The Eagle Foundation
The Eagle Foundation is a private foundation based in Chaska, Minnesota. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations including Christian colleges and universities, youth and addiction services organizations, and other educational institutions.
The Eagle Foundation at a glance
In short: The Eagle Foundation gave $1.4M across 101 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Minnesota. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,444,746
- +39.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 101
- +14.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,304
- +21.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $26,102,885
- -0.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (22 of 83, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (57% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Eagle Foundation
- How to Apply
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Contact Mark D. Hanson and submit the detailed description of the organization or individual and proposed activities and purposes. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Mark D Hanson
Mailing address: 510 N Chestnut St Ste 206, Chaska, MN 55318
Phone: (952) 938-4811
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Eagle Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Urban Ventures ($300K). Together the top 10 received $795K.
Organizations only. It also paid 19 individual scholarships ($225,246), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
465 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 437 grants of 465 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that Minnesota recipients received 57% of grant dollars, an individual recipient 16%, Iowa 4%, Florida 4%, and Wisconsin 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 101 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Eagle Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 22 of 83 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 38% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $977K (2022) to $1.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 101 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Ventures Minneapolis, MN | Donation | $300,000 |
| North Dakota Teen Challenge Mandan, ND | Donation | $150,000 |
| Concordia University-St Paul St. Paul, MN | Tuition Reduction | $100,000 |
| 11 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $195,931 |
| Bethlehem College & Seminary Minneapolis, MN | Tuition Reduction | $65,000 |
| Bethel University St. Paul, MN | Tuition Reduction | $62,500 |
| Minnesota Teen Challenge Minneapolis, MN | Donation | $50,000 |
| Iowa State University Ames, IA | Tuition Reduction | $22,500 |
| 4KIDS of South Florida Fort Lauderdale, FL | Donation | $15,000 |
| Bob Jones University Greenville, SC | Tuition Reduction | $15,000 |
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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 | $26,102,885 | $1,428,876 | $1,600,799 | $1,444,746 | 101 | $1,444,746 | $1,127,876 | $1,333,191 |
| 2023 | $26,274,808 | $-8,860 | $1,125,845 | $1,039,463 | 88 | $1,034,463 | $803,425 | $1,305,312 |
| 2022 | $27,409,513 | $1,661,781 | $1,026,553 | $976,794 | 89 | $976,794 | $1,560,820 | $1,320,749 |
| 2021 | $26,774,285 | $7,934,081 | $1,156,956 | $1,049,235 | 90 | $1,049,235 | $1,124,120 | $1,129,477 |
| 2020 | $19,997,160 | $909,732 | $1,264,634 | $1,129,784 | 97 | — | $909,732 | $978,335 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Eagle Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included tuition reductions at educational institutions and donations to organizations. For example, an individual recipient Teen Challenge describes its work as providing a Christian faith-based response to drug and alcohol problems for youth, adults, and families. Bethel University says it educates and equips students to lead lives of impact through academics in a Christ-centered community. Minnesota Teen Challenge says it helps teens and adults gain freedom from chemical addictions and other life-controlling problems by addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 101 grants totaling $1,444,746. Grant amounts ranged from $1,815 to $300,000, with a median of $5,000. Among its largest grants were $300,000 to Urban Ventures, $150,000 to an individual recipient Teen Challenge, $100,000 to Concordia University–an individual recipient, and $67,500 to the University of Northwestern–an individual recipient
The filing says organizations or individuals should submit a detailed description of themselves and their proposed activities and purposes. It lists no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mark D. Hanson as president, treasurer, and director; Nancy Hanson as secretary and director; and Kari M. Hanson as vice president and director.
The Eagle Foundation is led by Mark D. Hanson, President & Treasurer Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark D. Hanson
President & Treasurer Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kari M. Hanson
V.p. & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Hanson
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Eagle Foundation
How much does The Eagle Foundation give each year?
The Eagle Foundation gave $1.4M across 101 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.0M across 88 grants.
What is The Eagle Foundation's typical grant size?
The Eagle Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $14,304, across 101 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Eagle Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does The Eagle Foundation give grants?
The Eagle Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Dakota (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Paul, MN (7 grants), Minneapolis, MN (4 grants), Columbia, MO (2 grants) and Bismarck, ND (2 grants).
Does The Eagle Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 101 grants with a stated purpose on The Eagle Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Tuition Reduction" (84 grants) and "Donation" (17 grants).
Who are The Eagle Foundation's largest grantees?
The Eagle Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Urban Ventures ($300,000), North Dakota Teen Challenge ($150,000) and Concordia University-St Paul ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 19 individual scholarships ($225,246), which are not listed by name. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Eagle Foundation?
The Eagle Foundation reported $26.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Eagle Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included tuition reductions at educational institutions and donations to organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Eagle Foundation?
Contact Mark D. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Eagle Foundation's EIN?
The Eagle Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8070601. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Eagle Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-eagle-foundation-morg_1d3ba7fb3e1044cdbcfc24f419a203a8
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