Albany Mutual Telephone Foundation
Accepts applications
Albany Mutual Telephone Foundation is a private foundation in Albany, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $250,500 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$250,500
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$3.9 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was up from $142,000 the year before.
60% 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 | $145,000 | 8 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $142,000 | 8 | $3.6 million |
| 2025 | $250,500 | 10 | $3.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jared Johnson 131 6th Street, Albany, MN 56307 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (320) 845-2101 |
| What to submit | Request application from the foundation at the address above |
| Restrictions | 501(c)(3) organizations; government agencies; churches; individual grants for travel, study or similar purposes; disaster relief or individual economic relief as described in treasury regulations section 1.170A-4A. |
What Albany Mutual Telephone Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 10 | $250,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Family School | Renovating existing building | $100,000 |
| Albany American Legion | Upgrade leion park - new concrete, benches & statues | $30,000 |
| Albany Area Jaycees | Park bathroom/shower | $25,000 |
| Mother of Mercy Foundation | Main kitchen remodel | $25,000 |
| Sacred Heart School | Update heat detectors and add keycode entrances with cameras | $20,000 |
| Our Savior's Lutheran Church | Parking lot repair | $20,000 |
| St Anthony Church | New boiler and pipes | $10,000 |
| Albany Area Community Center | New sinks, cupboards and countertops | $10,000 |
| Albany Area Gymnastics Association | Equipment upgrades | $8,000 |
| Albany Chamber of Commerce | Albany heritage society display updating | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel Tomsche
- Joseph Hennen
- Gary Winkels
- James Beuning
- Steven Klaphake
- Joseph Peternell
- John Wilwerding
Questions people ask
Does Albany Mutual Telephone Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Albany Mutual Telephone Foundation give?
$250,500 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Albany Mutual Telephone Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Daniel Tomsche (President), Joseph Hennen (Vice President), Gary Winkels (Secretary/Treasurer) and James Beuning (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Albany Mutual Telephone Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and faith communities.