The Chester Johnson Charitable
The Chester Johnson Charitable is a nonprofit organization, based in BALATON, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $89K.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$89K
+52.3% YoY
Grant Count
6
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
+52.3% YoY
About The Chester Johnson Charitable
Based on IRS filings
The Chester Johnson Charitable is a nonprofit organization, based in BALATON, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $89K.
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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
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| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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 6 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Balaton Chamber of Commerce ($30,000), Garvin Congregational Church ($24,160), Tracy Independent School District ($20,358).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CITY OF BALATON BALATON, MN | RECREATION ACTIVITIES | $8,000 |
| BALATON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BALATON, MN | RECREATION ACTIVITIES | $30,000 |
| TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH BALATON, MN | CHURCH OPERATIONS | $4,000 |
| BALATON HISTORICAL SOCIETY BALATON, MN | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $2,500 |
| GARVIN CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH GARVIN, MN | RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES | $24,160 |
| TRACY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TRACY, MN | PRESCHOOL OPERATIONS | $20,358 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEE STAFNE | TRUSTEE | 2 | $10,000 |
| CURTIS PETERSON | TRUSTEE | 2 | $10,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does The Chester Johnson Charitable operate?
The Chester Johnson Charitable has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What size grants does The Chester Johnson Charitable award?
In 2025, The Chester Johnson Charitable awarded 6 grants totaling $89K — an average of about $15K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Chester Johnson Charitable's EIN?
The Chester Johnson Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1754292. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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