Wild Rice Electric Trust

Foundation · Grantmaker Mahnomen, MN EIN: 41-6398173

Wild Rice Electric Trust is a private foundation located in Mahnomen, Minnesota. The organization was established in December 1996 and holds 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. It operates as a trust structure and is classified as a philanthropy and grantmaking foundation.

Key facts about Wild Rice Electric Trust

EIN: 41-6398173
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $100,382
Grants made (2024): 51
Average grant: $1,968
Median grant: $1,500
Primary geography: Minnesota (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals: Yes

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Wild Rice Electric Trust funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Wild Rice Electric Trust's 51 itemized 2024 grants were Minnesota (92%) and North Dakota (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit Lakes, MN (8 grants), Mahnomen, MN (6 grants), Erskine, MN (5 grants) and Moorhead, MN (4 grants). None of its 51 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (14 grants) and "Stock Food Pantry" (8 grants).

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$100K

Grant Count

Avg Grant Size

$2K

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

No mission statement is available for this funder.

Grantmaking

Wild Rice Electric Trust accepts unsolicited grant applications. In fiscal year 2024, the foundation made 51 grants totaling approximately $100,000.

Grant Range

Range:** Grants range from $2,500 to $8,500, with a median grant size of $1,500.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's grants reach four states, with primary focus in Minnesota and North Dakota. Most grants are concentrated in the Mahnomen area and surrounding communities.

Grant Distribution by State

Minnesota $92K (92%)

North Dakota $7K (7%)

Tennessee $750 (1%)

Arizona $750 (1%)

Share of all 51 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Arizona Minnesota North Dakota Tennessee

Cities

Detroit LakesMahnomenErskineHawleyMoorheadCrookstonFertileTwin ValleyWaubunAdaAudubonBemidjiCookevilleFargoFosstonGrand ForksLake ParkMarshallMinneapolisMorris

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

FY2024 Financial Summary:

Total Assets: $105,073
Revenue: $71,751
Expenses: $101,430
Net Income: -$29,679
Grants & Assistance Distributed: $100,382 (99% of expenses)

Filing Status: The foundation files Form 990-PF and is required to file Form 990-N (income less than $25,000 per year based on historical filings).

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Expenses

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Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

September 25, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

51 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Woods and Wheels Atv Club ($8,500), Veterans Honor Flight NDMN ($6,000), Center of Human Environment ($4,610).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
WOODS AND WHEELS ATV CLUB Detroit Lakes, MN	EQUIPMENT TO DEVELOP NEW TRAILS, HELMETS TO YOUTH	$8,500
VETERANS HONOR FLIGHT NDMN Moorhead, MN	TRAVEL FOR VETERANS	$6,000
CENTER OF HUMAN ENVIRONMENT Mahnomen, MN	2 AEDS AND COMMERCIAL MICROWAVE	$4,610
MINNESOTA STATE COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE Moorhead, MN	SCHOLARSHIPS	$3,750
MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY MOORHEAD Moorhead, MN	SCHOLARSHIPS	$3,750
NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY Fargo, ND	SCHOLARSHIPS	$3,750
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF DETROIT LAKES Detroit Lakes, MN	3 BASIN STAINLESS STEEL SINKS, STAINLESS TABLES	$3,000
MAHUBE-OTWA COMMUNITY COUNCIL Detroit Lakes, MN	(2 LOCATIONS) REACH OUT FOR WARMTH PROGRAM	$3,000
MINNESOTA FLYERS GYMNASTICS & FITNESS Detroit Lakes, MN	EQUIPMENT FOR FLYTIME PROGRAM	$3,000
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA Grand Forks, ND	SCHOLARSHIPS	$3,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Rick Morris, Secretary
Kay Oakland, Vice President
David Tangen, Treasurer
Chris Krogsgaard (listed as contact in care of name)

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Rick Morris	Secretary	0.5	$139
Kay Oakland	Vice President	0.5	$114
David Tangen	Treasurer	0.5	$102
Bev Schoenborn	President	0.5	$73
Daryl Halvorson	Director	0.5	$70

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2020

In 2020, Wild Rice Electric Trust provided a grant to St. Michael's School in Mahnomen to support a community service project. The grant helped fund fleece tie blanket kits that first through sixth grade students created and distributed to residents of the Mahnomen Nursing Home, Mahnomen Area Assisted Living, and homebound community members.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Wild Rice Electric Trust fund?

No mission statement is available for this funder.

How do I apply for a grant from Wild Rice Electric Trust?

Wild Rice Electric Trust accepts unsolicited grant applications. In fiscal year 2024, the foundation made 51 grants totaling approximately $100,000. **Grant Size Range:** Grants range from $2,500 to $8,500, with a median grant size of $1,500. **Recent Grant Recipients (FY2024):** • Woods and Wheels ATV Club: $8,500 (equipment to develop new trails, helmets to youth) • Veterans Honor Flight NDMN: $6,000 (travel for veterans) • Center of Human Environment: $4,610 • North Dakota State University: …

Where does Wild Rice Electric Trust make grants?

The foundation's grants reach four states, with primary focus in Minnesota and North Dakota. Most grants are concentrated in the Mahnomen area and surrounding communities.