TCUP Inc
TCUP Inc is a private foundation based in Mabel, Minnesota. Its 2025 filing lists grants for community projects, emergency services, cultural and historical organizations, and student scholarships in Minnesota and Iowa.
TCUP Inc at a glance
In short: TCUP Inc gave $27K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $27,325
- +8.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,484
- +18.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $47,456
- +24.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (65% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to TCUP Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants are to contact TCUP Inc and submit the supplied TCUP application form and a description of fund usage. The filing states there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- December 27, 2024. This was a past deadline as of September 29, 2026.
- Deadline
- December 27, 2024.
- Contact
Application contact: Tcup Inc
Mailing address: 214 N Main St, Mabel, MN 55954
Phone: (563) 735-5454
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who TCUP Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hesper Mable Area Historical Society ($6K). Together the top 10 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 65% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota and 35% to recipients in Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How TCUP Inc gives
- 18% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2024) to $27K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hesper Mable Area Historical Society Mabel, MN | Repairs and updates to hmas, fencing, update sound system, lockable covering for well and picnic tables | $6,000 |
| Mabel American Legion Mabel, MN | Kitchen remodel, install stainless steel counter and replace old cupboards | $5,000 |
| Peace Lutheran Church Ridgeway, IA | Install Handicapped Door and Motion Light | $3,500 |
| Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum Burr Oak, IA | Burr Oak Mercantile Restoration | $2,000 |
| City of Ridgeway Ridgeway, IA | Purchase New Pumper Fire Truck | $2,000 |
| Mabel Alumni Association Mabel, MN | Student Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Quilters Therapy Quilt Club Harmony, MN | Quilts for veterans and shop with a cop quilts | $1,825 |
| Ridgeway Fire Department Ridgeway, IA | Equipment Purchases | $1,500 |
| Mabel Fire Department Mabel, MN | Equipment Purchases | $1,500 |
| Mabel Ambulance Service Mabel, MN | Equipment and Operating Expenses | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $47,456 | $37,557 | $28,294 | $27,325 | 11 | $27,325 | $463 |
| 2024 | $38,193 | $30,488 | $26,368 | $25,100 | 12 | $26,311 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, TCUP Inc gave 11 grants totaling $27,325. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $6,000, with a median grant of $2,000. Notable grants included $6,000 to Hesper Mable Area Historical Society for repairs and updates, $5,000 to Mabel American Legion for kitchen improvements, and $3,500 to Peace Lutheran Church for an accessible entrance. Other grants included $2,000 to Mabel Alumni Association for student scholarships and $2,000 to City of Ridgeway to purchase a fire truck.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Diane Schick as treasurer; Dave Saquitne and Christina Goeden as members; Donna Rasmussen as secretary; and Dave O’Connell as president.
TCUP Inc is led by Dave O'Connell, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dave O'Connell
President
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christina Goeden
Member
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Saquitne
Member
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Schick
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna Rasmussen
Secretary
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 TCUP Inc
How much does TCUP Inc give each year?
TCUP Inc gave $27K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $25K across 12 grants.
What is TCUP Inc's typical grant size?
TCUP Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,484, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does TCUP Inc give grants?
TCUP Inc gives mostly in Minnesota: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Iowa (35%). The most frequent recipient cities were Mabel, MN (5 grants) and Ridgeway, IA (4 grants).
Does TCUP Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 9% of TCUP Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are TCUP Inc's largest grantees?
TCUP Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Hesper Mable Area Historical Society ($6,000), Mabel American Legion ($5,000) and Peace Lutheran Church ($3,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is TCUP Inc?
TCUP Inc reported $47K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $38K.
How do I apply for a grant from TCUP Inc?
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is TCUP Inc's EIN?
TCUP Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1945031. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 2, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 1, 2026)
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