Milton and Dorothy Fricke Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Milton and Dorothy Fricke Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Lakefield, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $34,806 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $3,631 and the largest $18,463. 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$34,806
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$3,631
- Largest grant$18,463
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $213,398 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $79,402 | 3 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $213,398 | 4 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $34,806 | 6 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Milton and Dorothy Fricke 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 Milton and Dorothy Fricke Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 6 | $34,806 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Paul Lutheran Church | Replace grasshopper lawn mower | $18,463 |
| Immanuel Lutheran Church | Improvement for school safety | $6,526 |
| Immanuel Lutheran School | Replace main entrance door on school | $5,012 |
| St Paul Lutheran Church | Repair church organ 2nd half | $2,250 |
| St Paul Lutheran Church | Repair church organ 1st half | $1,750 |
| St Paul Lutheran Church | Replace stove in parsonage | $805 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul Rentschler
- Mark Rhode
Questions people ask
Does Milton and Dorothy Fricke Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Milton and Dorothy Fricke Charitable Trust give?
$34,806 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $3,631.
Who runs Milton and Dorothy Fricke Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Paul Rentschler (Trustee) and Mark Rhode (Trustee).
What does Milton and Dorothy Fricke Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.