The Helen a Knutson Trust Agreement Dtd
The Helen a Knutson Trust Agreement Dtd is a private foundation, based in Minneapolis, MN. IRS filing data is available for 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $115K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $578K. Net investment income was $214K.
The Helen a Knutson Trust Agreement Dtd at a glance
In short: The Helen a Knutson Trust Agreement Dtd gave $578K across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $289K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $577,906
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- Average grant
- $288,953
- Median grant
- $288,953
- Total assets
- $115,144
- Primary geography
- Illinois (90% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
Who The Helen a Knutson Trust Agreement Dtd funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Evangelical Lutheran Church in America ($523K). Together the top 2 received $578K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Helen a Knutson Trust Agreement Dtd gives
- In 2023 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
In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $578K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Chicago, IL | General Charitable Purpose | $522,867 |
| South Central Minnesota Youth for Christ Albert Lea, MN | General Charitable Purpose | $55,039 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $115,144 | $1,279,109 | $591,275 | $577,906 | 2 | $588,501 | $214,083 | $16,511 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Helen a Knutson Trust Agreement Dtd reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Helen a Knutson Trust Agreement Dtd's only listed officer is Ameriprise Bank FSB, Trustee on the 2023 filing (compensated).
Officers on the 2023 filing
Ameriprise Bank FSB
Trustee
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
$6K (2023)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $6K, to Ameriprise Bank FSB (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Helen a Knutson Trust Agreement Dtd
How much does The Helen a Knutson Trust Agreement Dtd give each year?
The Helen a Knutson Trust Agreement Dtd gave $578K across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Helen a Knutson Trust Agreement Dtd?
The Helen a Knutson Trust Agreement Dtd reported $115K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $589K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Helen a Knutson Trust Agreement Dtd operate?
The Helen a Knutson Trust Agreement Dtd has awarded grants in Illinois, Minnesota.
What is The Helen a Knutson Trust Agreement Dtd's EIN?
The Helen a Knutson Trust Agreement Dtd's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-6447992. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2023
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