Albert Victor Ravenholt Fund
Accepts applications
Albert Victor Ravenholt Fund is a private foundation in Hanlontown, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $511,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $200,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$511,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$10.7 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2025 was up from $499,500 the year before.
64% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $396,700 | 12 | $9.5 million |
| 2024 | $499,500 | 12 | $10.0 million |
| 2025 | $511,000 | 15 | $10.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Ann Bokelman 3652 Gull Ave, Hanlontown, IA 50444 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (641) 210-2547 |
| Restrictions | Grantee must be recognized by the IRS as a section 501(c)(3) organization and further be classified as a public charity. |
What Albert Victor Ravenholt Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 4 | $350,000 |
| Washington | 3 | $90,000 |
| Wisconsin | 5 | $46,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota Foundation | To establish the albert ravenholt scholarship at the school of nursing; the goal is to support up to four renewable scholarships, with priority going to first generation college students, students from rural areas, and/or students from single parent homes | $200,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Albert ravenholt scholarship to promote critical medical care in rural areas of minnesota and wisconsin by funding scholarships at the university of minnesota medical school, duluth campus | $50,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | To establish the albert victor ravenholt scholar fellowship in center for infectious disease research and policy | $50,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | One-time grant to support american indian/alaska native nurses pursuing doctoral degrees through the doctoral education pathway | $50,000 |
| Washington State University Foundation | To establish the ravenholt urban forest health lab's outreach | $50,000 |
| Washington State University Foundation | Support for the reimagine indians into medicine (rise) summer academy at the wsu elson s. Floyd college of medicine | $35,000 |
| West Denmark Lutheran Church | One-time grant to support the west denmark woodland school | $15,000 |
| Kinship of Polk County | Support delivery of services to targeted youth in polk county, wisconsin | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General support | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International | General support | $10,000 |
| Interfaith Caregivers of Polk | General support | $10,000 |
| Northwoods Homeless Shelters | General support | $10,000 |
| Assisting Lives in Las Vegas (Allv) | General support | $5,000 |
| Washington Apple Education Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Luck Alumni Scholarship Foundation Inc | Annual scholarships | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ann Bokelman
- Eric Nussle
- Jane Ellingson
Questions people ask
Does Albert Victor Ravenholt Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Albert Victor Ravenholt Fund give?
$511,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Albert Victor Ravenholt Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Ann Bokelman (President/Director), Eric Nussle (Sec/Treas/Dir) and Jane Ellingson (Vice President/Dir).
What does Albert Victor Ravenholt Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and community development.