Wild Rice Electric Trust
Wild Rice Electric Trust is a private foundation based in Mahnomen, Minnesota. Its stated purpose is to support charitable and educational organizations in its area, and it awarded 51 grants totaling $100,382 in 2024.
Wild Rice Electric Trust at a glance
In short: Wild Rice Electric Trust gave $100K across 51 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,382
- Grants made (2024)
- 51
- Average grant
- $1,968
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $105,073
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Wild Rice Electric Trust
- How to Apply
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The trust’s filing says to request grant funds using the application form provided on the organization’s website. Its website says organizations interested in applying can request assistance with an Operation Round Up grant. The filing says grants generally will not be made for lobbying or political efforts; veteran, fraternal, religious, or labor organizations; general or event-based fundraising; individuals or individual families except for scholarships and disaster relief; national fund drives; advertising other than internal trust promotions; general economic-development funding or building construction; educational trips or registration and program fees; or operating expenses such as rent, utilities, and maintenance.
- Review Cycle
- The filing says the trust pays grants in May and December and requests must be received before those dates.
- Deadline
- The filing says the trust pays grants in May and December and requests must be received before those dates.
- Contact
Application contact: Wild Rice Electric Trust
Mailing address: 502 N Main, Mahnomen, MN 56557
Phone: (218) 935-2517
Website: https://wildriceelectric.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wild Rice Electric Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Woods and Wheels ATV Club ($9K). Together the top 10 received $39K.
Organizations only. It also paid 5 grants to individuals ($14,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 51 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were reported as 92% to Minnesota recipients, 7% to an individual recipient, 1% to Tennessee, and 1% to Arizona. The largest listed awards were to organizations in Minnesota and an individual recipient
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 51 itemized grants.
Cities
How Wild Rice Electric Trust gives
- In 2024 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
In 2024 it made 51 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
| 5 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $14,500 |
| 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 |
| Becker County Historical Society Museum Detroit Lakes, MN | Educational Outdoors Space | $2,500 |
| Boy Scout Troop #655 of Twin Valley Twin Valley, MN | Camping Supplies | $2,500 |
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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 | $105,073 | $71,751 | $101,430 | $100,382 | 51 | $101,430 | $18 | $9,109 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wild Rice Electric Trust reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust’s stated purpose is to support charitable and educational organizations within its area. Its 2024 grants included support for scholarships, youth programs and equipment, community services, and veterans’ travel.
Grantee descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. The Center of Human Environment says it provides support services to people with chronic alcoholism, mental illness, or developmental disabilities. The Boys & Girls Club of Detroit Lakes says it supports the needs, programs, and services of its club. The Lakes Crisis and Resource Center describes work in advocacy, intervention, education, shelter, youth mentoring, and mental health services for people affected by domestic violence, abuse, sexual assault, and other crimes.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust awarded 51 grants totaling $100,382. Grants ranged from $750 to $8,500, with a median of $1,500.
Among the largest awards were $8,500 to Woods and Wheels ATV Club for trail-development equipment and youth helmets; $6,000 to Veterans Honor Flight NDMN for veterans’ travel; and $4,610 to the Center of Human Environment for two AEDs and a commercial microwave. The trust also awarded $3,750 each for scholarships to an individual recipient Community and Technical College, Minnesota State University Moorhead, and an individual recipient State University.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Rick Morris as secretary, Kay Oakland as vice president, David Tangen as treasurer, Bev Schoenborn as president, and Daryl Halvorson as director.
Wild Rice Electric Trust is led by Bev Schoenborn, President on the 2024 filing; all 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bev Schoenborn
President
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
$73 (2024)
Daryl Halvorson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
$70 (2024)
David Tangen
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
$102 (2024)
Kay Oakland
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
$114 (2024)
Rick Morris
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
$139 (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $139, to Rick Morris (Secretary). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Wild Rice Electric Trust
How much does Wild Rice Electric Trust give each year?
Wild Rice Electric Trust gave $100K across 51 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Wild Rice Electric Trust's typical grant size?
Wild Rice Electric Trust's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,968, across 51 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wild Rice Electric Trust give grants?
Wild Rice Electric Trust gives mostly in Minnesota: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Dakota (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit Lakes, MN (8 grants), Mahnomen, MN (6 grants), Erskine, MN (5 grants) and Hawley, MN (4 grants).
Does Wild Rice Electric Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 51 grants with a stated purpose on Wild Rice Electric Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (14 grants) and "Stock Food Pantry" (8 grants).
Who are Wild Rice Electric Trust's largest grantees?
Wild Rice Electric Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Woods and Wheels ATV Club ($8,500), Veterans Honor Flight NDMN ($6,000) and Center of Human Environment ($4,610), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 5 grants to individuals ($14,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wild Rice Electric Trust?
Wild Rice Electric Trust reported $105K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $101K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Wild Rice Electric Trust fund?
The trust’s stated purpose is to support charitable and educational organizations within its area. Its 2024 grants included support for scholarships, youth programs and equipment, community services, and veterans’ travel. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wild Rice Electric Trust?
The trust’s filing says to request grant funds using the application form provided on the organization’s website. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Wild Rice Electric Trust's EIN?
Wild Rice Electric Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-6398173. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024
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Grantable. (2026). Wild Rice Electric Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/wild-rice-electric-trust-morg_2a213c56cdd746029b6595c66c8c8758
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