WESTERN MINNESOTA MASONIC
https://N/ATotal Given 2016–2023
$219K
25 grants · $27K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$2K
typical micro grants · $2K–$2K
grant size
67%
deep partner · 8/12 multi-year
repeat
$200K
Assets · 2021
12
Distinct recipients
About
IN ACCORDANCE WITH MINNESOTA STATUTE 309.515 SUBDIVISION 1.(F) A PRIVATE FOUNDATION, AS DEFINED IN SECTION 509(A) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954, WHICH DID NOT SOLICIT CONTRIBUTIONS FROM MORE THAN 100 PERSONS DURING THE YEAR LAST ENDING IS EXEMPT FROM THE REGISTRATION AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL. THE WESTERN MINNESOTA MASONIC FOUNDATION HAS MET THIS STANDARD AND IS NOT SUBJECT TO ANY OF THE EXCEPTIONS TO THE RULE.
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
RALPH LUNDE
Phone
3202697889
Deadlines
THE SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS APRIL 1ST OF EACH YEAR.
How to Apply
THE SCHOLARSHIP IS CALLED THE BERTHA BONN SCHOLARSHIP. THE APPLICATION IS SUBMITTED TO THE FOUNDATION ON PAPER. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES AN APPLICATION FORM ON WHICH APPLICANTS WOULD FILL IN THEIR ANSWERS OR TO WHICH THEY WOULD ATTACH ADDITIONAL PAGES. THE APPLICATION ASKS FOR THE CANDIDATE'S NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE, BIRTHDATE, MARITAL STATUS, PARENTS' NAMES, AND PARENTS' OCCUPATIONS. APPLICANTS THEN LIST AND EXPOUND ON THEIR ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS IN THEIR SCHOOL, COMMUNITY, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. APPLICANTS ARE REQUESTED TO WRITE AN ESSAY EXPLAINING THEIR PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS; SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS; AND WHY THEY ARE INTERESTED IN THE SCHOLARSHIP. THEY MAY COMMENT ON FINANCIAL NEED IN THIS ESSAY IF THEY WISH TO DO SO. APPLICANTS ARE ASKED TO LIST COLLEGE PREPARATORY OR ADVANCED STUDY CLASSES THEY HAVE TAKEN AND EXPLAIN HOW THAT EXPERIENCE HAS PREPARED THEM FOR THEIR CHOSEN FIELD OF STUDY OR FOR COLLEGE IN GENERAL. THE FOUNDATION INDICATES THAT THEY
Restrictions
RECIPIENTS MUST BE GRADUATES OF MONTEVIDEO HIGH SCHOOL. THEY MUST BE ATTENDING COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $10K | $130K | $6K | 4 |
| 2017 | $10K | $140K | $6K | 4 |
| 2019 | $10K | $134K | $7K | 4 |
| 2020 | $10K | $136K | $8K | 4 |
| 2021 | $10K | $200K | $57K | 4 |
| 2022 | $14K | $158K | $47K | 4 |
| 2023 | $155K | $0 | $135 | 1 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 25 grants on record
Minimum
$2K
25th Pctl
$2K
Median
$2K
Average
$9K
75th Pctl
$2K
Maximum
$155K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| JOHN GIVAN | PRESIDENT | — |
| RALPH LUNDE | SECRETARY | — |
| DAVE GILBERTSON | ATTORNEY | — |
| MARK REKOW | TREASURER | — |
Grants Awarded (25 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINNESOTA MASONIC CHARITIES | BLOOMINGTON, MN | $155,000 | SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS | 2023 |
| JADA ASHLING | MONTEVIDEO, MN | $5,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2022 |
| LIVIA GADES | MONTEVIDEO, MN | $3,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2022 |
| LIVIA GADES | MONTEVIDEO, MN | $3,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2021 |
| AMERY ARENDS | MONTEVIDEO, MN | $3,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2022 |
| JADA ASHLING | MONTEVIDEO, MN | $2,500 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2021 |
| HANNAH CUSHING | MONTEVIDEO, MN | $2,500 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2021 |
| AURORA WYMAR | MONTEVIDEO, MN | $2,500 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2019 |
| GRANT STARK | MONTEVIDEO, MN | $2,500 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2019 |
| ELLIE OPAL | MONTEVIDEO, MN | $2,500 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2019 |
| HANNAH CUSHING | MONTEVIDEO, MN | $2,500 | SCHOLARESHIP | 2019 |
| AURORA WYMAR | MONTEVIDEO, MN | $2,500 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2022 |
| EMILY BARENWALD | WAITE PARK, MN | $2,500 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2016 |
| JADEN WAMSTAD | SIOUX FALLS, SD | $2,500 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2016 |
| RAELYNN HANECA | MONTEVIDEO, MN | $2,500 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2016 |
| GRANT STARK | MONTEVIDEO, MN | $2,500 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2016 |
| EMILY BARENWALD | WAITE PARK, MN | $2,500 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2017 |
| RAELYNN HANECA | MONTEVIDEO, MN | $2,500 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2017 |
| GRANT STARK | MONTEVIDEO, MN | $2,500 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2017 |
| AURORA WYMAR | MONTEVIDEO, MN | $2,500 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2020 |
| ELLIE OPAL | MONTEVIDEO, MN | $2,500 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2017 |
| JADA ASHLING | MONTEVIDEO, MN | $2,500 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2020 |
| ELLIE OPDAHL | MONTEVIDEO, MN | $2,500 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2020 |
| HANNAH CUSHING | MONTEVIDEO, MN | $2,500 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2020 |
| AURORA WYMAR | MONTEVIDEO, MN | $2,500 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2021 |