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Novation Credit Union Foundation

Preselected recipients only Oakdale, Minnesota · EIN 922763426

Novation Credit Union Foundation is a private foundation in Oakdale, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $25,236 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $7,222 the year before.

88% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$3181$19,891
2024$7,2227$12,155
2025$25,2368$35,738

How to apply

Novation Credit Union 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.

Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica

What Novation Credit Union Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Minnesota.

StateGrantsAmount
Minnesota8$25,236

Grants paid in 2025

All 8 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Best Prep
Brooklyn Park, MN
Educaiton learning progrmas for stu$20,000
Bridging
Bloomington, MN
Dressers for low income familes$2,825
Hutchinson Hospital Foundation
Hutchinson, MN
Stroll for hope$500
Open Cupboard
Oakdale, MN
Food shelf$500
Every Meal
Roseville, MN
Meal packs for low income familites$500
Mncun-Cu for Kids
St Paul, MN
Benefits children in hospitals$400
Holiday Helping Hands
Oakdale, MN
Christmas gift to low income familys$261
Hutchinson Dollars for Scholars
Hutchinson, MN
Activity sponsorship program$250

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Novation Credit Union Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Novation Credit Union Foundation give?

$25,236 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $500.

Who runs Novation Credit Union Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Michael Kronebusch (President), Kristi Mukomela (Vice Preside) and Terry Kahle (Secretary/Tr).

What does Novation Credit Union Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and food and hunger.

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