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Also known as: THE SONS OF THE AMERICAN
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Minnesota American Legion Auxiliary And The Sons Of The American is a private corporation based in ST PAUL, MN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2003. The principal officer is GARY OLSON PRESIDENT BRAIN SCIENCE. It holds total assets of $1.3M. Annual income is reported at $343K. Total assets have grown from $932K in 2011 to $1.2M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 14 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Minnesota. According to available records, Minnesota American Legion Auxiliary And The Sons Of The American has made 4 grants totaling $305K, with a median grant of $75K. The foundation has distributed between $90K and $118K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $118K distributed across 2 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $59K to $96K, with an average award of $76K. Grant recipients are concentrated in Minnesota. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$7K
Largest Grant
$29K
Based on 5 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Minnesota American Legion Auxiliary And The Sons Of The American is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 4 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MN.
Minnesota American Legion Auxiliary And The Sons Of The American has distributed a total of $305K across 4 grants. The median grant size is $75K, with an average of $76K. Individual grants have ranged from $59K to $96K.
Minnesota American Legion Auxiliary And The Sons Of The American typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Minnesota American Legion Auxiliary And The Sons Of The American is headquartered in ST PAUL, MN.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Havlick | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joseph Niesen | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Ludwig | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Raymond Eiden | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kat Benjamin | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Weiss |
Total Giving
$111K
Total Assets
$1.2M
Fair Market Value
$1.2M
Net Worth
$1.2M
Grants Paid
$92K
Contributions
$7K
Net Investment Income
$34K
Distribution Amount
$56K
Total: $1.1M
Total Grants
4
Total Giving
$305K
Average Grant
$76K
Median Grant
$75K
Unique Recipients
1
Most Common Grant
$59K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Minnesota Brain Sciences CenterBRAIN SCIENCE RESEARCH | Minneapolis, MN | $90K | 2023 |
| DIRECTOR |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Tim Sanken | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Weaver | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bob Locker | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Kuperus | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Schaffer | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Anna Eells | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Barbara Hopewell | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rosemary Niesen | SECRETARY/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | $0 |
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