Elizabeth Callender King Foundation
Accepts applications
Elizabeth Callender King Foundation is a private foundation in Winona, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $123,940 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $5,070 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$123,940
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$5,070
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was up from $109,282 the year before.
39% 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 | $101,432 | 17 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $109,282 | 18 | $2.5 million |
| 2025 | $123,940 | 18 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Winona National Bank Trust Departme PO Box 499, Winona, MN 55987 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (507) 454-4320 |
| What to submit | Letter |
| Restrictions | Those qualifying under irc section 501(c)(3) |
What Elizabeth Callender King Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 18 | $123,940 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Winona Area Public Schools Foundation | Donation | $20,000 |
| Winona County Historical Society | Donation | $17,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Donation | $10,000 |
| Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center | Donation | $10,000 |
| Winona Volunteer Services | Donation | $10,000 |
| Sandbar Story Telling Festival | Donation | $8,500 |
| MN Marine Art Museum | Donation | $5,265 |
| Ready Set School | Donation | $5,200 |
| Project Fine | Donation | $5,140 |
| Friends of Winona Public Library | Donation | $5,000 |
| Winona Area Public Schools Community Education | Donation | $5,000 |
| Winona Area Public Schools | Donation | $4,750 |
| Great River Shakespeare Festival | Donation | $4,500 |
| Impact Center | Donation | $3,750 |
| International Owl Center | Donation | $3,525 |
| Frozen River Film Festival | Donation | $2,750 |
| Home & Community Options | Donation | $2,000 |
| Winona Arts Center | Donation | $1,060 |
Officers and trustees
- Kent A Gernander
- Sandra Burke
- Bruce Fuller
- Heather Casper
- Luke Merchlewitz
- Pat Mutter
Questions people ask
Does Elizabeth Callender King Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Elizabeth Callender King Foundation give?
$123,940 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $5,070.
Who runs Elizabeth Callender King Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kent A Gernander (President), Sandra Burke (Secretary), Bruce Fuller (Director) and Heather Casper (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Elizabeth Callender King Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.