St Marys of Alexandria Catholic Foundation
Financially support the endeavors of The Church of St. Mary that are more of the long-term, infrequent, or unusual nature. Major facility improvements, faith formation or school programs or assistance to those pursuing religious vocations are some examples. In addition, to administer the Fr. Al Ludwig Memorial Scholarship Fund.
St Marys of Alexandria Catholic Foundation at a glance
In short: St Marys of Alexandria Catholic Foundation gave $20K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $20,000
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $1,299,397
- +13.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to St Marys of Alexandria Catholic Foundation
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from St Marys of Alexandria Catholic Foundation
Fr. Al Memorial St. Mary's School Scholarship
St Marys of Alexandria Catholic Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
St. Mary's School Trust Fund Scholarship Program
St Marys of Alexandria Catholic Foundation
Amount
$35,000 - $40,000 total annually
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who St Marys of Alexandria Catholic Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Church of St Mary ($20K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How St Marys of Alexandria Catholic Foundation gives
- Giving fell 65% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2022) to $57K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Church of St Mary Alexandria, MN | To partially fund the purchase of a new rectory for the priests of the Church of St. Mary (Alexandria, MN). | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,299,397 | $154,500 | $46,460 | $20,000 | 1 | $74,138 |
| 2023 | $1,142,553 | $51,429 | $21,307 | — | — | $37,994 |
| 2022 | $1,008,879 | $430,680 | $2,441 | $2,400 | Total only | $36,169 |
| 2021 | $727,606 | $105,571 | $58,799 | $57,200 | 1 | $91,765 |
| 2020 | $694,062 | $60,211 | $16,025 | $16,000 | 1 | $29,189 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About St Marys of Alexandria Catholic Foundation
Based on IRS filings
St Marys of Alexandria Catholic Foundation is a public charity focused on religion, based in Alexandria, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $20K. Net investment income was $74K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
St Marys of Alexandria Catholic Foundation is led by James Megel, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Megel
President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Josh Sanden
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doreen Bartos
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Connie Robards
Director
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig Olson
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Klecker
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Kirscht
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Randy Meyer (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Todd Wentworth (2020) — Treasurer
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 Marys of Alexandria Catholic Foundation
How much does St Marys of Alexandria Catholic Foundation give each year?
St Marys of Alexandria Catholic Foundation gave $20K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is St Marys of Alexandria Catholic Foundation?
St Marys of Alexandria Catholic Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $155K.
What is St Marys of Alexandria Catholic Foundation?
St Marys of Alexandria Catholic Foundation is a public charity focused on religion, based in Alexandria, MN. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does St Marys of Alexandria Catholic Foundation operate?
St Marys of Alexandria Catholic Foundation has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is St Marys of Alexandria Catholic Foundation's EIN?
St Marys of Alexandria Catholic Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2628887. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 21, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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