Western Minnesota Masonic Foundation
Western Minnesota Masonic Foundation is a private foundation, based in St Louis Park, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $155K.
Western Minnesota Masonic Foundation at a glance
In short: Western Minnesota Masonic Foundation gave $155K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $155K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $155,000
- +1048.1% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- -75.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $155,000
- +4492.6% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $155,000
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Western Minnesota Masonic Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Minnesota Masonic Charities ($155K).
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 13 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Western Minnesota Masonic Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1450% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $155K (2023). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $155K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Masonic Charities Bloomington, MN | Scholarship Funds | $155,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $135 | $157,760 | $155,000 | 1 | $156,319 | — | $1,870 |
| 2022 | $157,625 | $46,992 | $16,171 | $13,500 | 4 | $14,307 | $45,089 | $8,068 |
| 2021 | $126,875 | $57,297 | $14,923 | $10,500 | 4 | $11,531 | $1,677 | $8,986 |
| 2020 | $84,501 | $7,941 | $11,023 | $10,000 | 4 | — | $1,556 | $6,112 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Western Minnesota Masonic Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Western Minnesota Masonic Foundation is led by John Givan, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
John Givan
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Gilbertson
Attorney
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Rekow
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ralph Lunde
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Western Minnesota Masonic Foundation
How much does Western Minnesota Masonic Foundation give each year?
Western Minnesota Masonic Foundation gave $155K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $14K across 4 grants.
Where does Western Minnesota Masonic Foundation operate?
Western Minnesota Masonic Foundation has awarded grants in Minnesota.
How much is Western Minnesota Masonic Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Western Minnesota Masonic Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Western Minnesota Masonic Foundation's EIN?
Western Minnesota Masonic Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1570211. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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