The Frandsen Family Foundation
The Frandsen Family Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) foundation established in 2018 and based in North Branch, Minnesota. The foundation primarily funds college tuition and books for students, with a focus on supporting educational opportunities across multiple states.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$157K
+446.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$781K
+53.9% YoY
Grant Count
10
-16.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$78K
+84.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding interests include:
- Education (particularly college tuition and books for students)
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations and students in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and California.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2023:
- Total assets: $28,790
- Total revenues: $400,000
- Total expenses: $538,284
- Total giving: $507,907
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $157,207 | $28,790 | $168,046 |
| Revenue | $962,500 | $400,000 | $400,000 |
| Expenses | $834,083 | $538,284 | $360,414 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $834,084 | $538,284 | $360,085 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $4,627 | $5,997 | $5,073 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
95 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Dennis Frandsen — Manager (as of May 2024)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DENNIS FRANDSEN | FOUNDATION MANAGER | 5 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 5481 Saint Croix Trail, Suite 200, North Branch, MN 55056-6130
Phone: 320-358-4406
EIN: 82-4618033
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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