Arsher Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Arsher Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Hibbing, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $838,500 in 45 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$838,500
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$19.2 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2025 was down from $855,000 the year before.
16% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $747,500 | 42 | $16.7 million |
| 2024 | $855,000 | 47 | $17.4 million |
| 2025 | $838,500 | 45 | $19.2 million |
How to apply
Arsher Charitable Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Arsher Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 31 | $618,000 |
| New York | 2 | $110,000 |
| Michigan | 4 | $20,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $20,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $20,000 |
| California | 2 | $17,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $13,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $10,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Lutheran Church | General support | $100,000 |
| North Homes Children & Family Services | General support | $100,000 |
| Salvation Army - Hibbing | General support | $100,000 |
| Second Harvest Northland | General support | $82,500 |
| Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota | General support | $50,000 |
| Star of the North Maternity Home | General support | $50,000 |
| St Francis Health Services of Morris Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Light the Way Lutheran Church | General support | $20,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| Twelfth Step House | General support | $20,000 |
| Voyageurs Lutheran Ministry | General support | $20,000 |
| Fairview Range Homecare & Hospice | General support | $15,000 |
| Miller Dwan Foundation - Amber Wing | General support | $15,000 |
| Northwoods Children's Home | General support | $15,000 |
| Solvay Hospice House | General support | $15,000 |
| Advocates for Famliy Peace | General support | $13,000 |
| Immanuel Lutheran Church | General support | $13,000 |
| Lighthouse Center for Vital Living | General support | $13,000 |
| Chum | General support | $10,000 |
| Damiano Center | General support | $10,000 |
| Project Care | General support | $10,000 |
| Sexual Assault Program | General support | $10,000 |
| Trustees of Dartmouth College | General support | $10,000 |
| Central Mesabi Medical Foundation | General support | $7,500 |
| Waconia United Food Shelf | General support | $7,500 |
| Children's Minnesota Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Chisholm Food Shelf | General support | $5,000 |
| Craig Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church | General support | $5,000 |
| Grace Lutheran Church | General support | $5,000 |
| Hibbing Community College Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Hillside School and Learning Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge | General support | $5,000 |
| North St Louis County Habitat for Humanity | General support | $5,000 |
| Quality Living Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army - Alpena | General support | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army - Duluth | General support | $5,000 |
| Sunrise Mission | General support | $5,000 |
| The Mhe Research Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John N Nys
- Rana R Porter
- Kent D Rhude
- Cary J Rhude
- Sally A Pernat
- Joan Rhude
Questions people ask
Does Arsher Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Arsher Charitable Trust give?
$838,500 in tax year 2025, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Arsher Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists John N Nys (Trustee), Rana R Porter (Trustee), Kent D Rhude (Trustee) and Cary J Rhude (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Arsher Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, faith communities and youth programs.