Minnesota State Elks Association Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Minnesota State Elks Association Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Worthington, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $161,147 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $6,661 and the largest $74,538. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$161,147
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$6,661
- Largest grant$74,538
- Assets$13,884
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was up from $134,037 the year before.
38% of its 2024 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 | $134,037 | 8 | $24,288 |
| 2024 | $161,147 | 11 | $13,884 |
How to apply
| Contact | Youth or Veterans 277 Lakehill Drive, Worthington, MN 56187 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (507) 329-5963, statetreasurer@mnelks.org |
| What to submit | Standard admission form and recommendations from instructors |
| Deadlines | January |
| Restrictions | Most scholarships are $2000 for college and $500 for trade school |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Minnesota State Elks Association Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 11 | $161,148 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MN Elks Youth Camp Merrifield MN | Promote Growth in Young Peoples Love of Outdoors | $74,538 |
| Individual | Higher Education for Young Scholars | $20,000 |
| Drug Awareness Program | Inform Young People of the Dangers of Drugs | $15,249 |
| Hoop Shoot | Promote Youth Activities | $14,231 |
| National Veterans Service | Serve Returning Veterans When They Come Home | $11,010 |
| Individual | Help Needy Elks Members | $6,661 |
| Individual | Essays by Young People To Promote Patriotism | $6,445 |
| Youth Activities Camp Transport | Transport Youth to from Summer Camp | $6,000 |
| Vo-Tech Programs | Help Vo-Techs Build Education Programs | $4,000 |
| Batters-Up | Promote Youth Activities | $1,814 |
| Local Lodge Veterans Program | Serve Veterans in need of help | $1,200 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel Fauskee
- Susan Foster
- James Michael
- Fred Tremper
- Bryan Lindsay
- JAMES J DEHEN Jr
- Andrew Conn
Questions people ask
Does Minnesota State Elks Association Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: January.
How much does Minnesota State Elks Association Charitable Trust give?
$161,147 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $6,661.
Who runs Minnesota State Elks Association Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Daniel Fauskee (Treasurer), Susan Foster (President), James Michael (Secretary) and Fred Tremper (Trustee-Metro) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Minnesota State Elks Association Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and veterans.