The Emmerich Foundation Charitable Trust
The Emmerich Foundation Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Jordan, Minnesota. Its 2025 grants supported charitable organizations working in areas including education, international development, health care, clean water, and Christian ministry.
The Emmerich Foundation Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Emmerich Foundation Charitable Trust gave $251K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), top state Minnesota. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $251,000
- +83.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,733
- +22.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,269,263
- -6.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (2 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (32% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Emmerich Foundation Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7700 Old Highway 169 Boulevard, Jordan, MN 55352
Phone: (952) 941-9280
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Emmerich Foundation Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hope Academy ($65K). Together the top 10 received $225K.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 73 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to organizations in multiple states. Minnesota accounted for 32% of grant dollars, Illinois 20%, Vermont 10%, Arizona 8%, and Florida 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Emmerich Foundation Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 15 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 53% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 47% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 197% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $137K (2024) to $333K (2020). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $251K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope Academy Minneapolis, MN | Scholarships | $65,000 |
| Opportunity International Carol Stream, IL | Edufinance Program | $50,000 |
| Himalayan Cataract Project Norwich, VT | General Support | $25,000 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ Orlando, FL | The Jesus Film Project | $15,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom Scottsdale, AZ | General Support | $15,000 |
| Free Wheelchair Mission Irvine, CA | General Support | $15,000 |
| Cure International Grand Rapids, MI | Training Surgeons | $10,000 |
| Living Water International Stafford, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
| Sat-7 North America Boone, IA | General Support | $10,000 |
| University of Northwestern St. Paul, MN | Scholarships | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,269,263 | $102,232 | $255,985 | $251,000 | 15 | $252,505 | $100,752 | $128,471 |
| 2024 | $2,435,806 | $111,875 | $139,095 | $137,000 | 10 | $138,060 | $110,840 | $135,193 |
| 2023 | $2,451,120 | $98,965 | $165,975 | $164,000 | 13 | $165,000 | $97,213 | $137,499 |
| 2022 | $2,519,251 | $128,996 | $172,575 | $170,500 | 18 | $171,550 | $120,618 | $141,179 |
| 2021 | $2,569,708 | $21,318 | $180,559 | $173,000 | 17 | $173,825 | $19,858 | $139,844 |
| 2020 | $2,729,880 | $385,917 | $343,645 | $333,100 | 23 | — | $383,404 | $136,050 |
| 2019 | $2,688,253 | $333,488 | $227,219 | $223,500 | 21 | — | $332,238 | $137,170 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Emmerich Foundation Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $128K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for scholarships, education finance, surgical training, water programs, and general support.
The grantees’ stated missions illustrate the work represented in its giving. Hope Academy operates a K–12 school in urban Minneapolis providing a classical Christian education. Opportunity International says it provides financial solutions, support, and training to help people living in poverty in developing countries build sustainable incomes and educate their children. Himalayan Cataract Project works to develop eye care in underserved areas, while Free Wheelchair Mission provides mobility to people with disabilities in developing nations. Other 2025 grantees include organizations whose stated missions involve clean water, Christian media, and surgical care for children.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $251,000. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $65,000, with a median of $10,000. Notable awards included $65,000 to Hope Academy for scholarships, $50,000 to Opportunity International for its edufinance program, and $25,000 to Himalayan Cataract Project for general support. Other grants included $15,000 each to Campus Crusade for Christ for The Jesus Film Project, Alliance Defending Freedom for general support, and Free Wheelchair Mission for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Karol Emmerich, Richard Emmerich, and Jim Emmerich as trustees.
The Emmerich Foundation Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Karol Emmerich
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Emmerich
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Emmerich
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Emmerich Foundation Charitable Trust
How much does The Emmerich Foundation Charitable Trust give each year?
The Emmerich Foundation Charitable Trust gave $251K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $137K across 10 grants.
What is The Emmerich Foundation Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The Emmerich Foundation Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $16,733, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Emmerich Foundation Charitable Trust that year got $7K on average.
Where does The Emmerich Foundation Charitable Trust give grants?
The Emmerich Foundation Charitable Trust's top state is Minnesota, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (20%) and Vermont (10%).
Does The Emmerich Foundation Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 60% of The Emmerich Foundation Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Emmerich Foundation Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The Emmerich Foundation Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Hope Academy ($65,000), Opportunity International ($50,000) and Himalayan Cataract Project ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Emmerich Foundation Charitable Trust?
The Emmerich Foundation Charitable Trust reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $253K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $128K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Emmerich Foundation Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for scholarships, education finance, surgical training, water programs, and general support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Emmerich Foundation Charitable Trust?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Emmerich Foundation Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Emmerich Foundation Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1712553. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Emmerich Foundation Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 31, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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