Southeast Minnesota Public Interest is a private foundation focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in LANESBORO, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $35. Net investment income was $2.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8K
-33.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$35
-59.8% YoY
Grant Count
1
-50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$35
-19.5% YoY
About Southeast Minnesota Public Interest
Based on IRS filings
Southeast Minnesota Public Interest is a private foundation focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in LANESBORO, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $35. Net investment income was $2.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,270 | $12,499 | $463 |
| Revenue | $200,591 | $160,962 | $70,972 |
| Expenses | $197,999 | $150,453 | $75,803 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $35 | $87 | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2 | $3 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Boy Scouts of America ($35).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boy Scouts of America Irving, TX | Donation | $35 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAMELA A LARSON VAGTS | President | — | — |
| TODD A VAGTS | Vice President | — | — |
| RONALD W LUCK | Treasurer | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southeast Minnesota Public Interest?
Southeast Minnesota Public Interest is a private foundation focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in LANESBORO, MN. It holds $8K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Southeast Minnesota Public Interest?
As of 2024, Southeast Minnesota Public Interest holds $8K in total assets with $201K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $35 in 2024.
Where does Southeast Minnesota Public Interest operate?
Southeast Minnesota Public Interest has awarded grants in Arizona, Texas.
What size grants does Southeast Minnesota Public Interest award?
In 2024, Southeast Minnesota Public Interest awarded 1 grants totaling $35 — an average of about $35 per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Southeast Minnesota Public Interest's EIN?
Southeast Minnesota Public Interest's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4543964. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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