The Susan a and Kevin P Grelling
The Susan a and Kevin P Grelling is a private foundation, based in Vadnais Heights, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $149K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $16K. Net investment income was $5K.
The Susan a and Kevin P Grelling at a glance
In short: The Susan a and Kevin P Grelling gave $16K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,652
- +51.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -30.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,739
- +118.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $148,714
- -4.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Susan a and Kevin P Grelling funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Andrews Lutheran Church ($10K). Together the top 9 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 66 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Susan a and Kevin P Grelling gives
- Giving grew 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 113% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $16K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Andrews Lutheran Church Mahtomedi, MN | Civic & Community | $10,000 |
| MPR Saint Paul, MN | Civic & Community | $1,320 |
| TPT Saint Paul, MN | Civic & Community | $1,200 |
| Friends of the Mississippi Saint Paul, MN | Civic & Community | $1,200 |
| Wabasha Historical Society Reads Landing, MN | Civic & Community | $1,000 |
| Matthew Shepard Foundation Casper, WY | Civic & Community | $500 |
| MVHS Sports Arden Hills, MN | Civic & Community | $308 |
| Buffalo Lake Lutheran Church Buffalo Lake, MN | Civic & Community | $74 |
| Wabasha Lutheran Church Wabasha, MN | Civic & Community | $50 |
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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 | $148,714 | $10,749 | $17,659 | $15,652 | 9 | $15,985 | $5,416 | — |
| 2023 | $155,624 | $1,993 | $11,386 | $10,345 | 13 | $10,500 | $1,993 | $9,266 |
| 2022 | $165,017 | $4,895 | $11,295 | $10,041 | 12 | $10,308 | $4,895 | $9,546 |
| 2021 | $171,417 | $7,839 | $15,596 | $11,767 | 10 | $14,430 | $1,864 | $10,260 |
| 2020 | $179,174 | $1,304 | $14,797 | $13,884 | 22 | — | $1,304 | $10,148 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Susan a and Kevin P Grelling's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kevin P. Grelling
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan A. Grelling
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Susan a and Kevin P Grelling
How much does The Susan a and Kevin P Grelling give each year?
The Susan a and Kevin P Grelling gave $16K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10K across 13 grants.
What is The Susan a and Kevin P Grelling's typical grant size?
The Susan a and Kevin P Grelling's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,739, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Susan a and Kevin P Grelling give grants?
The Susan a and Kevin P Grelling gives mostly in Minnesota: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Saint Paul, MN (3 grants).
Does The Susan a and Kevin P Grelling give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Susan a and Kevin P Grelling's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Civic & Community" (9 grants).
Who are The Susan a and Kevin P Grelling's largest grantees?
The Susan a and Kevin P Grelling's largest 2024 grantees include St Andrews Lutheran Church ($10,000), MPR ($1,320) and TPT ($1,200), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Susan a and Kevin P Grelling?
The Susan a and Kevin P Grelling reported $149K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $11K.
What is The Susan a and Kevin P Grelling's EIN?
The Susan a and Kevin P Grelling's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-6137294. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 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 years 2020–2024
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