WPC Mission Investment Fund
WPC Mission Investment Fund is a private foundation, based in Onamia, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $21K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $3K. Net investment income was $1K.
WPC Mission Investment Fund at a glance
In short: WPC Mission Investment Fund gave $3K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $625), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,500
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $625
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $20,567
- -7.3% 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 WPC Mission Investment Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sharing and Caring Hands ($1K). Together the top 4 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How WPC Mission Investment Fund gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 132% 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 $3K (2021) to $3K (2020). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sharing and Caring Hands Minneapolis, MN | Support Those in Need | $1,000 |
| The Word Christian Radio Pequot Lakes, MN | Religious Outreach | $500 |
| Clearwater Forest Deerwood, MN | Religious Outreach | $500 |
| Early Childhood Education Isle, MN | Support Children | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,567 | $1,210 | $2,839 | $2,500 | 4 | $2,650 | $1,060 | $2,005 |
| 2024 | $22,196 | $1,556 | $3,018 | $2,500 | 4 | $2,750 | $1,331 | $2,142 |
| 2023 | $19,410 | $2,382 | $3,113 | $2,500 | 4 | $2,500 | $1,669 | $2,357 |
| 2022 | $20,141 | $2,367 | $3,372 | $2,800 | 6 | $2,800 | $1,795 | $2,319 |
| 2021 | $21,146 | $1,301 | $3,099 | $2,500 | 5 | $2,500 | $177 | $2,608 |
| 2020 | $22,944 | $755 | $3,472 | $2,900 | 6 | — | $183 | $2,346 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, WPC Mission Investment Fund reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
WPC Mission Investment Fund is led by Dennis Goplen, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dennis Goplen
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Grant
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Sweeney
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Olson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Tramm
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Betty Olsen (2020–2023) — Vice President
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.
Frequently asked questions about WPC Mission Investment Fund
How much does WPC Mission Investment Fund give each year?
WPC Mission Investment Fund gave $3K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3K across 4 grants.
What is WPC Mission Investment Fund's typical grant size?
WPC Mission Investment Fund's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $625, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does WPC Mission Investment Fund give grants?
WPC Mission Investment Fund gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does WPC Mission Investment Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on WPC Mission Investment Fund's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is WPC Mission Investment Fund?
WPC Mission Investment Fund reported $21K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is WPC Mission Investment Fund's EIN?
WPC Mission Investment Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0756452. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work WPC Mission Investment Fund funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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