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Robert Sonsteng Foundation is a private corporation based in BENSON, MN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2020. It holds total assets of $7.4M. Annual income is reported at $702K. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2021 to 2024. According to available records, Robert Sonsteng Foundation has made 23 grants totaling $306K, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has decreased from $177K in 2021 to $130K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $50K, with an average award of $13K. The foundation has supported 14 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Minnesota. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No specific application information is available for this foundation. Check the 990-PF filings below for application guidelines, or visit the foundation's website if listed above.
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Robert Sonsteng Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 23 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MN.
Robert Sonsteng Foundation has distributed a total of $306K across 23 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $13K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $50K.
Robert Sonsteng Foundation is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (811933218) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Robert Sonsteng Foundation is headquartered in BENSON, MN.
Officer and trustee information is not yet available for this foundation. This data is typically reported in Part VIII of the 990-PF filing.
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$7.4M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$7.2M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Total Grants
23
Total Giving
$306K
Average Grant
$13K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
14
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swift County Benson HospitalSUPPORT HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS | Benson, MN | $50K | 2023 |
| Mini Sota Ag MuseumSTART UP EXPENSES | Benson, MN | $30K | 2023 |
| Swift County Fair AssocSUPPORT OF SWIFT CTY FAIR OPERATIONS | Kerkhoven, MN | $10K | 2023 |
| Benson Public SchoolsMUSIC BOOSTERS | Benson, MN | $10K | 2023 |
| Benson Area Cares 4 KidsSCHOOL CHILDREN NUTRITION PROGRAM | Benson, MN | $10K | 2023 |
| Bethesda Lutheran ChurchOPERATING | Murcock, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| City Of BensonPOLICE DEPT | Benson, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| Our Redeemer'S Lutheran ChurchPROPERTY MAINTENANCE | Benson, MN | $4K | 2023 |
| Swift County MnSHERIFF'S DEPT | Benson, MN | $4K | 2023 |
| East Zion Lutheran ChurchPROPERTY MAINTENANCE | Benson, MN | $10K | 2021 |
| Shepard Of The Hills Lutheran ChurcPROPERTY MAINTENANCE | Benson, MN | $5K | 2021 |
| Prairie Five CacFOOD SHELF SUPPORT | Benson, MN | $5K | 2021 |
| Ffa AlumniboostersSUPPORT FFA PROGRAMS | Benson, MN | $5K | 2021 |
| Lake Hazel ChurchCEMETARY MAINTENANCE | Benson, MN | $3K | 2021 |