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Glen Helgeson Foundation is a private corporation based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. The principal officer is Rob Nordin Wells Fargo Nonprofit. It holds total assets of $2.4M. Annual income is reported at $75K. Total assets have decreased from $3M in 2013 to $2.1M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of community development. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Minnesota. According to available records, Glen Helgeson Foundation has made 103 grants totaling $608K, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $142K and $320K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $320K distributed across 48 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $25K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 34 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Minnesota. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Glen Helgeson Foundation reported 103 individual grants totaling $608,000 between 2020 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $5,000. Half of those grants fell between $3,000 and $9,000. Its largest single grant in the record was $25,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $217,842 in total giving.
Grantmaking is concentrated in MN, which received 103 of the 103 grants on record (100 percent). Of its 34 distinct grantees, 71 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were Cedar Cultural Center ($49,000), Voyageur Outward Bound School ($44,000) and Ernest Oberholtzer Foundation ($41,500).
Computed from 103 individual grant records (2020–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 25 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Glen Helgeson Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of community development. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 103 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MN.
Glen Helgeson Foundation has distributed a total of $608K across 103 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $25K.
Glen Helgeson Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Glen Helgeson Foundation is headquartered in MINNEAPOLIS, MN.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Helgeson | PRES & TREAS | $12K | $0 | $12K |
| Rita Penrod Helgeson | EXEC DIR & S | $12K | $0 | $12K |
| Mariah Helgeson | VICE PRESIDE | $8K | $0 | $8K |
Total Giving
$218K
Total Assets
$2.1M
Fair Market Value
$3.2M
Net Worth
$2.1M
Grants Paid
$146K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$79K
Distribution Amount
$150K
Total: $1.9M
Total Grants
103
Total Giving
$608K
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
34
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArticultureGENERAL FUNDING | Minneapolis, MN | $1K | 2023 |
| Cedar Cultural CenterGENERAL FUNDING | Minneapolis, MN | $11K | 2023 |
| Climate GenerationGENERAL FUNDING | Minneapolis, MN | $11K | 2023 |
| BrownbodyGENERAL FUNDING | Vadnais Heights, MN | $10K | 2023 |
| Voyageur Outward Bound SchoolGENERAL FUNDING | St Paul, MN | $10K | 2023 |
| Wolf Ridge Environmental LearningGENERAL FUNDING | Finland, MN | $10K | 2023 |
| Penumbra Theatre Company IncGENERAL FUNDING | St Paul, MN | $8K | 2023 |
| The Loppet FoundationGENERAL FUNDING | Minneapolis, MN | $8K | 2023 |
| Wilderness InquiryGENERAL FUNDING | St Paul, MN | $8K | 2023 |
| InteractGENERAL FUNDING | Saint Paul, MN | $7K | 2023 |
| Twin Cities Jazz FestivalGENERAL FUNDING | St Paul, MN | $7K | 2023 |
| Minnesota Prison Writing WorkshopGENERAL FUNDING | Minneapolis, MN | $6K | 2023 |
| American Composers ForumGENERAL FUNDING | St Paul, MN | $6K | 2023 |
| Tru Art SpeaksGENERAL FUNDING | St Paul, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| Center For Irish MusicGENERAL FUNDING | St Paul, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Sherburne Natl WildlifeGENERAL FUNDING | Zimmerman, MN | $4K | 2023 |
| Walker West Music AcademyGENERAL FUNDING | Saint Paul, MN | $3K | 2023 |
| Ernest Oberholtzer FoundationGENERAL FUNDING | Marine On Saint Croix, MN | $3K | 2023 |
| Hopewell Music Cooperative NorthGENERAL FUNDING | Minneapolis, MN | $3K | 2023 |
| Spark-YGENERAL FUNDING | Minneapolis, MN | $3K | 2023 |
| Youth FarmGENERAL FUNDING | Minneapolis, MN | $3K | 2023 |
| Indigenous RootsGENERAL FUNDING | Saint Paul, MN | $3K | 2023 |
| Paramount Center For The ArtsGENERAL FUNDING | St Cloud, MN | $3K | 2023 |
| Minnesota Men'S ConferenceGENERAL FUNDING | Minneapolis, MN | $3K | 2023 |
| Jazz Central StudiosGENERAL FUNDING | Minneapolis, MN | $1K | 2023 |
| CommusicationGENERAL FUNDING | Saint Paul, MN | $1K | 2023 |
| American Indian Community HousingGENERAL FUNDING | Duluth, MN | $1K | 2023 |
| Kbem Radio- Jazz 88 FmGENERAL FUNDING | Minneapolis, MN | $1K | 2023 |
| Wtip - Cook County Community RadioGENERAL PURPOSE | Grand Marais, MN | $1K | 2023 |
| Great River GreeningGENERAL FUNDING | Saint Paul, MN | $1K | 2023 |
| The Loppet FndnGENERAL FUNDING | Minneapolis, MN | $10K | 2022 |