Frank J Zaher Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Frank J Zaher Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Lakefield, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $60,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $7,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$60,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$7,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $54,000 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $54,000 | 7 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $60,000 | 6 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Frank J Zaher 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 Frank J Zaher Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 6 | $60,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson County Central School | Upgrade youth baseball field | $20,000 |
| Jackson County Historical Society | Veterans memorial | $20,000 |
| Lakefield Food Shelf | Food for the poor & needy | $10,000 |
| Jackson County Public Library | Youth reading program | $4,000 |
| Prairie Ecology Bus Center | Educate children about environmental | $4,000 |
| Southwest Initiative Foundation | Various charitable organizations | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Patrick Costello
- Dale Temlitz
Questions people ask
Does Frank J Zaher Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Frank J Zaher Charitable Trust give?
$60,000 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $7,000.
Who runs Frank J Zaher Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Patrick Costello (Trustee) and Dale Temlitz (Trustee).
What does Frank J Zaher Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.