Small Town Santa
Small Town Santa is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Cold Spring, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $24K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $18K.
Small Town Santa at a glance
In short: Small Town Santa gave $18K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $18,222
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $18,222
- Median grant
- $18,222
- Total assets
- $23,566
- +3.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Small Town Santa funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Various Local Families in Need ($18K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various Local Families in Need Cold Spring, MN | Charitable assistance to families in need during the christmas season | $18,222 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,566 | $22,445 | $21,602 | $18,222 | 1 | $18,222 |
| 2024 | $22,723 | $19,164 | $3,494 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Small Town Santa is led by Amanda Fladmark, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amanda Fladmark
President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Erin Rieland
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Small Town Santa
How much does Small Town Santa give each year?
Small Town Santa gave $18K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Small Town Santa?
Small Town Santa reported $24K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $22K.
What is Small Town Santa?
Small Town Santa is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Cold Spring, MN. It holds $24K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Small Town Santa operate?
Small Town Santa has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Small Town Santa's EIN?
Small Town Santa's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4747353. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 8, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2024–2025
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