The Dhein Foundation
The Dhein Foundation is a private foundation, based in Excelsior, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $6K.
The Dhein Foundation at a glance
In short: The Dhein Foundation gave $6K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,036
- -98.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -93.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,036
- -83.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,036
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Dhein Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Twin Cities Salvation Army ($6K).
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 57 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Dhein Foundation gives
- Giving fell 99% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2024) to $545K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Twin Cities Salvation Army Roseville, MN | To Support the Organization's Missio | $6,036 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | — | $6,809 | $6,036 | 1 | $6,036 | — | $25 |
| 2023 | $6,322 | $1,763 | $547,907 | $545,000 | 15 | $545,000 | — | $369 |
| 2022 | $539,402 | $257,915 | $412,564 | $392,500 | 12 | $392,500 | $237,851 | $36,155 |
| 2021 | $1,063,078 | $366,338 | $435,217 | $412,000 | 14 | $413,883 | $345,004 | $56,409 |
| 2020 | $1,325,393 | $193,545 | $459,251 | $437,000 | 15 | — | $173,384 | $70,801 |
| 2019 | $1,005,643 | $125,100 | $308,965 | $280,000 | 15 | — | $96,244 | $83,340 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dhein Foundation reported a distributable amount of $25 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Dhein Foundation is led by Randall L. Schwanz, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Randall L. Schwanz
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Patrick A. Mazorol
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Diane H. Schwanz
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Dhein Foundation
How much does The Dhein Foundation give each year?
The Dhein Foundation gave $6K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $545K across 15 grants.
Where does The Dhein Foundation operate?
The Dhein Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, Maryland, Minnesota, Wyoming.
How much is The Dhein Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Dhein Foundation reported a distributable amount of $25 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Dhein Foundation's EIN?
The Dhein Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1825774. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 20, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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