Genfinity Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Genfinity Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Cook, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $69,500 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$69,500
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was down from $145,000 the year before.
43% 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 | $68,093 | 3 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $145,000 | 17 | $2.5 million |
| 2025 | $69,500 | 9 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mary Hanson 2746 Vermilion Drive, Cook, MN 55723 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (218) 780-7910, mary@pehrsonlodge.com |
| What to submit | Contributions to other approved charitable organizations and provide educational assistance to students in need |
What Genfinity Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 5 | $29,500 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crohns Colitis Foundation | Medical research for disease cure | $25,000 |
| Colorado Mountain Club | Conservation and stewardship of rocky mt natl park | $12,000 |
| Individual | Educational assistance | $12,000 |
| Marshall School | Public education | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Parks | Public recreation opportunities | $5,000 |
| MN Dental Foundation | Promotion of public dental health | $5,000 |
| North Woods School | Public education | $2,500 |
| Big City Mountainers | Recreation opportunities for poor youth | $2,500 |
| Individual | Assist low income students in obtaining college ed | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Hanson
- Signe Hanson
- William Hanson
- Cara Hanson
Questions people ask
Does Genfinity Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Genfinity Foundation Inc give?
$69,500 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Genfinity Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary Hanson (Director), Signe Hanson (Board Member), William Hanson (Director) and Cara Hanson (Director).
What does Genfinity Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and environment and conservation.