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Surefire Trust is a private trust based in FORT MYERS, FL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2020. The principal officer is Keith Stotts. It holds total assets of $6.1M. Annual income is reported at $2M. Total assets have grown from $2.6M in 2019 to $5.6M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of education. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Minnesota. According to available records, Surefire Trust has made 88 grants totaling $1.4M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has decreased from $427K in 2021 to $298K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $702K distributed across 42 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $123K, with an average award of $16K. The foundation has supported 29 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Minnesota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, which account for 81% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Surefire Trust reported 88 individual grants totaling $1.4 million between 2021 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $10,000. Half of those grants fell between $5,000 and $16,400. Its largest single grant in the record was $122,500. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $333,037 in total giving.
Grantmaking is concentrated in MN, which received 63 of the 88 grants on record (72 percent). In total the foundation's grantees span 9 states. Of its 29 distinct grantees, 72 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were St Francis Xavier School ($110,000), Salem Lutheran Church ($92,000) and Holy Name Of Jesus Church ($80,000).
Computed from 88 individual grant records (2021–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 9 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$15K
Largest Grant
$121K
Based on 22 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.
Surefire Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of education. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 88 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MN, SD, WI.
Surefire Trust has distributed a total of $1.4M across 88 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $16K. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $123K.
Scholarships are available for post-secondary education or primary and secondary education. Applicants must meet certain qualifications such as demonstrate academic ability, financial need, and attend a reputable educational institution.
Surefire Trust is headquartered in FORT MYERS, FL. While based in FL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Stotts | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lynn Stotts | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$333K
Total Assets
$5.6M
Fair Market Value
$7.1M
Net Worth
$5.6M
Grants Paid
$298K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$117K
Distribution Amount
$328K
Total: $5.4M
Total Grants
88
Total Giving
$1.4M
Average Grant
$16K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
29
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turning PointGENERAL FUND | Minneapolis, MN | $26K | 2023 |
| Compassion Child CareGENERAL FUND | Sioux Falls, SD | $123K | 2023 |
| St Francis Xavier SchoolGENERAL FUND | Buffalo, MN | $25K | 2023 |
| Holy Name Of Jesus ChurchGENERAL FUND | Wayzata, MN | $20K | 2023 |
| Gospel Baptist ChurchGENERAL FUND | Minneapolis, MN | $15K | 2023 |
| Pequot Lakes Babtist ChurchGENERAL FUND | Minneapolis, MN | $13K | 2023 |
| Viterbo UniversityGENERAL FUND | La Crosse, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| St ChristopherGENERAL FUND | Nisswa, MN | $10K | 2023 |
| Alzheimer'S AssociationGENERAL FUND | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| 2nd Chance Youth RanchGENERAL FUND | Ramsey, MN | $10K | 2023 |
| Animal Humane SocietyGENERAL FUND | Golden Valley, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| Salem Lutheran ChurchGENERAL FUND | Loretto, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| St Jude Children'S Research HospitalGENERAL FUND | Memphis, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| Tunnel To Towers FoundationGENERAL FUND | Staten Island, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Wounded Warrior ProjectGENERAL FUND | Topeka, KS | $5K | 2023 |
| For The Love Of 4 PawsGENERAL FUND | Medina, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| Mayo ClinicGENERAL FUND | Rochester, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| PrebornGENERAL FUND | Minneapolis, MN | $1K | 2023 |
| Samaritans PurseGENERAL FUND | Minneapolis, MN | $9K | 2022 |