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James And Karen Frisell Family Foundation is a private corporation based in SAINT PAUL, MN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is James Frisell. It holds total assets of $260K. Annual income is reported at $172K. Total assets have grown from $46K in 2011 to $210K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. 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, James And Karen Frisell Family Foundation has made 19 grants totaling $33K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has grown from $6K in 2020 to $10K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $17K distributed across 10 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $4K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 9 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Minnesota. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$3K
Based on 4 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.
James And Karen Frisell Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 19 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MN.
James And Karen Frisell Family Foundation has distributed a total of $33K across 19 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $4K.
James And Karen Frisell Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
James And Karen Frisell Family Foundation is headquartered in SAINT PAUL, MN.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Frisell | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Karen Frisell | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Keith Knepper | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$14K
Total Assets
$210K
Fair Market Value
$223K
Net Worth
$210K
Grants Paid
$10K
Contributions
$10K
Net Investment Income
$2K
Distribution Amount
$10K
Total: $205K
Total Grants
19
Total Giving
$33K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
9
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joyce Uptown FoodshelfSUPPORT FOOD DISTRIBUTION INITIATIVES | Minneapolis, MN | $4K | 2023 |
| Bentleyville Tour Of LightsSUPPORT WINTER HOLIDAY LIGHT FESTIVAL | Duluth, MN | $2K | 2023 |
| St Paul Academy And Summit SchoolEDUCATION | St Paul, MN | $1K | 2023 |
| Wellstone CenterNEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE PROGRAM - COMMUNITY LEARNING & SUPPORT | St Paul, MN | $1K | 2023 |
| Superior Hiking Trail AssociationENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | Two Harbors, MN | $1K | 2023 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House CharitiesUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GRANT | Minneapolis, MN | $2K | 2022 |
| St Paul AcademyUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GRANT | St Paul, MN | $1K | 2022 |
| Neighborhood HouseUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GRANT | St Paul, MN | $1K | 2022 |
| Allina Health Associated FoundationGENERAL OPERATING | Minneapolis, MN | $1K | 2020 |