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Mark And Cindy Fritz Foundation is a private corporation based in DETROIT LAKES, MN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2020. It holds total assets of $5.1M. Annual income is reported at $2.9M. Total assets have decreased from $7M in 2019 to $5.1M in 2024. 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 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Minnesota. According to available records, Mark And Cindy Fritz Foundation has made 78 grants totaling $1.9M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $252K in 2020 to $551K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $646K distributed across 30 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $250K, with an average award of $24K. The foundation has supported 28 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, which account for 94% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$515
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$27K
Largest Grant
$225K
Based on 16 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.
Mark And Cindy Fritz Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 78 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MN, ND, MT.
Mark And Cindy Fritz Foundation has distributed a total of $1.9M across 78 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $24K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $250K.
Mark And Cindy Fritz Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Mark And Cindy Fritz Foundation is headquartered in DETROIT LAKES, MN. While based in MN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greta C Fritz | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Cynthia L Fritz | VP/Vice Chair/Secretary/Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mark T Fritz | President/Chair | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$5.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$5.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
78
Total Giving
$1.9M
Average Grant
$24K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
28
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project 412Rent, Expenses, Wooly Mamoth Dwn, dollars toward Troll | Detroit Lakes, MN | $250K | 2023 |
| Fm Area FoundationLakeshirts Donor Advised Fund | Fargo, ND | $100K | 2023 |
| Detroit Lakes High SchoolGeneral Operations | Detroit Lakes, MN | $65K | 2023 |
| City Of Detroit LakesPark Expansion | Detroit Lakes, MN | $61K | 2023 |
| Detroit Lakes Community And Cultural CenterGeneral Operations | Detroit Lakes, MN | $25K | 2023 |
| Moonlight Community FoundationGeneral Operations | Big Sky, MT | $15K | 2023 |
| Emerging PrairieGeneral Operations | Fargo, ND | $10K | 2023 |
| Detroit Mountain Recreation AreaGeneral Operations, Music on the Mountain | Detroit Lakes, MN | $6K | 2023 |
| Holy Rosary SchoolGeneral Operations | Detroit Lakes, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| Becker County Historical SocietyGeneral Operations | Detroit Lakes, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| Detroit Lakes Dollars For ScholarsGeneral Operations | Detroit Lakes, MN | $3K | 2023 |
| Cues FundGeneral Operations | Omaha, NE | $3K | 2023 |
| Idaho Wild Sheep FoundationGeneral Operations | Boise, ID | $2K | 2023 |
| Lakes Area Imagination LibraryGeneral Operations | Detroit Lakes, MN | $1K | 2023 |
| Detroit Lakes Youth Hockey AssociationGeneral Operations | Detroit Lakes, MN | $500 | 2023 |
| Hospice Of The Red River ValleyGeneral Operations | Fargo, ND | $20K | 2022 |
| Intrepid ProductionsSummer Daycamp and Rec at Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center | Detroit Lakes, MN | $3K | 2022 |
| Derick Brehm Golf TourneyFundraiser for Detroit Lakes Youth Hockey Association | Detroit Lakes, MN | $1K | 2022 |