The Grand Lodge of Minnesota IOOF Foundation
The Grand Lodge of Minnesota IOOF is a private foundation based in Hutchinson, Minnesota. Its recent reported giving consists of educational awards to individuals, and its website describes a Minnesota scholarship program for students pursuing post-secondary or vocational and technical education.
The Grand Lodge of Minnesota IOOF Foundation at a glance
In short: The Grand Lodge of Minnesota IOOF Foundation gave $6K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $550), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,500
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $550
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $101,816
- +5.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Grand Lodge of Minnesota IOOF Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing directs applicants to contact Alex Saloum and submit the completed application with the required résumé and recommendation letters. The website says students may request an application or print one from the scholarship page.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing gives March 1 as the deadline; the website also states March 1 and says late applications are disqualified. These are past deadlines, not an open application cycle.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing gives March 1 as the deadline; the website also states March 1 and says late applications are…
- Contact
Application contact: Alex Saloum
Mailing address: PO Box 7415, Hutchinson, MN 55350
Phone: (612) 210-1438
Email: glofminn@hutchtel.net
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Grand Lodge of Minnesota IOOF Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 67 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota. The 2024 filing states that scholarship applicants must be Minnesota residents.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Grand Lodge of Minnesota IOOF Foundation gives
- Giving fell 27% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 116% of 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2025) to $8K (2023). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 10 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $5,500 |
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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 | $101,816 | $9,219 | $6,993 | $5,500 | 10 | $5,500 | $5,289 | $4,740 |
| 2024 | $96,562 | $4,621 | $7,710 | $6,000 | 12 | $6,000 | $3,959 | $4,493 |
| 2023 | $96,035 | $2,356 | $9,091 | $7,500 | 15 | $7,500 | $3,821 | $4,569 |
| 2022 | $99,344 | $3,700 | $9,312 | $7,500 | 15 | $7,500 | $3,058 | $5,285 |
| 2021 | $117,576 | $4,190 | $9,308 | $7,500 | 15 | — | $3,241 | $5,520 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Grand Lodge of Minnesota IOOF Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K 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
The Minnesota Grand Lodge describes Odd Fellowship as a fraternal and service-oriented organization grounded in “Friendship, Love and Truth,” with charitable work in communities among its activities. Its scholarship program awards funds based on academic standing and ability. The website also describes a broader educational investment through the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Educational Foundation, including scholarship and loan programs; those programs are described separately from the Grand Lodge’s reported grants.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 10 educational grants totaling $5,500. Awards ranged from $500 to $1,000, with a median of $500. All reported grant dollars went to Minnesota recipients. The named recipients were an individual recipient ($1,000); nine individual recipients ($500 each).
The 2024 filing says applicants were required to complete the Minnesota Odd Fellow Foundation Scholarship Award application and include a 100-word résumé and two sealed letters of recommendation. It states that applicants had to be Minnesota residents. The website’s Minnesota scholarship page says applicants must be U.S. citizens and Minnesota residents, and must be high school seniors or already attending an accredited college or VoTech school; it says awards are based on academic standing and ability. The website also says Odd Fellow or Rebekah affiliation is not required.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Rick Benesh as president, Brett Rasmussen as vice president, Alex Saloum as secretary, Lewis McFerran as treasurer, and Shirley Troska, Anna Eells, and Patty Marzinske as board members.
The Grand Lodge of Minnesota IOOF Foundation is led by Rick Benesh, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rick Benesh
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Alex Saloum
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lewis McFerran
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brett Rasmussen
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Shirley Troska
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Anna Eells
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Patty Marzinske
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Lou Michaels (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Mary Andrews-Spillman (2021–2022) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Grand Lodge of Minnesota IOOF Foundation
How much does The Grand Lodge of Minnesota IOOF Foundation give each year?
The Grand Lodge of Minnesota IOOF Foundation gave $6K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $6K across 12 grants.
What is The Grand Lodge of Minnesota IOOF Foundation's typical grant size?
The Grand Lodge of Minnesota IOOF Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $550, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Grand Lodge of Minnesota IOOF Foundation give grants?
The Grand Lodge of Minnesota IOOF Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Grand Lodge of Minnesota IOOF Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Grand Lodge of Minnesota IOOF Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (10 grants).
How large is The Grand Lodge of Minnesota IOOF Foundation?
The Grand Lodge of Minnesota IOOF Foundation reported $102K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Grand Lodge of Minnesota IOOF Foundation fund?
The Minnesota Grand Lodge describes Odd Fellowship as a fraternal and service-oriented organization grounded in “Friendship, Love and Truth,” with charitable work in communities among its activities. Its scholarship program awards funds based on academic standing and ability. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Grand Lodge of Minnesota IOOF Foundation?
The 2024 filing directs applicants to contact Alex Saloum and submit the completed application with the required résumé and recommendation letters. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Grand Lodge of Minnesota IOOF Foundation's EIN?
The Grand Lodge of Minnesota IOOF Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1816479. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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