St Agnes Catholic Education Foundation
St Agnes Catholic Education Foundation is a private foundation based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. In 2024, it reported 29 grants totaling $797,156; the listed grant purposes were religious.
St Agnes Catholic Education Foundation at a glance
In short: St Agnes Catholic Education Foundation gave $797K across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $797,156
- +7478.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- +2800.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $27,488
- +161.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,198
- Total assets
- $1,104
- -96.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (85% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to St Agnes Catholic Education Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7040 Willow Creek Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Phone: (952) 941-3014
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who St Agnes Catholic Education Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Net Ministries Inc ($294K). Together the top 10 received $664K.
Grant Size Distribution
102 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 94 grants of 102 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota and 13% to recipients in North Dakota. Illinois and Texas each received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
How St Agnes Catholic Education Foundation gives
- Giving fell 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2023) to $1.1M (2021). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $797K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Net Ministries Inc West St Paul, MN | Religious | $294,450 |
| University of Mary Bismarck, ND | Religious | $102,632 |
| Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN | Religious | $72,238 |
| Saint John the Baptist Catholic Parish Shorewood, MN | Religious | $55,700 |
| St Agnes School Saint Paul, MN | Religious | $25,000 |
| Saints Joachim & Anne Shakopee, MN | Religious | $23,498 |
| St John the Baptist Jordan, MN | Religious | $22,396 |
| Acadeny of Holy Angels Richfied, MN | Religious | $21,196 |
| Nativity of Mary Catholic Church Bloomington, MN | Religious | $19,996 |
| Abria Pregnancy Resources Minneapolis, MN | Religious | $11,998 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,104 | $998,498 | $804,317 | $797,156 | 29 | $802,612 | $242,379 | — |
| 2023 | $32,080 | $55,217 | $19,544 | $10,519 | 1 | $15,044 | — | $314 |
| 2022 | $11,740 | $273,213 | $284,442 | $269,192 | 6 | $274,317 | $728 | $942 |
| 2021 | $27,077 | $431,069 | $1,077,038 | $1,063,573 | 6 | $1,063,573 | $62,833 | $4,915 |
| 2020 | $728,607 | $507,889 | $467,497 | $460,028 | 60 | — | $118,639 | $6,579 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including schools, universities, parishes, churches, and other charitable organizations. The filing lists the grant purposes as religious.
Among the grantees, the University of Mary says it serves the religious, academic, and cultural needs of people in its region and beyond. Chesterton Academy describes its purpose as nurturing children’s minds and souls through integrated education. Cana Family Institute says its mission is to renew culture by strengthening marriages and families and forming missionary disciples.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 29 grants totaling $797,156. Individual grants ranged from $1,000 to $294,450, with a median of $11,198. The largest grants included $294,450 to NET MINISTRIES INC, $102,632 to the University of Mary, $72,238 to Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, and $55,700 to Saint John the Baptist Catholic Parish. St Agnes School received $25,000.
Other reported 2024 grants included $9,998 and $5,000 to Chesterton Academy, $9,998 to Cana Family Institute, $5,000 to Thomas More Society, and $2,000 to Southwest Options for Women.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mary Jo Feltl as president and John Feltl and Elizabeth Frye as directors.
St Agnes Catholic Education Foundation is led by Mary Jo Feltl, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mary Jo Feltl
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Frye
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Feltl
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 St Agnes Catholic Education Foundation
How much does St Agnes Catholic Education Foundation give each year?
St Agnes Catholic Education Foundation gave $797K across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $11K across 1 grant.
What is St Agnes Catholic Education Foundation's typical grant size?
St Agnes Catholic Education Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $11,198, and its average grant was $27,488, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does St Agnes Catholic Education Foundation give grants?
St Agnes Catholic Education Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Dakota (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Paul, MN (4 grants), Bloomington, MN (4 grants), Minneapolis, MN (2 grants) and Shakopee, MN (2 grants).
Does St Agnes Catholic Education Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on St Agnes Catholic Education Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious" (29 grants).
Who are St Agnes Catholic Education Foundation's largest grantees?
St Agnes Catholic Education Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Net Ministries Inc ($294,450), University of Mary ($102,632) and Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($72,238), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is St Agnes Catholic Education Foundation?
St Agnes Catholic Education Foundation reported $1K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $998K.
What does St Agnes Catholic Education Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including schools, universities, parishes, churches, and other charitable organizations. The filing lists the grant purposes as religious. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from St Agnes Catholic Education Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is St Agnes Catholic Education Foundation's EIN?
St Agnes Catholic Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0229866. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does St Agnes Catholic Education Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). St Agnes Catholic Education Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/st-agnes-catholic-education-foundation-morg_d1e74a031fcc4f8cba594db7358cb04c
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