The Marilyn Rasmussen Charitable Trust

Private foundation · Grantmaker Guthrie Center, IA EIN: 45-6991462

The Marilyn Rasmussen Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Guthrie Center, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $153K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $12K. Net investment income was $4K.

The Marilyn Rasmussen Charitable Trust at a glance

In short: The Marilyn Rasmussen Charitable Trust gave $12K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $12K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2026)
$12,455
Grants made (2026)
1
Average grant
$12,455
Median grant
$12,455
Total assets
$152,823
-5.8% vs 2025
Primary geography
Iowa (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.

Who The Marilyn Rasmussen Charitable Trust funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2026

Acgc Schools: $12KAcgc Schools$12K

The largest 2026 recipient was Acgc Schools ($12K).

Grant Size Distribution

1 grant across all recorded years

1<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

Guthrie Center

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K0 grants2020 1 grant2021 0 grants2022 0 grants2023 0 grants2024 0 grants2025 1 grant2026

From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2026) to $29K (2021). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $12K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Acgc Schools Guthrie Center, IAGrant was to purchase ipad equipment for the school.$12,455
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment Income
2026$152,823$3,756$13,112$12,4551$12,455$3,756
2025$162,178$3,774$310———$3,774
2024$158,714$3,779$996———$3,779
2023$155,931$3,308$277———$3,308
2022$152,901$1,950$952———$1,950
2021$151,902$1,955$29,782$28,8421—$1,955
2020$179,729$1,976$214———$1,976

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Marilyn Rasmussen Charitable Trust's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • Dale Behrends

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Kenneth Rasmussen

    Advisory Counci

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Josh Rasmussen

    Advisory Counci

    On filings since 2022

    No compensation reported

Former officers (3)
  • Former: Mark Spidle (2022–2025) — Advisory Counci
  • Former: David Faucher (2020–2021) — Advisory Counci
  • Former: Dennis McClain (2020–2021) — Advisory Counci

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Marilyn Rasmussen Charitable Trust

How much does The Marilyn Rasmussen Charitable Trust give each year?

The Marilyn Rasmussen Charitable Trust gave $12K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

How large is The Marilyn Rasmussen Charitable Trust?

The Marilyn Rasmussen Charitable Trust reported $153K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $4K.

Where does The Marilyn Rasmussen Charitable Trust operate?

The Marilyn Rasmussen Charitable Trust has awarded grants in Iowa.

What is The Marilyn Rasmussen Charitable Trust's EIN?

The Marilyn Rasmussen Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-6991462. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

(8)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 29, 2020)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 27, 2022)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 29, 2023)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 14, 2024)
  6. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 15, 2025)
  7. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 23, 2026)
  8. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025

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