Wreaths for the Fallen
Our goal and mission is to provide honor wreaths at the Minnesota state veterans cemetaries in december of each year.
Wreaths for the Fallen at a glance
In short: Wreaths for the Fallen gave $200K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $200K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $200,005
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $200,005
- Median grant
- $200,005
- Total assets
- $327,580
- -25.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Wreaths for the Fallen funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Initiative Foundation ($200K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Initiative Foundation Little Falls, MN | General Support | $200,005 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $327,580 | $202,068 | $317,251 | $200,005 | 1 |
| 2024 | $440,699 | $288,389 | $183,535 | — | — |
| 2023 | $336,055 | $93,746 | $90,143 | — | — |
| 2022 | $332,452 | $39,097 | $8,986 | — | — |
| 2021 | $302,341 | $72,413 | $8,799 | — | — |
About Wreaths for the Fallen
Based on IRS filings
Wreaths for the Fallen is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Brainerd, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $328K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $200K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wreaths for the Fallen is led by Blair E. Francis, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Blair E. Francis
President
Director of Traffic Controller → Vice President & Director of Traffic, 2023
Vice President & Director of Traffic → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Becky Schule
Director
Acting Secretary → Acting Secretary & It Services, 2023
Acting Secretary & It Services → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Thomas
Director
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tony Wenzel
Director
Photographer & Historian → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Marty
Director
On filings since 2024
1.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Hemmesch
Director
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Schule
Vice President
Information Services → Information Services Officer, 2022
Information Services Officer → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Schroer
Secretary
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Jerry Ratcliff (2021–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Jim Kingsley (2021–2023) — It, Internet & Web Consult
- Former: Dewayne J. Collins (2023) — Wftf Chaplain
- Former: Wftf (2022) — Chaplain
- Former: Carrie Johnson (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Ron Robbins (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Todd Holman (2021) — Corporate Relations
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Wreaths for the Fallen
How much does Wreaths for the Fallen give each year?
Wreaths for the Fallen gave $200K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Wreaths for the Fallen?
Wreaths for the Fallen reported $328K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $202K.
What is Wreaths for the Fallen?
Wreaths for the Fallen is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Brainerd, MN. It holds $328K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Wreaths for the Fallen operate?
Wreaths for the Fallen has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Wreaths for the Fallen's EIN?
Wreaths for the Fallen's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4694637. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 20, 2026)
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