The Darnoc Foundation
The Darnoc Foundation is a private foundation, based in St Cloud, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $45K. Net investment income was $11.
The Darnoc Foundation at a glance
In short: The Darnoc Foundation gave $45K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), top state Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $45,000
- +172.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,625
- +104.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,900
- Total assets
- $2,739
- +115.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (47% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Darnoc Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Catholic Charities Food Shelf ($14K). Together the top 8 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 31 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Darnoc Foundation gives
- Giving grew 332% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $45K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities Food Shelf St Cloud, MN | Donation of Produce for Food Shelf | $13,700 |
| Elijah List Ministries Inc Albany, OR | Donation of Cash | $12,000 |
| Hydrating Humanity Inc Winston-Salem, NC | Donation of Cash for General Purpose | $12,000 |
| Poor Clare Monastery Sauk Rapids, MN | Donation of Cash for General Purpose | $2,400 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Church Owatonna, MN | Donation of Cash for General Purpose | $1,400 |
| Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life Minneapolis, MN | Donation of Cash for General Purpose | $1,200 |
| St Augustine Church Saint Cloud, MN | Donation of Cash for General Purpose | $1,200 |
| Church of St Paul St Cloud, MN | Donation of Cash for General Purpose | $1,100 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,739 | $50,751 | $49,284 | $45,000 | 8 | $49,284 | $11 | $303 |
| 2024 | $1,272 | $18,801 | $17,736 | $16,530 | 6 | $17,736 | $1 | $118 |
| 2023 | $107 | $13,476 | $14,580 | $13,972 | 7 | $14,580 | $1 | $56 |
| 2022 | $5,790 | $10,500 | $11,402 | $10,409 | 5 | $10,409 | — | $30 |
| 2021 | $6,692 | $18,000 | $16,828 | $15,926 | 5 | $15,926 | — | $46 |
| 2020 | $5,520 | $12,700 | $13,045 | $12,158 | 5 | — | — | $41 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Darnoc Foundation reported a distributable amount of $303 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Darnoc Foundation is led by Donald Beumer, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Donald Beumer
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Beumer
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jared Beumer
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Darnoc Foundation
How much does The Darnoc Foundation give each year?
The Darnoc Foundation gave $45K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $17K across 6 grants.
What is The Darnoc Foundation's typical grant size?
The Darnoc Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,900, and its average grant was $5,625, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Darnoc Foundation give grants?
The Darnoc Foundation's top state is Minnesota, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Oregon (27%) and North Carolina (27%). The most frequent recipient cities were St Cloud, MN (3 grants).
Does The Darnoc Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of The Darnoc Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Darnoc Foundation's largest grantees?
The Darnoc Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Catholic Charities Food Shelf ($13,700), Elijah List Ministries Inc ($12,000) and Hydrating Humanity Inc ($12,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Darnoc Foundation?
The Darnoc Foundation reported $3K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $49K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $303 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Darnoc Foundation's EIN?
The Darnoc Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3379679. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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