Herman and Therese Ratelle Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Herman and Therese Ratelle Foundation is a private foundation in Edina, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $17,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $3,000. 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$17,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$334,957
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $18,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 | $17,000 | 8 | $302,644 |
| 2024 | $18,000 | 9 | $307,061 |
| 2025 | $17,000 | 8 | $334,957 |
How to apply
Herman and Therese Ratelle Foundation 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 Herman and Therese Ratelle Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 6 | $13,000 |
| South Dakota | 2 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Program | General charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| St Mary's Mission School | General charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| College of St Benedict | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Peacemaker of Minnesota | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Red Cloud Indian School | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| St John's University | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| St Joseph's Indian School | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Mobile Loaves Twin Cities | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas Ratelle
- John M Ratelle
- Paul Ratelle
- Mary Brigid Spence
Questions people ask
Does Herman and Therese Ratelle Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Herman and Therese Ratelle Foundation give?
$17,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Herman and Therese Ratelle Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas Ratelle (Director), John M Ratelle (Director), Paul Ratelle (Director) and Mary Brigid Spence (Director).
What does Herman and Therese Ratelle Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.