MINNESOTA STATE ELKS ASSOCIATION CHARITABLE TRUST
https://www.mnelks.org
$14K
Total Assets (2025)
$167K
Avg Yearly Giving (2019–2025)
$1.2M
Giving on File
(7 yrs)
(7 yrs)
59
Grants on File
$15K
Avg Grant Size
About
The Charitable Trust has too little gross receipts to need to file with the Minnesota Attorney General.
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
Youth or Veterans
Phone
5073295963
Deadlines
January
How to Apply
Standard admission form and recommendations from instructors
Restrictions
Most scholarships are $2000 for college and $500 for trade school
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $104K | $12K | $101K | 1 |
| 2020 | $113K | $10K | $112K | 1 |
| 2021 | $98K | $21K | $110K | 1 |
| 2023 | $263K | $17K | $147K | 18 |
| 2024 | $268K | $24K | $147K | 16 |
| 2025 | $322K | $14K | $157K | 22 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 59 grants on record
Minimum
$223
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$7K
Average
$20K
75th Pctl
$16K
Maximum
$113K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| FRED TREMPER | TRUSTEE-METRO | — |
| BRYAN LINDSAY | TRUSTEE-NORTH | — |
| JAMES J DEHEN Jr | TRUSTEE-CENTRAL | — |
| ANDREW CONN | TRUSTEE-SOUTH | — |
| DANIEL FAUSKEE | TREASURER | — |
| SUSAN FOSTER | PRESIDENT | — |
| JAMES MICHAEL | SECRETARY | — |
| LARRY ULLAND | TRUSTEE-SOUTH | — |
| CRAIG DeFORGE | PRESIDENT | — |
| TERRY MEHRING | TRUSTEE-SOUTH | — |
| WILLIAM SCHINDELE | TREASURER | — |
| LYLE NYGREN | PRESIDENT | — |
| PATRICK WRIGHT | PRESIDENT | — |
| DENNIS SCHROEDER | SECRETARY | — |
| CRAIG DE FORGE | PRESIDENT-METRO | — |
| LYLE W NYGREN | PRESIDENT-NORTH | — |
| JOHN JENNINGS | PRESIDENT-CENTRAL | — |
| CHRIS HEINRICHS | PRESIDENT-SOUTH | — |
Grants Awarded (59 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elks Sponsored Activities Scholar | Willmar, MN | $112,817 | Youth Development Veterans Services Scholarships | 2020 |
| Elks Sponsored Activities Scholar | Willmar, MN | $103,643 | Youth Development Veterans Services Scholarships | 2019 |
| Elks Sponsored Activities Scholar | Willmar, MN | $97,990 | Youth Development Veterans Services | 2021 |
| MN Elks Youth Camp Merrifield MN | Worthington, MN | $74,538 | Promote Growth in Young Peoples Love of Outdoors | 2025 |
| MN Elks Youth Camp Merrifield MN | Worthington, MN | $74,538 | Promote Growth in Young Peoples Love of Outdoors | 2025 |
| MN Elks Youth Camp Merrifield MN | Worthington, MN | $72,550 | Promote Growth in Young Peoples Love of Outdoors | 2024 |
| MN Elks Youth Camp Merrifield MN | Worthington, MN | $72,550 | Promote Growth in Young Peoples Love of Outdoors | 2024 |
| MN Elks Youth Camp Merrifield MN | Worthington, MN | $67,520 | Promote Growth in Young Peoples Love of Outdoors | 2023 |
| MN Elks Youth Camp Merrifield MN | Worthington, MN | $67,520 | Promote Growth in Young Peoples Love of Outdoors | 2023 |
| Scholarships | Worthington, MN | $20,000 | Higher Education for Young Scholars | 2025 |
| Scholarships | Worthington, MN | $20,000 | Higher Education for Young Scholars | 2025 |
| National Veterans Service | Worthington, MN | $17,099 | Serve Returning Veterans When They Come Home | 2023 |
| National Veterans Service | Worthington, MN | $17,099 | Serve Returning Veterans When They Come Home | 2023 |
| Scholarships | Worthington, MN | $16,000 | Higher Education for Young Scholars | 2023 |
| Scholarships | Worthington, MN | $16,000 | Higher Education for Young Scholars | 2024 |
| Scholarships | Worthington, MN | $16,000 | Higher Education for Young Scholars | 2023 |
| Scholarships | Worthington, MN | $16,000 | Higher Education for Young Scholars | 2024 |
| Drug Awareness Program | Worthington, MN | $15,249 | Inform Young People of the Dangers of Drugs | 2025 |
| Drug Awareness Program | Worthington, MN | $15,249 | Inform Young People of the Dangers of Drugs | 2025 |
| Hoop Shoot | Worthington, MN | $14,231 | Promote Youth Activities | 2025 |
| Hoop Shoot | Worthington, MN | $14,231 | Promote Youth Activities | 2025 |
| Hoop Shoot | Worthington, MN | $13,910 | Promote Youth Activities | 2024 |
| Hoop Shoot | Worthington, MN | $13,910 | Promote Youth Activities | 2024 |
| Hoop Shoot | Worthington, MN | $12,743 | Promote Youth Activities | 2023 |
| Hoop Shoot | Worthington, MN | $12,743 | Promote Youth Activities | 2023 |