Western Institute for Nat Re Ed & P
Western Institute for Nat Re Ed & P is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Eagan, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $217K. Net investment income was $328K.
Western Institute for Nat Re Ed & P at a glance
In short: Western Institute for Nat Re Ed & P gave $217K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $217K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $217,337
- +57.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -80.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $217,337
- +688.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $217,337
- Total assets
- $3,785,738
- +0.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Western Institute for Nat Re Ed & P funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 10 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Western Institute for Nat Re Ed & P gives
- Giving grew 2188% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 367% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2023) to $217K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $217K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached Eagan, MN | See Attached | $217,337 |
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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 | $3,785,738 | $362,123 | $356,844 | $217,337 | 1 | $646,107 | $327,682 | $175,967 |
| 2024 | $3,780,664 | $3,164,125 | $242,719 | $137,787 | 5 | $270,991 | $107,783 | $95,097 |
| 2023 | $859,359 | $138,284 | $79,678 | $5,000 | 1 | $114,003 | $132,097 | $43,080 |
| 2022 | $800,866 | $171,169 | $86,309 | $9,500 | 2 | $95,689 | $58,981 | $50,431 |
| 2021 | $716,220 | $-81,327 | $104,710 | $5,500 | 1 | — | $1,660 | $56,199 |
| 2020 | $905,622 | $31,226 | $120,560 | $5,500 | 1 | — | $21,177 | $51,787 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Western Institute for Nat Re Ed & P reported a distributable amount of $176K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Western Institute for Nat Re Ed & P is led by Glen Stonebrink, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Glen Stonebrink
President
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$24K (2020) → $24K (2025)
Janice Boucher
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$2K (2025)
Brett Stonebrink
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$12K (2025)
Shari Miler
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$12K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Loydee Stonebrink (2020–2024) — President
- Former: US Bank NA (2020–2022) — Agent for Trustee
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 $24K, to Glen Stonebrink (President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Western Institute for Nat Re Ed & P
How much does Western Institute for Nat Re Ed & P give each year?
Western Institute for Nat Re Ed & P gave $217K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $138K across 5 grants.
How large is Western Institute for Nat Re Ed & P?
Western Institute for Nat Re Ed & P reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $646K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $176K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Western Institute for Nat Re Ed & P?
Western Institute for Nat Re Ed & P is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Eagan, MN. It holds $3.8M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Western Institute for Nat Re Ed & P operate?
Western Institute for Nat Re Ed & P has awarded grants in Kansas, Minnesota, New York, Oregon.
What is Western Institute for Nat Re Ed & P's EIN?
Western Institute for Nat Re Ed & P's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1234139. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 12, 2026)
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