Howard Rasmussen Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Howard Rasmussen Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Madelia, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $113,350 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$113,350
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$3.7 million
How to apply
Howard Rasmussen 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 Howard Rasmussen Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 12 | $113,350 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Madelia Health | Upgrade medical equipment | $30,000 |
| Madelia Health Foundation | Support coummunity health care | $30,000 |
| Lake Crystal Area Recreation Center | Rec center expansion | $25,000 |
| Madelia Community Food Shelf | Feed residents with food insecurity | $6,000 |
| Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial Music Department | Band equipment | $6,000 |
| Madelia Baseballsoftball Assoc | Improvements at ballpark | $5,000 |
| Lake Crystal Baeball Association | Field upgrades | $5,000 |
| Twin Valley Council Boy Scouts of America | Activities, uniforms & supplies | $2,500 |
| Watonwan County 4-H Federation | Learning & community service program | $2,000 |
| Little Lakers Child Care Center | Childcare equipment | $1,000 |
| Lions Club of Madelia | Activities for coummunity youth | $750 |
| Madelia Senior Transportation Group | Driver reimbursement | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard C Kelsey
- Steven J Sorenson
- Allen O Klinkner
Questions people ask
Does Howard Rasmussen Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Howard Rasmussen Charitable Trust give?
$113,350 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Howard Rasmussen Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard C Kelsey (Trustee), Steven J Sorenson (Trustee) and Allen O Klinkner (Trustee).
What does Howard Rasmussen Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and youth programs.