St Francis Catholic School Foundation
Provide an ongoing sustainable financial base for st. Francis of the lakes catholic school to support teacher salaries, schools needs, and tuition scholarships.
St Francis Catholic School Foundation at a glance
In short: St Francis Catholic School Foundation gave $739K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $739K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $738,846
- +4825.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $738,846
- +4825.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $738,846
- Total assets
- $80,027
- -89.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to St Francis Catholic School Foundation
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from St Francis Catholic School Foundation
CREED Fund - Professional Development Grant
St Francis Catholic School Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
CREED Fund - Tuition Assistance Grant
St Francis Catholic School Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation - Agricultural Literacy Grant
St Francis Catholic School Foundation
Amount
$500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who St Francis Catholic School Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Francis of the Lakes Catholic School ($739K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How St Francis Catholic School Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1747% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $739K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $739K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Francis of the Lakes Catholic School Brainerd, MN | General School Support | $738,846 |
Ready to take the next step with St Francis Catholic School Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $80,027 | $265,057 | $801,818 | $738,846 | 1 | $200,013 |
| 2024 | $746,696 | $162,303 | $105,648 | $15,000 | 1 | $36,813 |
| 2023 | $656,754 | $160,874 | $73,439 | $10,000 | 1 | $24,595 |
| 2022 | $542,812 | $156,364 | $162,937 | $39,995 | 1 | $11,225 |
| 2021 | $623,972 | $294,443 | $320,714 | $237,518 | 1 | $21,661 |
| 2020 | $630,087 | $150,795 | $295,999 | $239,991 | 1 | $11,830 |
About St Francis Catholic School Foundation
Based on IRS filings
St Francis Catholic School Foundation is a public charity focused on Children and youth, based in Brainerd, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $80K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $739K. Net investment income was $200K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
St Francis Catholic School Foundation is led by Chad Knudson, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Chad Knudson
President
Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chuck Steinbauer
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donn Beaubien
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Lelwica
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Val Knudsen
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jen Nagel
Executive Officio
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rob Birkeland
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Garry
Executive Officio
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rhonda Mareck Harting
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Goerges
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carla Coonan
Executive Officio
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: David Boran (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Gert Roggenkamp (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Maria Prozinski (2020–2022) — Executive Officio
- Former: Nick Hummel (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: William Potvin (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Esther Reagan (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Peter Schmitz (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Tony Wroblewski (2020) — Executive Officio
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 St Francis Catholic School Foundation
How much does St Francis Catholic School Foundation give each year?
St Francis Catholic School Foundation gave $739K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $15K across 1 grant.
How large is St Francis Catholic School Foundation?
St Francis Catholic School Foundation reported $80K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $265K.
What is St Francis Catholic School Foundation?
St Francis Catholic School Foundation is a public charity focused on Children and youth, based in Brainerd, MN. It holds $80K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does St Francis Catholic School Foundation operate?
St Francis Catholic School Foundation has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is St Francis Catholic School Foundation's EIN?
St Francis Catholic School Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1857213. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 2, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work St Francis Catholic School Foundation funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in St Francis Catholic School Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Similar funders in Minnesota
The Minneapolis Foundation
Minneapolis, MN
The Minneapolis Foundation funds civic, social, and economic needs, including economic mobility, education, health, the environment, arts, and human services, with most grant dollars going to Minnesota. Its 2025 grants had a median of $25,000, though amounts varied widely. It says no funding opportunities are currently open; whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.
Assets
$1.2B
Grants
1,565
Total Given
$121.7M
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation
St. Paul, MN
The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation funds community-led work in areas including economic opportunity, health and human services, youth and education, housing, and organizational capacity. Its 2025 grants had a median of $26,000; listed programs offer up to $50,000 for eligible East Metro work and up to $15,000 for qualifying Minnesota organizations. It accepts applications through specific programs, including rolling application opportunities; the Community Solutions Grant Program serves Dakota, Ramsey, and Washington counties.
Assets
$1.7B
Grants
1,473
Total Given
$107.2M
The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation
Minneapolis, MN
The Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation funds education, health care, and human services, including college scholarships, with most support benefiting working- and middle-class families in specified Minnesota and Florida counties; it also makes some national grants. Its 2024 grants had a median of $5,000, though awards ranged from $50 to $10 million. It plans to move to invitation-only grantmaking in 2027; whether it currently accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.
Assets
$218.3M
Grants
1,431
Total Given
$47.9M
First Children's Finance
Minneapolis, MN
First Children’s Finance supports child care businesses and communities through grants for projects such as facility improvements, feasibility studies, and provider support, as well as loans paired with technical assistance. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,283 to $50,000, with a median of $11,839; grant examples are in Minnesota, Vermont, and Wisconsin, while its loan fund serves 10 states.
Assets
$7.0M
Grants
80
Total Given
$1.1M
C K Blandin Foundation
Grand Rapids, MN
The C K Blandin Foundation funds rural Minnesota projects that build community wealth, improve rural places, strengthen small communities, and support capacity-building, with a primary focus on the Grand Rapids area. Rural grants are typically $25,000–$150,000; it does not accept unsolicited requests, offering opportunities through invitations or competitive RFPs.
Assets
$506.3M
Grants
931
Total Given
$15.8M
Otto Bremer Trust
St. Paul, MN
The Otto Bremer Trust funds organizations and projects addressing community needs and opportunities, including health care and social services, in Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. In 2025, grants ranged from $3,500 to $4.2 million, with a median of $150,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests or direct grant applications; Community Responsive Fund grants are offered through selected intermediaries.
Assets
$1.4B
Grants
180
Total Given
$57.2M
More similar funders
More Funders in Minnesota
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from St Francis Catholic School Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
St Francis Catholic School Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?