annually.

36 Area Students Awarded Royale B & Eleanor M Arvig Memorial ...

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Royale B and Eleanor M Arvig Memori fund?

The foundation emphasizes the importance of higher education and encourages civic leadership. Scholarships are awarded to students pursuing education in: • Mathematics • Engineering • Accounting • Computer Science • Telecommunications • Physical Sciences

How do I apply for a grant from Royale B and Eleanor M Arvig Memori?

**Award Structure:** • Individual scholarship awards: $3,000 per recipient • Typical award range: $750–$1,500 **Eligibility Requirements:** • Applicants must be graduating high school seniors • Minimum grade point average: C or higher • Must attend college, university, or vocational school • Must be from one of 36 school districts served by Arvig in Minnesota **Recent Activity:** • 36 scholarships awarded to the class of 2025 • 36 scholarships awarded to the class of 2024 • 83 grants awarded in…

Where does Royale B and Eleanor M Arvig Memori make grants?

The foundation funds students from 36 school districts served by Arvig in Minnesota, including: Bertha-Hewitt, New York Mills, Perham, Nevis, Twin Valley, Walker-Hackensack-Akeley, Waubun, Ulen-Hitterdal, Henning, Battle Lake, Staples-Motley, Hawley, Wadena, Mahnomen, Park Rapids, Cass Lake, Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton, Osakis, Lake Park Audubon, Pelican Rapids, Wabasso, Detroit Lakes, and other communities across Minnesota.

What size grants does Royale B and Eleanor M Arvig Memori award?

In 2024, Royale B and Eleanor M Arvig Memori awarded 85 grants totaling $64K — an average of about $750 per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Royale B and Eleanor M Arvig Memori's EIN?

Royale B and Eleanor M Arvig Memori's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1574208. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.