The Klick Foundation
The Klick Foundation is a private foundation based in Glenwood, Minnesota. In 2024, it made 26 grants totaling $227,130 to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Minnesota.
The Klick Foundation at a glance
In short: The Klick Foundation gave $227K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Minnesota. 35% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $227,130
- -20.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- +13.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,736
- -29.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $3,584,473
- -2.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (9 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Klick Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Its filing lists no formal application form, no award restrictions, and no deadlines. Stephanie Bailey is listed as the contact for applications.
- Contact
Application contact: Stephanie Bailey
Mailing address: 625 S Lakeshore Drive Ste A-110, Glenwood, MN 56334
Phone: (619) 243-8350
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Klick Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was MN State University Mankato Foundation ($188K). Together the top 10 received $222K.
Grant Size Distribution
94 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 90 grants of 94 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota, 4% to Nebraska, and 1% to Michigan. The grant list includes organizations in Glenwood and other Minnesota communities, as well as recipients in Nebraska and Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Klick Foundation open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 26 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $600 repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 245% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2020) to $286K (2023). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $227K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MN State University Mankato Foundation Mankota, MN | General | $188,270 |
| Missionary Benedictine Sisters Norfolk, NE | General | $10,000 |
| Alexandria Vocational Technical College Alexandria, MN | General | $9,000 |
| St Catherine University St. Paul, MN | General | $5,000 |
| Sharing & Caring Hands Minneapolis, MN | General | $2,500 |
| Michigan Tech Houghton, MI | General | $2,000 |
| Minnewaska Laker Foundation Glenwood, MN | General | $2,000 |
| Glenwood State Bank - Visa Glenwood, MN | General | $1,660 |
| Glenwood Lakes Area Welcome Center Glenwood, MN | General | $1,000 |
| Bread to the Nations Alexandria, MN | General | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,584,473 | $244,227 | $424,399 | $227,130 | 26 | $229,046 | $70,358 | $93,537 |
| 2023 | $3,684,321 | $226,357 | $482,045 | $286,257 | 23 | $304,661 | $67,765 | $97,995 |
| 2022 | $3,702,613 | $297,556 | $430,066 | $211,767 | 22 | — | — | $95,012 |
| 2020 | $4,132,164 | $145,730 | $250,573 | $38,570 | 23 | — | $364,813 | $81,192 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Klick Foundation reported a distributable amount of $94K for 2024 — 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 available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations including educational institutions, a school district foundation, a fire department auxiliary, and a crime-victim-services organization. For example, St. Catherine University describes its mission as educating women to lead and influence; the Minnewaska Laker Foundation says it supports activities and student opportunities in its school district; and Someplace Safe says it provides crime victim services in west central Minnesota.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $227,130. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $188,270, with a median of $500. The largest grants included $188,270 to Minnesota State University Mankato Foundation, $10,000 to Missionary Benedictine Sisters, and $9,000 to Alexandria Vocational Technical College. Each was reported with the purpose “general.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jennifer R. Klick, Brady J. Klick, Casey C. Klick, Jesse J. Klick, Stephanie Bailey, Cole Klick, and Stephen R. Klick as directors.
The Klick Foundation's 2024 filing lists 7 officers; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brady J. Klick
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Casey C. Klick
Director
Chairman → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer R. Klick
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jesse J. Klick
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen R. Klick
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cole Klick
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Bailey
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Klick Foundation
How much does The Klick Foundation give each year?
The Klick Foundation gave $227K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $286K across 23 grants.
What is The Klick Foundation's typical grant size?
The Klick Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $8,736, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Klick Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Klick Foundation give grants?
The Klick Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Glenwood, MN (15 grants), Starbuck, MN (3 grants) and Alexandria, MN (2 grants).
Does The Klick Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 96% of The Klick Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Klick Foundation's largest grantees?
The Klick Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include MN State University Mankato Foundation ($188,270), Missionary Benedictine Sisters ($10,000) and Alexandria Vocational Technical College ($9,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Klick Foundation?
The Klick Foundation reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $229K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $94K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Klick Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations including educational institutions, a school district foundation, a fire department auxiliary, and a crime-victim-services organization. For example, St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Klick Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Klick Foundation's EIN?
The Klick Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0667487. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Klick 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Klick Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 30, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-klick-foundation-morg_ea0f302592dd4326b35edfd078df06a1
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