Stearns Electric Association Trust
TO SERVE AS RESPONSIBLE STEWARDS OF THE GENEROSITY OF STEARNS ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION MEMBER-CONSUMERS AND DISTRIBUTE GRANT FUNDS IN A MANNER THAT ENHANCES THE OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$69K
Annual Giving
$5K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$5K
About Stearns Electric Association Trust
Based on IRS filings
Stearns Electric Association Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MELROSE, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $69K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $5K. Net investment income was $459.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $68,847 | — | — |
| Revenue | $202,713 | $178,354 | $172,813 |
| Expenses | $190,953 | $169,785 | $171,556 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $459 | — | — |
| 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
1 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Stearns Electric Association Trust
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Jack's Basket ($5,310).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JACK'S BASKET ARDEN HILLS, MN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,310 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RONALD PAULSEN | PRESIDENT | 0.29 | $300 |
| MARCY JOHNSON | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.33 | $400 |
| JEN HEINEN | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 0.33 | $300 |
| AL POSER | DIRECTOR | 0.31 | $300 |
| CHRIS BERGMAN | DIRECTOR | 0.29 | $400 |
| STEVE GUDGELL | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | $200 |
| MEREDITH ULRICH | DIRECTOR | 0.29 | $300 |
| DAVID CEBULLA | DIRECTOR | 0.31 | $300 |
| ANN REISCHL | DIRECTOR | 0.29 | $300 |
| MATT O'SHEA | CEO - STEARNS ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stearns Electric Association Trust?
Stearns Electric Association Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MELROSE, MN. It holds $69K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Stearns Electric Association Trust?
As of 2024, Stearns Electric Association Trust holds $69K in total assets with $203K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $5K in 2024.
Where does Stearns Electric Association Trust operate?
Stearns Electric Association Trust has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What size grants does Stearns Electric Association Trust award?
In 2024, Stearns Electric Association Trust awarded 1 grants totaling $5K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Stearns Electric Association Trust's EIN?
Stearns Electric Association Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1768397. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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