Pachel Foundation
Accepts applications
Pachel Foundation is a private foundation in Duluth, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $80,649 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $2,105 and the largest $15,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$80,649
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$2,105
- Largest grant$15,500
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2025 was down from $104,803 the year before.
52% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $60,197 | 18 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $104,803 | 20 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $80,649 | 25 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Pachel Foundation- Aili Ratike PO Box 16450, Duluth, MN 55802-0450 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (218) 625-1255 |
| What to submit | Minnesota common grant form |
| Deadlines | March 31st or september 30th |
| Restrictions | Charitable & arts organizations in Minnesota and northern Wisconsin |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Pachel Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 22 | $71,649 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $7,500 |
| Idaho | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Duluth Playhouse | General use | $15,500 |
| Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra | General use | $8,000 |
| Minneapolis Hoc Inc | General use | $5,000 |
| University of Wi Superior Alumni & | General use | $5,000 |
| Denfeld High School Speech Team | General use | $3,500 |
| Starbase Minnesota Inc | General use | $3,500 |
| Borealis Chamber Artists | General use | $3,400 |
| Loaves and Fishes | General use | $3,144 |
| Matinee Musicale Inc | General use | $3,000 |
| Duluth East Touchdown | General use | $3,000 |
| Lester River Rendezvous | General use | $2,500 |
| Chequamegon Humane Association | General use | $2,500 |
| Chester Bowl | General use | $2,105 |
| Salvation Army of Duluth | General use | $2,000 |
| Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning | General use | $2,000 |
| Mentor North | General use | $2,000 |
| The Depot Foundation | General use | $2,000 |
| Rotary Club Foundation | General use | $2,000 |
| Animal Allies Humane Society | General use | $2,000 |
| Duluth Folk School | General use | $2,000 |
| Fractured Atlasdunbar Hofman Prod | Dunbar hofman production | $2,000 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace | General use | $1,500 |
| 3D Robotics | General use | $1,000 |
| Duluth Robotics Inc | General | $1,000 |
| Talons Robotics Team 5232 | General use | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kay Biga
- Jan Biga
- Patrick Spott
Questions people ask
Does Pachel Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 31st or september 30th.
How much does Pachel Foundation give?
$80,649 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $2,105.
Who runs Pachel Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kay Biga (President), Jan Biga (Secretary) and Patrick Spott (Treasurer).
What does Pachel Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and animals.