Hartz Foundation
Accepts applications
Hartz Foundation is a private foundation in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $177,400 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $26,800. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$177,400
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$26,800
- Assets$4.0 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2024 was up from $164,775 the year before.
52% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $132,600 | 19 | $3.7 million |
| 2023 | $164,775 | 22 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $177,400 | 21 | $4.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Richard Sjoberg PO Box 642, Thief River Falls, MN 56701 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (218) 681-3044, rsjoberg@mncable.net |
| What to submit | Purpose on use of funds applied for/ copy of exemption/ project budget |
| Restrictions | Primary consideration given to Minnesota and North Dakota |
What Hartz Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 18 | $170,650 |
| North Dakota | 2 | $4,050 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $2,700 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northland Community & Technical College Foundation | Scholarships | $26,800 |
| City of Warren | For construction of new childcare facility in warren | $25,000 |
| Warroad Community Childcare Center | Furnishing and signage for new childcare facility | $25,000 |
| Falls Dac | Purchase of passenger van for client transport | $24,000 |
| Karlstad Country Club | To renovate irrigation system at golf course | $15,000 |
| Oklee Fire Department | Replacement of concrete at firehall | $10,000 |
| Advance Thief River | To provide grants to dayare providers for facility improvements | $7,500 |
| Falls Delivered Meals | Supplies | $5,000 |
| Goodridge Isd | To update radio systems in school busses | $5,000 |
| Kittson County Historical Society Museum | Repair of parking lot and sidewalks | $5,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services of MN | Purchase of new freezer for senior meal program | $5,000 |
| Marshall County Historical Society | For addition to settler's square museum | $5,000 |
| Red Lake Falls Volunteer Ambulance | For purchase of new medical and training equiment | $4,000 |
| Moorhead State University Foundation | Scholarships | $3,950 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Supplies for nw minnesota and ne north dakota troops | $2,700 |
| Girl Scouts Dakota Horizons | Supplies for nw minnesota and ne north dakota troops | $2,700 |
| Roseau County Historical Society | Purchase and installation of new security camera system | $2,500 |
| Prairie Public Television | Supplies | $1,350 |
| Bemidji State University | Scholarships | $900 |
| Pennington County 4-H | Supplies | $500 |
| Thief River Falls Concert Association | Supplies | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Sjoberg
- David Beito
- Karmon Trontvet
- Paul Ihle
- Cyndi Onkka
- Mark Larson
Questions people ask
Does Hartz Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Hartz Foundation give?
$177,400 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Hartz Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard Sjoberg (President), David Beito (Treasurer), Karmon Trontvet (Executive Director and Board Member) and Paul Ihle (Board Member) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Hartz Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and community development.