The Joel and Teresa Pfister Foundation
The Joel and Teresa Pfister Foundation is a private foundation based in Maple Grove, Minnesota. In its 2025 filing, it reported 23 grants totaling $115,000 to charitable organizations, including youth, family-support, human-rights, and food-assistance organizations.
The Joel and Teresa Pfister Foundation at a glance
In short: The Joel and Teresa Pfister Foundation gave $115K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $115,000
- +32.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- +109.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,000
- -36.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,105,997
- -4.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (77% 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 Joel and Teresa Pfister Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 18474 86Th Place North, Maple Grove, MN 55311
Phone: (612) 889-9576
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Joel and Teresa Pfister Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boys and Girls Club of the Twin Cities ($21K). Together the top 10 received $88K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 58 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 77% of grant dollars went to organizations in Minnesota, 10% to Nevada, 4% to Washington, 3% to California, and 2% to Colorado. The listed grants also included a $2,000 award to the Center for Family Life in Sunset Park in Brooklyn, New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Joel and Teresa Pfister Foundation gives
- 17% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 107% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 173% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2021) to $115K (2025). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $115K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club of the Twin Cities St. Paul, MN | Charitable Contribution | $21,000 |
| Mobile Hope Corcoran, MN | Charitable Contribution | $12,000 |
| Crescent Cove Brooklyn Center, MN | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Eddy House Reno, NV | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Rise up Ninja Foundation St Louis Park, MN | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Compassion Ministries Burnsville, MN | Charitable Contribution | $6,000 |
| Bras for Girls Seattle, WA | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Kaleidoscope Performing Arts Brooklyn Park, MN | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| The Advocates for Human Rights Minneapolis, MN | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Southwest Carver County Food Shelf Norwood Young America, MN | Charitable Contribution | $4,000 |
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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 | $1,105,997 | $101,764 | $150,410 | $115,000 | 23 | $115,000 | $67,099 | $66,328 |
| 2024 | $1,155,576 | $102,077 | $138,297 | $87,000 | 11 | $87,000 | $50,780 | $66,128 |
| 2023 | $1,191,105 | $10,343 | $100,172 | $64,300 | 11 | $64,300 | — | $62,370 |
| 2022 | $1,281,744 | $65,080 | $90,753 | $55,500 | 10 | $55,500 | $30,201 | $64,442 |
| 2021 | $1,307,887 | $65,367 | $69,481 | $31,000 | 3 | $31,000 | $26,886 | $73,926 |
| 2020 | $1,312,164 | $848,468 | $131,801 | $100,000 | 6 | — | $51,667 | $39,108 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Joel and Teresa Pfister Foundation reported a distributable amount of $66K 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 organizations serving young people and families, providing food assistance, and promoting human rights. For example, Mobile Hope describes its mission as building relationships, hope, and achievement in mobile home communities through education, healthy activities, resource connections, and faith development. Crescent Cove says it supports children and young adults with shortened life expectancy and their families; The Advocates for Human Rights says it works to promote and protect human rights in the United States and around the world.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 23 grants totaling $115,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $21,000, with a median grant of $2,000.
The largest listed grants were $21,000 to Boys and Girls Club of the Twin Cities; $12,000 to Mobile Hope; $10,000 each to Crescent Cove, Eddy House, and Rise Up Ninja Foundation; and $6,000 to Compassion Ministries. Other listed awards included $5,000 each to Bras For Girls, Kaleidoscope Performing Arts, and The Advocates for Human Rights, and $4,000 each to Southwest Carver County Food Shelf and Waconia United Food Shelf (Gather & Grow).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mara Milne as president; Steven Westberg as vice president and treasurer; and Kelli A Hill as secretary. It also lists Michael Conlin, Erin Schopfer, Kevin Jensen, Sally Dvorak, and Seth Allen as committee members.
The Joel and Teresa Pfister Foundation is led by Mara Milne, President on every filing since 2020; all 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mara Milne
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$6K (2020) → $6K (2025)
Kelli A. Hill
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$6K (2020) → $6K (2025)
Steven Westberg
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$6K (2020) → $6K (2025)
Erin Schopfer
Committee Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$1K (2023) → $1K (2025)
Kevin Jensen
Committee Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$2K (2023) → $1K (2025)
Michael Conlin
Committee Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$2K (2023) → $1K (2025)
Sally Dvorak
Committee Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$750 (2023) → $1K (2025)
Seth Allen
Committee Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$1K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jennifer Trochlil (2023–2024) — Committee Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $6K, to Mara Milne (President). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Joel and Teresa Pfister Foundation
How much does The Joel and Teresa Pfister Foundation give each year?
The Joel and Teresa Pfister Foundation gave $115K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $87K across 11 grants.
What is The Joel and Teresa Pfister Foundation's typical grant size?
The Joel and Teresa Pfister Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $5,000, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Joel and Teresa Pfister Foundation give grants?
The Joel and Teresa Pfister Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Nevada (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (2 grants) and Brooklyn Park, MN (2 grants).
Who are The Joel and Teresa Pfister Foundation's largest grantees?
The Joel and Teresa Pfister Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Boys and Girls Club of the Twin Cities ($21,000), Mobile Hope ($12,000) and Crescent Cove ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Joel and Teresa Pfister Foundation?
The Joel and Teresa Pfister Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $115K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $66K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Joel and Teresa Pfister Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations serving young people and families, providing food assistance, and promoting human rights. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Joel and Teresa Pfister Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Joel and Teresa Pfister Foundation's EIN?
The Joel and Teresa Pfister Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3297454. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Joel and Teresa Pfister Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 24, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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