The Community Foundation for Carver County
To serve as a catalyst and support for charitable investments that contribute to developing vibrant and healthy communitites.
The Community Foundation for Carver County at a glance
In short: The Community Foundation for Carver County gave $78K across 2 grants in 2021 (avg $39K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $77,886
- -79.3% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $38,943
- -89.6% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $38,943
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Community Foundation for Carver County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Thrivent ($76K). Together the top 2 received $78K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $78K (2021) to $376K (2020). In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $78K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Thrivent Minneapolis, MN | To Transfer Assets | $75,660 |
| Community Giving St Cloud, MN | To Transfer Assets to Community Giving. | $2,226 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $-96 | $77,886 | $77,886 | 2 | $-146 |
| 2020 | $77,982 | $98,020 | $483,112 | $376,205 | 1 | $13,349 |
About The Community Foundation for Carver County
Based on IRS filings
The Community Foundation for Carver County is a public charity, based in St Cloud, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $78K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Community Foundation for Carver County is led by Robert Roepke, Chair of Board on every filing since 2020; none of the 12 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Robert Roepke
Chair of Board
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Swanson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregg Davies
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Rickaby
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Racheal Holland
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Scott
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Ford
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roger Storms
Director
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Mindt
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Weygand
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathie Lenzen
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Helmer
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 The Community Foundation for Carver County
How much does The Community Foundation for Carver County give each year?
The Community Foundation for Carver County gave $78K across 2 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. In 2020 it gave $376K across 1 grant.
Where does The Community Foundation for Carver County operate?
The Community Foundation for Carver County has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is The Community Foundation for Carver County's EIN?
The Community Foundation for Carver County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0196064. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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